Publics surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 09 May 2026 HST
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Publics surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Publics sea temperature is
25.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Publics this week:

The surf forecast for Publics over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Publics in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 14th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Publics over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
1.7
ENE
6
2
E
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
E
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
71
41
58
34
33
62
102
237
377
286
345
226
295
529
485
444
508
447
406
405
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
cross-off
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-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:25AM0.18m
10:29PM0.46m
12:12PM0.25m
11:17PM0.42m
12:52PM0.34m
00:03AM0.39m
1:30PM0.43m
00:49AM0.34m
2:09PM0.52m
1:34AM0.29m
2:50PM0.61m
2:19AM0.24m
3:34PM0.68m
3:06AM0.19m
Low Tide
3:14PM0.13m
5:57AM-0.01m
4:54PM0.14m
6:20AM-0.03m
6:17PM0.12m
6:44AM-0.06m
7:29PM0.10m
7:10AM-0.09m
8:34PM0.07m
7:40AM-0.12m
9:37PM0.04m
8:12AM-0.13m
10:38PM0.02m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
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Temp °C
24
25
24
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
22
21
20
21
20
21
20
20
20
20
19
20
20
20
21
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
10
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
NW
10
0.4
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
NW
15
0.5
NW
15
0.6
NNW
14
0.5
NW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
42
30
54
77
59
50
46
29
97
127
124
24
66
82
54
109
106
127
83
73
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
NNW
9
0.4
N
7
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
S
15
0.4
SW
15
0.2
S
14
0.3
NW
16
0.4
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.3
SSE
11
Energy kJ
46
71
41
58
7
17
15
102
18
41
33
39
57
14
43
26
39
70
124
124
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
10
9
14
3
34
33
62
6
26
47
25
65
8
3
31
53
47
48
25
24
64
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
2
E
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
E
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
72
97
126
85
72
115
118
122
237
377
286
345
226
295
529
485
444
508
447
406
405
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
1
0
1
34
34
34
33
125
33
43
43
40
43
125
40
34
40
32
34
40
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Publics Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Publics provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Publics can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Publics 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 (Publics) 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 Publics 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.

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