Ripps Reef surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 HST
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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
24.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 31st Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NNE
2.5
NE
2.4
NE
2.1
NE
2.1
NE
2.1
NE
1.8
NE
1.7
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
1.3
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.7
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.5
N
Period(s) (?)111111111099988888767776612
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)178915921340936851750513427349313250181204217222151134107937272
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:07PM
0.55
1:57AM
0.59
2:43PM
0.60
2:13AM
0.54
3:19PM
0.63
2:28AM
0.49
3:56PM
0.65
2:40AM
0.45
4:34PM
0.64
2:47AM
0.41
5:17PM
0.62
2:39AM
0.39
6:12PM
0.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:58PM
0.12
8:17AM
0.01
8:37PM
0.16
8:36AM
-0.02
9:16PM
0.21
8:55AM
-0.04
9:57PM
0.26
9:15AM
-0.04
10:41PM
0.31
9:37AM
-0.03
11:38PM
0.36
10:01AM
-0.01
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--
Sunset-6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:46-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222221222222222222222221222222222322232423
Feels °C (?)171715191918181918191918202020202120232423
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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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