Surf Forecasts:
Puaena Point surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puaena Point this week:
The surf forecast for Puaena Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Puaena Point in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puaena Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let's get into it. Things are looking pretty flat' round here for a while, so I gotta be straight with you. Puaena Point (Hawaii) is our only spot on the radar, and it's a real mixed bag of disappointment with a tiny glimmer of hope way down the track.
Right now, the water's sitting around 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the surf? It's pretty much a no-go for the next two weeks. We've got a long stretch of days with either no swell or tiny, weak waves blown out by moderate to fresh cross-offshore winds. The energy is pathetic, readings in the double digits for most of the time, like 26 (weak energy) or 84 (weak energy). It's just not worth paddling out for this.
Now, there is a mention of a very clean, glassy morning on Friday, 21st August, but the swell is only 2ft with a 10-second period from the West. Combine that with the fact that this spot is inconsistent at the best of times, and you've got a skunk session. The scores are rock bottom for a reason.
The only real standout, and I'm talking about a glimmer of hope, is on Thursday, 3rd September. The afternoon shows a bit of life. We're looking at 3ft of swell from the Northeast with a 10-second period, which is a bit more groundswell energy. The wind is a light breeze offshore, so conditions should be clean. The combined energy bumps up to 222 (moderate wave energy), which is the best we've seen all forecast. It's not gonna be epic, but it's the only window where you might get a couple of rideable ones. That's over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it's the best we've got.
Alright, for the rest of the time, if you're desperate, you could try it, but it'll be a lot of sitting and waiting. Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SW 18 | W 11 | NE 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NE 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 26 | 249 | 55 | 49 | 82 | 83 | 52 | 98 | 97 | 125 | 69 | 82 | 47 | 53 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:17AM0.44m | 8:42PM0.16m | 11:18AM0.46m | 10:56PM0.16m | 12:07PM0.48m | 11:59PM0.17m | 12:48PM0.50m | 00:42AM0.19m | 1:23PM0.52m | 1:17AM0.21m | 1:53PM0.53m | 1:52AM0.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:40AM0.08m | 6:18PM0.16m | 1:46AM0.09m | 6:29PM0.13m | 3:00AM0.08m | 6:49PM0.12m | 4:03AM0.07m | 7:09PM0.10m | 4:53AM0.05m | 7:29PM0.09m | 5:36AM0.03m | 7:49PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 26 | 26 | 249 | 200 | 278 | 291 | 261 | 322 | 326 | 255 | 212 | 201 | 191 | 186 | 166 | 156 | 127 | 86 | 196 | 165 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 16 | NE 6 | W 11 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | W 11 | NE 7 | NE 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 69 | 175 | 34 | 55 | 49 | 32 | 83 | 28 | 42 | 97 | 125 | 69 | 47 | 47 | 50 | 28 | 23 | 147 | 81 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | W 9 | W 11 | NNE 7 | W 10 | W 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | SSE 13 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | SSW 17 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 100 | 71 | 39 | 39 | 42 | 82 | 32 | 52 | 98 | 50 | 50 | 101 | 22 | 59 | 53 | 31 | 94 | 18 | 25 | 79 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 86 | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 99 | 107 | 82 | 85 | 63 | 54 | 55 | 32 | 41 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 163 | 163 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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