Ripps Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Ripps Reef Surf Guide

Ripps Reef in Oahu is a reef break The best wind direction is from the southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. Good surf at all stages of the tide. An uncrowded break, even when it is working.

Ripps Reef Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	3.2
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
rarely breaks	26.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ripps Reef:

The best conditions reported for surf at Ripps Reef occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.

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

marchBest Season: spring

The best time of year for surfing Ripps Reef with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 6% of the time in March while 44% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 50% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

44%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

50%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Ripps Reef Location Map

Interactive Ripps Reef 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 Ripps Reef is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF) in Usa Oahu Isl., 2 km (1 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ripps Reef is Honolulu International Airport (HNL), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 21 km (13 miles) away.

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Ripps Reef Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 17 October 2021, 09:01 Local Time

m, °C	Sunday 17
ft, °F	5AM	8AM	11AM	2PM
Wave (m)	E	E	E	E
Period (s)	6	7	7	7
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on

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Tides at Ripps Reef

Current tide and informaton

For Mokuoloe, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii, 2.0 km from Ripps Reef.

Next High Water: 12:59pm | 0.63m

Next Low Water: 07:27pm | 0.07m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Ripps Reef Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (26.0 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Ripps Reef 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*: 26.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite