Punaluu Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.00° N 155.59° W

Punaluu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punaluu sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.8° 

Punaluu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punaluu surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with 466 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punaluu this week:

The surf forecast for Punaluu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punaluu in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 9th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
12
1
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
9
0.4
SSE
12
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.9
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
156
380
259
153
133
230
129
49
77
86
100
116
229
319
261
242
367
418
466
422
377
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
15
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
25
E
40
E
35
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:28PM0.72m
7:52AM0.71m
7:01PM0.63m
9:04AM0.73m
7:43PM0.53m
10:30AM0.78m
8:57PM0.44m
11:51AM0.85m
11:02PM0.40m
12:56PM0.92m
00:38AM0.41m
1:49PM1.00m
1:43AM0.46m
Low Tide
12:34PM0.30m
1:07AM0.12m
1:40PM0.37m
1:46AM0.12m
3:20PM0.42m
2:37AM0.13m
5:45PM0.41m
3:47AM0.13m
7:24PM0.33m
5:07AM0.12m
8:15PM0.26m
6:20AM0.08m
8:53PM0.20m
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6:57
6:55
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °C
27
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27
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27
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Information about the Punaluu Surf forecast

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