Waikiki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a quiet start, but don’t write it off. The first couple of days are all about clean, small waves at Waikiki. The water’s sitting at a warm 80.4°, pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday the 10th kicks off with an offshore breeze and a tiny 1.6ft swell from the southwest. It’s not big, but with an 18-second period, there’s some nice long-period energy in the water. The combined swell energy is moderate at 376. It’s more of a longboard glide than a punchy wave, but it’s clean.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th stay in that same groove – small, clean, offshore winds keeping things tidy. Waikiki is very consistent, so you’ll always find something to ride, but don’t expect any barrels. The crowd’s often there, so bring your patience.

Sunday the 13th through Tuesday the 15th sees the swell bump up just a touch – 2.3ft from the southwest, with periods dropping to around 15-20 seconds. The wind stays offshore or cross-offshore, keeping the surface glassy. The combined energy climbs into the 400s, which is moderate but building.

Wednesday the 16th is where things get interesting. The swell pushes to 3.0ft, with a strong 18-second period and a combined energy of 628 (moderate to strong). The wind is a fresh offshore, so it’ll be clean but you’ll feel the breeze. Still, for Waikiki, this is a solid day of small but well-shaped waves.

Then we hit a bit of a lull from Thursday the 17th through Tuesday the 22nd. The wind picks up, especially on the 17th and 19th, with gusts up to 25 mph. The swell stays in the 2.3ft to 3.3ft range, but the conditions get more challenging. The waves are there, but it’s a bit of a battle with the wind.

Now, the standout – and I mean the real standout – is Wednesday the 23rd. We see a spike in swell: 5.9ft from the east, with a 12-second period. The combined energy is huge – 1311 (very strong). That’s a big jump. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. This is for experienced surfers only – 5.9ft at Waikiki is a serious step up, and the long period will make the sets pack a punch. This is the day to be in the water if you’ve got the skills.

Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th settle back down but stay solid. The swell drops to 2.6ft-3.0ft from the south-southwest, with a nice 16-18 second period. Light winds and clean conditions. Combined energy is still strong, in the 400-672 range. This is your reward after the big Wednesday.

Best on offer: Wednesday the 23rd for the big, powerful east swell – but only for experts. Thursday the 24th is the best all-rounder: clean, moderate swell, and light winds. Good for anyone with a bit of experience.

Stay stoked.

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