Waikiki Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.27° N 157.83° W

Waikiki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waikiki sea temperature is
27.7°C
0.7° 

Waikiki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waikiki surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, E swell with 2,371 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with E 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikiki in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 23rd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 23rd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 26th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikiki over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Sat night, moderate winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
2
E
8
2.3
E
8
2.4
E
8
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
3
E
8
3.5
E
8
0.7
SSW
17
4
E
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
10
1.2
S
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
125
475
617
706
373
322
1067
1541
267
2371
387
362
264
128
466
202
264
264
326
255
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
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40
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45
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50
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55
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50
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50
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30
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20
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20
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25
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:12PM0.62m
2:36AM0.43m
2:42PM0.60m
3:10AM0.49m
3:11PM0.56m
3:46AM0.55m
3:42PM0.52m
4:25AM0.60m
4:13PM0.45m
5:08AM0.64m
4:47PM0.39m
5:56AM0.67m
5:22PM0.32m
Low Tide
8:51PM0.09m
8:17AM0.10m
9:09PM0.07m
9:02AM0.10m
9:30PM0.05m
9:50AM0.11m
9:53PM0.03m
10:41AM0.13m
10:18PM0.02m
11:39AM0.15m
10:46PM0.02m
12:48PM0.18m
11:17PM0.03m
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Temp °C
27
27
26
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Feels °C
24
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23
21
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23
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23
27
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28
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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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