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Ripps Reef surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ripps Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ripps Reef sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ripps Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ripps Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 22nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ripps Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thu 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | |
355 | 329 | 329 | 383 | 353 | 350 | 470 | 310 | 280 | 240 | 310 | 341 | 225 | 295 | 295 | 346 | 464 | 557 | 783 | 634 | 654 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 00:19AM0.45m | 2:32PM0.78m | 00:50AM0.41m | 3:19PM0.83m | 1:21AM0.38m | 4:08PM0.84m | 1:51AM0.35m | 5:00PM0.83m | 2:16AM0.33m | 5:56PM0.79m | 6:54PM0.74m | 7:52PM0.69m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02AM-0.16m | 8:56PM0.29m | 7:37AM-0.20m | 9:58PM0.30m | 8:15AM-0.21m | 11:07PM0.31m | 8:56AM-0.19m | 00:30AM0.32m | 9:40AM-0.14m | 10:28AM-0.07m | 11:22AM0.02m | ||||||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
 | 7:00 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 |
10 | 4 | 14 | 7 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | E 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 |
 kJ | 352 | 227 | 147 | 85 | 58 | 350 | 350 | 41 | 38 | 240 | 20 | 48 | 50 | 55 | 53 | 46 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 22 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 17 | 58 | 41 | 44 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 59 | 42 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 13 | 23 | 44 | 42 | 37 | 8 | 18 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 355 | 329 | 329 | 383 | 353 | — | 470 | 310 | 280 | — | 310 | 341 | 225 | 295 | 295 | 346 | 464 | 557 | 783 | 634 | 654 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 129 | 42 | 44 | 129 |
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Information about the Ripps Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ripps Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ripps Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ripps Reef 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 (Ripps Reef) 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 Ripps Reef 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.
Ripps Reef is 4 km (2 miles) from Kane'ohe. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kane'ohe. Kane'ohe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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