
Surf Forecasts:
Turtles Reef surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, NW swell with 1,571 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Turtles Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Turtles Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Turtles Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 31st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtles Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 21 | NW 18 | NW 16 | S 13 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
527 | 661 | 805 | 648 | 577 | 471 | 435 | 329 | 225 | 728 | 597 | 614 | 691 | 581 | 511 | 345 | 658 | 1283 | 823 | 209 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:21PM0.33m | 4:39AM0.76m | 3:55PM0.28m | 5:25AM0.77m | 4:32PM0.24m | 6:17AM0.75m | 5:18PM0.20m | 7:16AM0.71m | 6:40PM0.18m | 8:20AM0.67m | 9:19PM0.19m | 9:27AM0.63m | 11:23PM0.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:51AM0.17m | 9:10PM0.00m | 11:52AM0.17m | 9:41PM0.00m | 1:02PM0.18m | 10:15PM0.02m | 2:27PM0.18m | 10:54PM0.05m | 4:00PM0.16m | 11:40PM0.10m | 5:02PM0.14m | 00:50AM0.16m | 5:39PM0.12m | 2:52AM0.23m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 3 | — | 1 | 8 | 10 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | N 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 15 |
276 | 203 | 805 | 648 | 577 | 437 | 435 | 329 | 225 | 728 | 597 | 614 | 691 | 581 | 511 | 345 | 423 | 1283 | 823 | 1611 | 1222 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 16 | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 | S 15 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 8 | NW 21 | S 12 | NNW 19 | S 13 | S 14 |
527 | 661 | 224 | 166 | 129 | 471 | 252 | 169 | 145 | 133 | 121 | 102 | 71 | 72 | 62 | 52 | 658 | 143 | 1274 | 209 | 198 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | E 5 | E 13 | E 5 | E 12 | NNE 8 | NNW 22 | S 12 | WSW 7 | E 8 |
288 | 441 | 322 | 187 | 334 | 101 | 141 | 108 | 167 | 97 | 58 | 55 | 7 | 29 | 12 | 73 | 59 | 531 | 196 | 21 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 5 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 4 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 10 | — | 13 | — | 3 | 14 | 6 | — | 71 | 75 | 39 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Turtles Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Turtles Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Turtles Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Turtles Reef 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 (Turtles Reef) 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 Turtles Reef 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.
Turtles Reef is 4 km (2 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.










