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Ranches surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ranches surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ranches sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ranches this week:
The surf forecast for Ranches over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ranches in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 12th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ranches over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 14 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SW 21 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | |
115 | 157 | 120 | 73 | 39 | 271 | 509 | 742 | 642 | 347 | 282 | 126 | 96 | 103 | 73 | 68 | 224 | 59 | 47 | 63 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 1:50PM0.40m | 1:09AM0.31m | 2:29PM0.49m | 1:54AM0.26m | 3:10PM0.58m | 2:39AM0.21m | 3:54PM0.65m | 3:26AM0.16m | 4:39PM0.69m | 4:16AM0.12m | 5:28PM0.71m | 5:10AM0.08m | 6:19PM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM0.10m | 7:28AM-0.09m | 8:52PM0.07m | 7:58AM-0.12m | 9:55PM0.04m | 8:30AM-0.13m | 10:56PM0.02m | 9:05AM-0.15m | 11:58PM0.00m | 9:44AM-0.14m | 1:01AM-0.00m | 10:26AM-0.12m | 2:06AM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 |
25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 115 | 157 | 120 | 73 | 39 | 271 | 509 | 742 | 642 | 347 | 282 | 57 | 50 | 75 | 73 | 35 | 193 | 186 | 233 | 168 | 161 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | NW 11 | SE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 127 | 129 | 69 | 66 | 82 | 28 | 43 | 22 | 47 | 57 | 65 | 126 | 96 | 78 | 69 | 68 | 38 | 59 | 251 | 212 | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 21 | NNW 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 40 | 13 | 42 | 56 | 21 | 81 | 78 | 47 | 132 | 124 | 169 | 41 | 152 | 103 | 87 | 131 | 224 | 33 | 57 | 19 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 91 | 95 | 80 | 73 | 88 | 94 | 75 | 125 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 109 | 59 | 47 | 63 | 54 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Ranches Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ranches provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ranches can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ranches 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 (Ranches) 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 Ranches 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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