Kalama Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Kalama Surf Guide

Kalama in Oahu is a reasonably exposed beach break that has very consistent waves and works all around the year. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of - Sharks.

Kalama Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Beach	2
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent	77°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Kalama:

The best conditions reported for surf at Kalama occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

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

marchBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Kalama with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 6% of the time in March while 43% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 51% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

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

51%

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

Explore Kalama Location Map

Interactive Kalama 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 Kalama is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF) in Usa Oahu Isl., 5 km (3 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Kalama is Honolulu International Airport (HNL), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 22 km (14 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.

Kalama Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Friday, 16 May 2025, 15:41 Local Time

m, °C	Friday 16			Sat
ft, °F	5PM	8PM	11PM	2AM
Wave (ft)	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Period (s)	8	8	8	8
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on

What does Kalama look like?

Latest photos from Kalama. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: Lynn Spitzer Credit: Lynn Spitzer Credit: Lynn Spitzer Credit: John John Florence

Tides at Kalama

Current tide and informaton

For Kailua, 1 miles from Kalama.

Next High Water: 05:52pm | 3ft

Next Low Water: 10:12am | 0ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Kalama Sea Temperature

Very warm in and out of the water temperature at Kalama today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 25.2 °C and a wind chill of 24.0 °C, most surfers will choose a shorty, boardshorts or a summer suit.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 77°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite