
Surf Forecasts:
Waikiki surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with 673 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikiki this week:
The surf forecast for Waikiki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waikiki in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 9PM. 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 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikiki over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
248 | 275 | 262 | 372 | 399 | 372 | 362 | 470 | 638 | 581 | 581 | 571 | 469 | 460 | 359 | 373 | 222 | 163 | 114 | 109 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 10:38AM1.41m | 00:03AM0.95m | 11:16AM1.38m | 1:05AM0.90m | 11:58AM1.35m | 2:20AM0.86m | 12:49PM1.33m | 3:28AM0.85m | 1:52PM1.31m | 4:12AM0.85m | 2:58PM1.32m | 4:41AM0.88m | 3:59PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.34m | 5:05AM0.75m | 6:58PM0.37m | 5:39AM0.77m | 7:48PM0.40m | 6:22AM0.78m | 8:44PM0.43m | 7:13AM0.77m | 9:43PM0.45m | 8:14AM0.75m | 10:42PM0.46m | 9:24AM0.72m | 11:34PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 | S 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
219 | 182 | 251 | — | 371 | 1 | 362 | 470 | 638 | 581 | 581 | 571 | 469 | 460 | 359 | 373 | 222 | 163 | 114 | 109 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | S 6 | SSW 4 |
248 | 275 | 262 | 372 | 399 | 372 | 97 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 17 | — | 1 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1328 | 1359 | 1328 | 1328 | 1359 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 114 | 3 | 1359 | 114 | 3 | 342 | 3 | 3 | 342 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Waikiki Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waikiki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waikiki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waikiki 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 (Waikiki) 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 Waikiki 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.
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