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Ripps Reef surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 04 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
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ripps Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 5th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 5th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 7th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ripps Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Mon 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 17 | NNW 15 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | E 6 | E 6 | |
247 | 195 | 154 | 119 | 102 | 79 | 186 | 815 | 454 | 649 | 397 | 325 | 195 | 94 | 90 | 72 | 174 | 133 | 222 | 184 | 171 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 1:42AM0.34m | 5:53PM0.65m | 6:50PM0.62m | 7:53PM0.61m | 8:52PM0.59m | 7:42AM0.23m | 9:38PM0.59m | 10:28AM0.29m | 10:15PM0.57m | 11:32AM0.39m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:33AM0.34m | 9:32AM-0.03m | 10:06AM0.01m | 10:46AM0.06m | 11:41AM0.11m | 6:18AM0.23m | 5:25AM0.19m | 3:00PM0.21m | 5:28AM0.13m | 4:31PM0.24m | |||||||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | 6:57 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 |
1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
23 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | E 7 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 15 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 247 | 89 | 154 | 119 | 102 | 79 | 63 | 815 | 454 | 649 | 397 | 325 | 195 | 94 | 90 | 72 | 174 | 133 | 222 | 163 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NW 12 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NW 17 | E 8 | NW 14 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 6 | ESE 8 | N 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 |
| kJ | 13 | 195 | 40 | 49 | 46 | 32 | 186 | 50 | 407 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 21 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NNE 6 | E 8 | NE 7 | E 8 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | S 13 | S 15 | N 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 12 | 46 | 26 | 54 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 33 | 62 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | S 7 | — | — | NNE 2 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | NE 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 159 | — | 22 | — | — | 1 | 37 | 49 | 5 | 25 | 41 | 34 | 40 | 24 | 59 | 71 | 85 | 96 | 126 | 184 | 171 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 37 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 129 |
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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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