Power Plant surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 04 Mar 2026 HST
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Power Plant surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Power Plant sea temperature is
24.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Power Plant this week:

The surf forecast for Power Plant over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Power Plant in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 4th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 7th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 11th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Power Plant over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NW
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
0.4
NW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
NW
1.1
SE
0.6
NW
0.9
SSE
0.6
WNW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
1
SSE
0.4
WNW
0.5
WNW
1.4
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)11999914131312712811111171816666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11410610613615172113116120123112105791277588121146128260280
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
20
ENE
5
ENE
5
NE
10
S
10
ENE
15
SSE
10
E
20
E
10
SE
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
NE
10
ESE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
35
SSE
35
SSE
40
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffcrossoffcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:52PM
0.51
4:43AM
0.53
5:30PM
0.54
5:05AM
0.46
6:10PM
0.56
5:22AM
0.40
6:55PM
0.55
5:29AM
0.34
7:49PM
0.54
4:39AM
0.30
9:02PM
0.53
10:32PM
0.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:44AM
0.09
10:44PM
0.16
11:02AM
0.09
11:32PM
0.20
11:20AM
0.09
12:25AM
0.24
11:39AM
0.10
1:33AM
0.28
11:58AM
0.11
4:04AM
0.30
12:21PM
0.12
12:52PM
0.14
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--
Sunset-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:39-
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
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cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------------1------16
Temp. °C242523242524242423242523242423232423242423
Feels °C (?)242524262626242423252625242523222223212120
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Information about the Power Plant Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Power Plant provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Power Plant can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Power Plant surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Power Plant) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Power Plant may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Power Plant is 5 km (3 miles) from Makakilo City. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Makakilo City. Makakilo City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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