Ripps Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.45° N 157.79° W

Ripps Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ripps Reef sea temperature is
27.5°C
0.5° 

Ripps Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ripps Reef surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 2,630 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ripps Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Ripps Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ripps Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) 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 0.7m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 30th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 30th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 27th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ripps Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat night, moderate winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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551
588
745
816
890
1234
2065
2403
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1176
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526
407
324
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287
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High Tide
00:59AM0.46m
1:29PM0.65m
1:37AM0.52m
1:48PM0.63m
2:15AM0.58m
2:07PM0.60m
2:56AM0.62m
2:26PM0.55m
3:41AM0.65m
2:43PM0.50m
4:30AM0.66m
2:54PM0.45m
Low Tide
7:35PM0.15m
6:54AM0.05m
7:49PM0.09m
7:31AM0.06m
8:07PM0.04m
8:09AM0.10m
8:28PM-0.02m
8:50AM0.16m
8:52PM-0.06m
9:35AM0.23m
9:19PM-0.08m
10:28AM0.30m
9:49PM-0.09m
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Temp °C
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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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