Tracks (Nanakuli) surf break

Tracks (Nanakuli) surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 HST
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Tracks (Nanakuli) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tracks (Nanakuli) sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tracks (Nanakuli) this week:

The surf forecast for Tracks (Nanakuli) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tracks (Nanakuli) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 15th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tracks (Nanakuli) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat night, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
7
7
4
4
4
2
2
0
4
5
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NW
3.5
NW
4.5
NW
4
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
2
N
1.9
N
0.8
NW
2.2
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
1.8
NW
Period(s) (?)121316151413121212131816151413121615141816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)880361191676855487335031915111398619929123058191597861834175513499789731685
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
35
NNW
30
N
25
NE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
30
E
30
ENE
30
E
20
E
10
E
5
E
10
ESE
5
S
5
ENE
0
NNW
5
WNW
0
ENE
15
SSE
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:28AM
0.69
1:36PM
0.22
3:02AM
0.72
2:19PM
0.23
3:35AM
0.74
2:58PM
0.24
4:06AM
0.75
3:36PM
0.25
4:36AM
0.75
4:17PM
0.27
5:04AM
0.73
5:03PM
0.30
5:31AM
0.69
5:53PM
0.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:19AM
0.18
7:06PM
0.05
10:40AM
0.16
7:47PM
0.03
11:03AM
0.15
8:25PM
0.02
11:27AM
0.14
9:02PM
0.02
11:51AM
0.14
9:39PM
0.04
12:14PM
0.13
10:17PM
0.09
12:37PM
0.12
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
Sunrise-7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11-
Sunset--6:10--6:10--6:12--6:13--6:13--6:14--6:15
mod rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
8-------------------2
Temp. °C242222192122212223222323222324232324232424
Feels °C (?)221716141617171617182022212324242425252423
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Information about the Tracks (Nanakuli) Surf forecast

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

Tracks (Nanakuli) is 7 km (4 miles) from Makakilo City. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Makakilo City. Makakilo City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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