
Surf Forecasts:
Turtles Reef surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, NW swell with 3,132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with S 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Turtles Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Turtles Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | 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 | S 13 | NW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
318 | 437 | 341 | 527 | 661 | 805 | 648 | 577 | 471 | 435 | 329 | 225 | 728 | 710 | 614 | 590 | 590 | 430 | 345 | 420 | 2633 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:46PM0.38m | 3:56AM0.74m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55AM0.17m | 8:42PM0.01m | 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 | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 44 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 33 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | 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 20 |
494 | 467 | 333 | 276 | 203 | 805 | 648 | 577 | 437 | 435 | 329 | 225 | 728 | 710 | 614 | 590 | 590 | 430 | 345 | 420 | 2633 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | NW 16 | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 | S 15 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 7 | NNE 9 | E 6 | NW 22 | S 15 |
318 | 437 | 341 | 441 | 661 | 224 | 162 | 129 | 471 | 252 | 169 | 167 | 128 | 90 | 102 | 72 | 34 | 59 | 16 | 1080 | 347 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | E 7 | NNW 18 | NW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 12 | NW 11 | E 5 | E 6 | SSW 7 | NNE 9 | SW 6 | SW 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
81 | 27 | 221 | 527 | 441 | 322 | 187 | 334 | 101 | 106 | 56 | 142 | 97 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 65 | 19 | 41 | 46 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | NE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | — | E 6 | E 6 |
13 | 55 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 18 | 10 | 25 | 34 | — | 17 | 24 | 23 | 21 | — | 24 | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 3 |
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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.










