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Waikiki surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 08 Dec 2025 HST
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Waikiki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waikiki sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikiki this week:

The surf forecast for Waikiki over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikiki in the next 12 days are 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 8th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 8th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 11th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikiki over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.2
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.8
E
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.3
SSW
0.8
N
0.5
NW
0.4
E
0.5
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)13881218816151414138888121115845
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)43001461748572120745930444545270018661
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
10
E
5
NNW
5
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
W
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
ESE
5
SSE
15
SSW
15
SW
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassononcross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:38PM
0.18
7:42AM
0.67
9:10PM
0.22
8:30AM
0.59
10:38PM
0.29
9:17AM
0.51
11:45PM
0.37
10:05AM
0.43
12:34AM
0.44
10:54AM
0.36
1:13AM
0.51
11:45AM
0.30
1:48AM
0.57
12:35PM
0.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:46PM
0.04
11:56PM
0.09
3:32PM
0.04
1:03AM
0.16
4:13PM
0.03
2:35AM
0.23
4:48PM
0.03
4:29AM
0.27
5:18PM
0.03
6:19AM
0.26
5:46PM
0.02
7:46AM
0.23
6:12PM
0.02
8:52AM
0.20
Mon
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00
Sunset5:49--5:49--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:51--5:51--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--------1---------1-2
Temp. °C252424242424242422242323242324242424242424
Feels °C (?)232325262624232423242223242524232426272423
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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 12 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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