Puaena Point surf break

Puaena Point surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 HST
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Puaena Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Puaena Point sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puaena Point this week:

The surf forecast for Puaena Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Puaena Point in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 20th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 21st Jan)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puaena Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
3
2
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
1.3
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.1
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.7
NW
Period(s) (?)161413161414141312121211111715141313161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)897833560126710948776176906161039988475268173139125142828783200
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
WSW
25
N
10
NE
15
NE
20
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
5
E
5
NE
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:18PM
0.18
4:41AM
0.48
5:10PM
0.21
5:11AM
0.44
6:09PM
0.24
5:43AM
0.38
7:18PM
0.29
6:16AM
0.31
8:33PM
0.34
6:54AM
0.24
9:49PM
0.40
7:50AM
0.17
10:57PM
0.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:13AM
0.01
8:32PM
-0.01
10:40AM
0.00
9:19PM
0.03
11:07AM
-0.01
10:16PM
0.09
11:38AM
-0.02
11:34PM
0.14
12:12PM
-0.02
1:31AM
0.17
12:52PM
-0.03
4:07AM
0.16
1:43PM
-0.03
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-6:14--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:17-
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--3----11632371------
Temp. °C242523232322232321202121222021232423242423
Feels °C (?)242523232020242320212221222123252624252523
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Information about the Puaena Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Puaena Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Puaena Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Puaena Point 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 (Puaena Point) 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 Puaena Point 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.

Puaena Point is 14 km (9 miles) from Wahiawa. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wahiawa. Wahiawa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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