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Lat Long: 21.45° N 157.79° W

Ripps Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ripps Reef sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.0° 

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 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, E swell with 537 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 1st Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 1st Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 1st Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
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E
14
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E
13
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8
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E
6
1.1
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N
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ENE
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
194
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142
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71
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64
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196
180
214
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
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ESE
20
E
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E
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ENE
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ENE
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ENE
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NE
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NE
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NE
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NNE
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High Tide
5:30AM0.65m
2:49PM0.41m
6:51AM0.63m
8:39AM0.63m
10:13AM0.66m
11:11AM0.69m
10:27PM0.26m
11:51AM0.69m
11:39PM0.34m
Low Tide
9:49PM-0.09m
11:43AM0.37m
10:24PM-0.07m
11:09PM-0.02m
00:22AM0.03m
2:24AM0.07m
7:05PM0.21m
4:08AM0.07m
6:54PM0.18m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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