Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.45° N 157.79° W

Ripps Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ripps Reef sea temperature is
26.5°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 9 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Ripps Reef in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Wednesday 11 Nov, 5PM (local time) – 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, NNW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, NNW swell with 3,499 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Ripps Reef before Wednesday 25 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 8ft (2.5m), 16s on Wednesday 11 Nov.

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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 11th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
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1.5
NNW
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NNW
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1.3
NNW
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1.3
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12
1
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NNW
20
1.5
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17
1.3
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16
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14
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7
1.6
N
14
1.5
NNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
557
874
781
578
451
309
1597
3499
2184
1261
934
725
644
542
555
1244
783
389
621
1092
670
Wind (km/h)
35
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High Tide
1:09PM0.39m
3:33AM0.74m
1:26PM0.37m
4:09AM0.73m
1:38PM0.35m
4:49AM0.71m
1:30PM0.34m
5:34AM0.67m
6:27AM0.64m
7:25AM0.61m
Low Tide
9:24AM0.30m
7:54PM-0.12m
10:10AM0.31m
8:19PM-0.10m
11:03AM0.33m
8:47PM-0.08m
12:19PM0.34m
9:16PM-0.04m
9:48PM0.00m
10:22PM0.05m
11:03PM0.12m
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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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