Waikiki surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 25 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
25.7° 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 Saturday (Dec 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 27th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 30th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 30th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.3
NNE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.5
E
0.8
NNW
0.3
SSE
1.2
E
1.2
E
0.2
SSE
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)13131212688767778169789171616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4442370826273111886866300171561607756965
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
E
15
E
20
E
5
NNW
10
W
0
SSE
5
N
10
NNE
5
E
5
SE
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassoffglassglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:14PM
0.28
8:12AM
0.52
10:29PM
0.36
8:57AM
0.44
11:32PM
0.46
9:49AM
0.35
12:26AM
0.56
10:53AM
0.28
1:16AM
0.65
12:04PM
0.22
2:04AM
0.73
1:13PM
0.18
2:49AM
0.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:05PM
0.04
1:29AM
0.20
3:38PM
0.02
3:14AM
0.25
4:12PM
-0.00
5:21AM
0.26
4:48PM
-0.02
7:14AM
0.22
5:28PM
-0.05
8:37AM
0.16
6:12PM
-0.07
9:37AM
0.11
6:58PM
-0.08
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--
Sunset-5:55--5:57--5:57--5:58--5:58--5:59--6:00-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------2-------21---
Temp. °C232423242424242424242424242524242423242524
Feels °C (?)202020232225242427252626252623242522212222
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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.

Waikiki is 5 km (3 miles) from Honolulu. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Honolulu. Honolulu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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