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Publics surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 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
27.0° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Publics this week:

The surf forecast for Publics over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Publics in the next 12 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 20th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 20th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 21st Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)6676613181716151514889888777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11216617613413068176232366335376285322336280302344285264214175
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
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
/ height (m)
2:08AM
0.33
2:13PM
0.67
2:43AM
0.39
2:46PM
0.64
3:16AM
0.44
3:16PM
0.59
3:48AM
0.49
3:44PM
0.54
4:20AM
0.53
4:11PM
0.49
4:53AM
0.56
4:37PM
0.43
5:28AM
0.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:45PM
0.08
7:18AM
0.11
9:06PM
0.08
8:09AM
0.10
9:26PM
0.07
8:54AM
0.11
9:44PM
0.07
9:38AM
0.12
10:03PM
0.07
10:21AM
0.14
10:21PM
0.07
11:07AM
0.16
10:40PM
0.08
11:57AM
0.19
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20
Sunset6:31--6:30--6:30--6:29--6:28--6:27--6:25--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------------1---
Temp. °C262526262526262626262526262526262526262526
Feels °C (?)222224242325242524232425242425242423222223
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for HAW - Oahu

  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-off wind 5 km from Waikiki has swung offshore (light winds from the NE at BUOY-OOUH1). 0.5m 8s swell from the SSE with a 0.3m 12s groundswell from the SSW and a 0.2m 13s groundswell from the WSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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 12 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.

Publics is 6 km (4 miles) from Honolulu. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Honolulu. Honolulu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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