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Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) break guidePhoto by: johnny

Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) Surf Guide

Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) in Oahu is an exposed reef break that has unreliable waves with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds blow from the north and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southwest. There is no reef break. It very rarely gets crowded here. Watch out for - Urchins - Rocks - Sharks.

Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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25.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor):

The best conditions reported for surf at Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

What's the best time of year to surf Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 34% of the time in May while 31% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 35% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
34%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
31%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
35%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) Location Map

Interactive Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Reef Runway is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 3 km (2 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Reef Runway is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 25 km (16 miles) away.

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Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 01:29 Local Time
TueWednesday 06
11PM2AM5AM8AM
Wave (m)
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period (s) 6 6 18 18
Wind (km/h)
5
5
5
5
Wind State cross-
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What does Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) look like?

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    Tides at Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor)

    Current tide and informaton
    For Pearl Harbor Entrance, Bishop Point, Oahu Island, Hawaii, 2 km from Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor).
    Next High Water: 06:54am | 0.1m
    Tidal range Clock
    Next Low Water: 03:13am | 0.05m
    IS AT (local time)

    Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) Sea Temperature

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (25.1 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor) won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 25.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor)

    Surf stats for Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor)

    Wind stats for Reef Runway (Hickam Harbor), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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