Sandtracks Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Sandtracks Surf Guide

Sandtracks in Oahu is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the north northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. A reef breaks right. It's often crowded here. Take care of rocks/sharks.

Sandtracks Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	2	fairly consistent	25.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Sandtracks:

The best conditions reported for surf at Sandtracks occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Sandtracks (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: spring

The best time of year for surfing Sandtracks with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 18% of the time in May while 43% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 39% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

18%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

43%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

39%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Sandtracks Location Map

Interactive Sandtracks surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Sandtracks is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 11 km (7 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Sandtracks is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 32 km (20 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

Sandtracks Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 01:17 Local Time

m, °C	Mon	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	11PM	2AM	5AM	8AM
Wave (m)	E	S	E	E
Period (s)	8	13	7	7
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross- on	glass

Tides at Sandtracks

Current tide and informaton

For 'Ewa Beach, 3 km from Sandtracks.

Next High Water: 04:56am | 0.26m

Next Low Water: 01:35am | 0.21m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Sandtracks Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (25.1 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Sandtracks won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 25.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite