Ripps Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.45° N 157.79° W

Ripps Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ripps Reef sea temperature is
27.2°C
0.3° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with 705 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ripps Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ripps Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NNE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
ENE
5
0.5
E
10
1.3
ENE
5
1.6
NE
6
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
51
39
128
58
51
94
188
494
642
614
427
461
404
428
437
464
355
327
355
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:23PM0.47m
5:29AM0.56m
3:14PM0.42m
6:36AM0.54m
8:33AM0.53m
10:41AM0.55m
11:35AM0.59m
12:08PM0.62m
11:00PM0.27m
Low Tide
10:08PM0.00m
11:13AM0.35m
10:30PM0.02m
10:55PM0.05m
11:30PM0.09m
1:03AM0.13m
3:35AM0.13m
7:52PM0.24m
4:50AM0.10m
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:35
6:34
6:32
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:29
 mm
2
2
2
6
Temp °C
26
25
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
Feels °C
27
27
28
29
27
27
26
27
27
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
24
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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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