Surf Forecasts:
Puaena Point surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 9s period, NE swell with 3,361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with NNE 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Puaena Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puaena Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it's Rusty. Let's break down what we’ve got.
Truth is, the boards are gonna be collecting dust for a while. For the opening week and beyond, there’s nothing good on offer. From Monday afternoon all the way through to late in the following week, the wave comment just keeps saying "poor surf conditions" with scores of zero. It’s a long, flat, frustrating stretch, especially for a spot like Puaena Point (Oahu) that needs the right NW swell. The water temp is running around 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – nothing crazy.
But, if you’ve got some serious guts and patience, there is one day that stands out like a sore thumb. Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 16th in the afternoon. We’re looking at a proper pulse of energy: a big 15 ft swell out of the NE with a 9-second period. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at (3388). That is some serious juice. And the wind? It’s going to be fresh offshore from the SSE. For a reef break, you don’t get much better than that for clean, lined-up waves. Be warned, though – at 15 ft, with that kind of power, this is for experts only. It’ll be big, mean, and no place for a beginner.
The next morning, Monday the 17th, drops right back down. There's a brief window with a light offshore and a little 3 ft NE swell, but it’s nothing to write home about. The rest of the second week is tiny and blown out by cross-off winds.
Simple as that: save your energy for that Sunday afternoon. It's the only real highlight in a long, quiet period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Thu night, gales from the N by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 20 | S 18 | N 12 | NE 6 | W 12 | W 12 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 45 | 25 | 11 | 75 | 97 | 102 | 113 | 144 | 183 | 362 | 1261 | 3361 | 92 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore 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 | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:49AM0.21m | 2:33PM0.63m | 2:37AM0.25m | 3:11PM0.61m | 3:24AM0.29m | 3:46PM0.57m | 4:12AM0.32m | 4:19PM0.51m | 5:01AM0.36m | 4:50PM0.44m | 5:52AM0.38m | 5:18PM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:01PM0.05m | 6:11AM-0.03m | 8:32PM0.04m | 7:02AM-0.02m | 9:01PM0.03m | 7:51AM0.01m | 9:30PM0.03m | 8:41AM0.05m | 9:57PM0.03m | 9:34AM0.11m | 10:24PM0.04m | 10:33AM0.16m | 10:51PM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 15 | 23 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 14 | E 14 | S 13 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 234 | 240 | 222 | 269 | 299 | 509 | 392 | 1029 | 868 | 773 | 636 | 503 | 411 | 315 | 280 | 222 | 302 | 988 | 117 | 92 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | S 20 | SSW 13 | S 18 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | SSW 18 | ESE 10 | E 13 | E 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 45 | 35 | 31 | 20 | 373 | 289 | 741 | 28 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 30 | 33 | 117 | 171 | 219 | 114 | 127 | 115 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 11 | S 21 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | SW 18 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | S 18 | S 17 | WNW 12 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 33 | 40 | 79 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 99 | 195 | 27 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | N 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | S 7 |
| kJ | 42 | — | 106 | 29 | 106 | 33 | 102 | 45 | 52 | 56 | 75 | 97 | 102 | 113 | 144 | 183 | 362 | 1261 | 3361 | 537 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 163 | 17 | 17 | 163 | 17 | 163 | 163 | 145 | 191 | 181 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Puaena Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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).
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