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The Wharf Lefts surfForecast / HAW – Molokai / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 HST
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The Wharf Lefts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Wharf Lefts sea temperature is
24.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wharf Lefts this week:

The surf forecast for The Wharf Lefts over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Wharf Lefts in the next 12 days are 0.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 20th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 20th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 26th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf Lefts over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NW
0.2
SSW
0.6
E
0.8
NW
0.5
E
0.6
E
1.3
NW
0.5
E
0.3
SW
0.6
E
0.2
SSW
0.3
SW
0.3
E
0.9
NNW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
E
0.4
NW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)16137167714814813138111615141371516
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)01640027390283142172710000009086
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
SE
15
ESE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNE
15
E
5
E
5
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrossoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:27PM
0.27
5:41AM
0.64
6:16PM
0.30
6:12AM
0.58
7:13PM
0.35
6:44AM
0.51
8:18PM
0.40
7:19AM
0.42
9:31PM
0.46
8:00AM
0.33
10:46PM
0.53
9:00AM
0.25
11:55PM
0.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:14PM
0.03
10:39PM
0.02
12:40PM
0.02
11:28PM
0.07
1:08PM
0.00
12:25AM
0.13
1:38PM
-0.01
1:41AM
0.19
2:14PM
-0.02
3:27AM
0.23
2:57PM
-0.02
5:50AM
0.22
3:48PM
-0.03
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:05--
Sunset-6:09--6:10--6:10--6:12--6:13--6:13--6:14-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----1--431-261-11---
Temp. °C242423232423232323222122232323232423232323
Feels °C (?)242425222422242423222021222223242624232121
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Information about the The Wharf Lefts Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Wharf Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Wharf Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Wharf Lefts 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 (The Wharf Lefts) 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 The Wharf Lefts 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.

Are you planning a vacation in Molokai? If you are looking for accommodation near The Wharf Lefts, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Molokai, consider staying in Kaunakakai - Molokai which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Molokai where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lanai - Lanai which is 34 km (21 miles) away, Wailuku, Kahului and Kihei.

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