Sandtracks surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 HST
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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 0.6m 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 1.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 22nd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 22nd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.5
SW
12
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
5
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
73
26
25
26
11
35
40
70
156
196
223
214
211
153
142
114
148
145
77
110
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
W
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
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
12:21PM0.12m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
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6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
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6:52
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
1
Temp °C
25
25
25
26
26
24
24
26
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
26
24
25
25
23
27
27
28
27
27
24
23
25
23
23
23
22
23
22
22
25
24
23
24
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
14
0.8
W
13
0.7
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.5
WNW
15
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.5
NW
14
0.5
NW
13
Energy kJ
249
229
167
117
115
121
126
117
71
156
196
223
64
211
153
142
114
71
82
92
84
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
14
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NNW
12
0.5
E
5
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
W
11
0.5
NW
11
0.6
NNW
12
0.7
SW
14
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
5
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
147
138
104
69
54
11
17
40
70
63
60
94
214
64
59
15
14
113
73
71
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.5
SW
12
0.4
NNE
12
0.5
E
7
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
W
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
NE
8
0.6
NNW
12
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SE
11
0.3
SSE
6
Energy kJ
26
73
55
25
86
72
35
35
19
28
39
32
96
19
18
29
28
26
26
30
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.7
NE
4
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
4
0.8
E
4
1
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
E
6
0.6
E
5
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
Energy kJ
36
26
26
19
7
7
14
25
128
17
15
21
148
145
77
110
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
8
0
8
8
8
8
8
8
10
10
10
10
10
12
10
10
8
10
10
11
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
5
5
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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.

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