
Surf Forecasts:
Rabbit/Manana Island surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 661 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rabbit/Manana Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rabbit/Manana Island in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. 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 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rabbit/Manana Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again, giving it to you in feet and miles per hour. So, for Rabbit/Manana Island, the outlook is just as bleak. The entire 16-day forecast is a write-off for decent surf – no good options at all. That ENE trade wind is relentless, and it’s gonna ruin any chance of clean waves on this exposed shore.
It all starts on Sunday, July 5th, with a messy 5.6 ft swell from the ENE, but the wind is cranking at 25 mph right out the gate. The combined energy is moderate (366), but it's all wind-chop. That same pattern repeats all week. Through the first week, swell heights sit between 5.6 ft and 7.5 ft, with energy climbing into the 500s (579 on Tuesday the 7th), but it’s totally wasted with the strong cross-onshore wind. The period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s just bumpy and weak.
Into the second week, from July 13th onward, the swell drops back to around 4.9 ft to 5.9 ft, and the energy fades into the low 100s and 200s. The wind eases a tad, down to 19 mph and occasionally 16 mph, but it stays cross-onshore. Water temp is probably about average for the time of year, but you won't want to be in it. This is a blank run that’s pretty normal for this area when those trades lock in. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For us? Not worth the drive. Keep the wax in the wrap. Forecasts can turn, but this one’s looking locked in ugly.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
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314 | 347 | 406 | 396 | 495 | 575 | 480 | 575 | 566 | 498 | 363 | 319 | 356 | 405 | 369 | 379 | 369 | 419 | 629 | 487 | 475 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:41AM0.27m | 6:18PM0.54m | 7:34AM0.29m | 6:34PM0.50m | 10:04AM0.36m | 6:48PM0.45m | 11:36AM0.46m | 6:52PM0.41m | 12:27PM0.56m | 1:10PM0.65m | 1:52PM0.71m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:11AM0.15m | 10:54AM0.11m | 1:44AM0.11m | 11:39AM0.20m | 2:21AM0.07m | 1:09PM0.29m | 3:04AM0.02m | 4:21PM0.34m | 3:52AM-0.03m | 4:44AM-0.07m | 5:35AM-0.11m | ||||||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
7:15 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
39 | 104 | 102 | 86 | 84 | 76 | 71 | 70 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 34 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | NW 11 | ESE 9 | NW 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 10 | N 9 | S 10 | S 18 | S 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 6 | S 15 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | S 12 | S 12 |
123 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 37 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | SSW 14 | NNW 11 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | — | — | S 18 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | W 14 | S 14 |
21 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
314 | 347 | 406 | 396 | 495 | 575 | 480 | 575 | 566 | 498 | 363 | 319 | 356 | 405 | 369 | 379 | 369 | 419 | 629 | 487 | 475 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 55 | 62 | 49 | 111 | 112 | 55 | 111 | 111 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 49 | 55 | 55 | 48 | 48 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 60 |
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Information about the Rabbit/Manana Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rabbit/Manana Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rabbit/Manana Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rabbit/Manana Island 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 (Rabbit/Manana Island) 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 Rabbit/Manana Island 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.
Rabbit/Manana Island is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Kailua. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kailua. Kailua has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











