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Sandtracks surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
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Sandtracks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandtracks sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandtracks this week:
The surf forecast for Sandtracks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandtracks in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandtracks over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
73 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 35 | 40 | 169 | 154 | 196 | 223 | 214 | 211 | 153 | 142 | 114 | 173 | 134 | 113 | 96 | 225 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 8:55PM0.69m | 9:45AM0.22m | 10:06PM0.65m | 11:42AM0.29m | 11:09PM0.62m | 12:42PM0.37m | 00:02AM0.59m | 1:24PM0.46m | 00:46AM0.55m | 1:59PM0.54m | 1:24AM0.51m | 2:32PM0.62m | 1:58AM0.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:30AM0.17m | 6:10AM0.15m | 3:40PM0.23m | 6:39AM0.12m | 5:26PM0.25m | 7:03AM0.10m | 6:46PM0.24m | 7:25AM0.09m | 7:50PM0.23m | 7:46AM0.07m | 8:44PM0.22m | 8:06AM0.06m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | |
6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:55 | — | 6:55 | |
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Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | E 5 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 | E 7 |
229 | 167 | 117 | 115 | 11 | 126 | 117 | 169 | 154 | 196 | 223 | 214 | 211 | 153 | 142 | 57 | 91 | 73 | 97 | 144 | 135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | WNW 15 | NNE 9 | SW 16 | W 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NW 11 | E 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 14 |
138 | 104 | 69 | 54 | 121 | 17 | 40 | 71 | 34 | 33 | 94 | 37 | 43 | 59 | 15 | 114 | 113 | 56 | 71 | 56 | 133 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | E 7 | E 7 | WNW 16 | W 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNE 9 | W 11 | NW 11 | NE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NE 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SW 12 |
73 | 26 | 25 | 86 | 72 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 63 | 60 | 16 | 94 | 85 | 12 | 57 | 40 | 27 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | — | E 7 | NE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | — | NE 7 | E 5 | E 6 | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
15 | — | — | 26 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 15 | — | 118 | 18 | 16 | — | 173 | 134 | 113 | 96 | 225 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 20 |
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Information about the Sandtracks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandtracks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandtracks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandtracks 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 (Sandtracks) 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 Sandtracks 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.
Sandtracks is 3 km (2 miles) from 'Ewa Beach. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in 'Ewa Beach. 'Ewa Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












