Sandtracks surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 22 May 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
25.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandtracks this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Sandtracks in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 23rd May)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Fri
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.6
S
21
0.9
S
20
1
S
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
614
762
686
497
448
437
324
280
310
238
214
286
233
311
226
294
215
191
329
624
730
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
30
E
35
ENE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:14PM0.63m
11:17AM0.36m
10:06PM0.56m
12:18PM0.45m
10:57PM0.50m
1:02PM0.54m
11:45PM0.44m
1:38PM0.61m
00:31AM0.39m
2:11PM0.67m
1:14AM0.35m
2:43PM0.72m
1:55AM0.32m
3:15PM0.74m
Low Tide
4:55AM0.12m
3:28PM0.29m
5:28AM0.11m
5:21PM0.32m
5:56AM0.09m
6:54PM0.31m
6:22AM0.08m
8:05PM0.28m
6:47AM0.07m
9:01PM0.25m
7:14AM0.06m
9:48PM0.22m
7:42AM0.06m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
Temp °C
23
24
24
23
24
25
23
24
25
24
24
25
24
25
25
23
24
25
24
25
25
19
19
19
18
19
20
19
20
21
20
19
21
21
21
20
19
20
20
20
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
NW
14
1.3
E
7
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
S
21
0.9
S
20
1
S
19
Energy kJ
188
186
215
155
93
93
142
142
87
121
51
73
150
144
151
178
95
93
329
624
730
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.4
S
16
0.4
NW
18
0.5
NW
16
0.6
NW
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
NW
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
NW
12
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
60
16
55
45
74
69
32
30
18
17
79
82
127
171
129
138
105
103
67
66
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
11
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
S
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.6
S
13
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SE
6
0.5
NW
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
NW
11
Energy kJ
18
14
10
12
46
46
16
15
4
3
10
45
31
7
7
121
40
9
69
61
64
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
614
762
686
497
448
437
324
280
310
238
214
286
233
311
226
294
215
191
159
186
169
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
150
181
190
30
146
146
30
20
26
20
20
28
20
23
20
12
23
20
13
13
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
5
3
3
4
2
2
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
6
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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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