Waikiki surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 08 May 2026 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
25.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikiki in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 13th May)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
2.1
E
7
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
99
85
46
71
41
57
34
33
62
102
97
127
124
432
66
82
33
53
47
71
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:12AM0.12m
9:37PM0.48m
11:25AM0.18m
10:29PM0.46m
12:12PM0.25m
11:17PM0.42m
12:52PM0.34m
00:03AM0.39m
1:30PM0.43m
00:49AM0.34m
2:09PM0.52m
1:34AM0.29m
2:50PM0.61m
2:19AM0.24m
Low Tide
1:30PM0.09m
5:32AM0.02m
3:14PM0.13m
5:57AM-0.01m
4:54PM0.14m
6:20AM-0.03m
6:17PM0.12m
6:44AM-0.06m
7:29PM0.10m
7:10AM-0.09m
8:34PM0.07m
7:40AM-0.12m
9:37PM0.04m
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5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
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6:59
6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
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Temp °C
24
25
24
24
25
24
24
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
23
24
24
23
22
23
21
21
20
21
20
20
20
19
19
20
19
19
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
10
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
NW
10
0.4
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
NNW
15
0.5
NW
14
Energy kJ
190
147
91
42
30
53
90
59
50
46
102
97
127
124
23
66
82
33
53
88
97
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
17
0.4
E
7
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
S
15
0.4
SW
15
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.4
NW
15
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
Energy kJ
151
15
85
46
71
41
57
34
33
62
30
18
25
33
39
57
14
31
56
15
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
N
7
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
16
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
Energy kJ
34
99
31
15
20
10
10
12
18
8
11
26
47
10
40
8
12
31
28
47
71
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.5
E
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
2.1
E
7
1.9
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.5
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
57
13
28
107
120
80
75
69
124
160
162
201
322
276
432
328
463
742
693
600
623
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
5
0
34
34
34
33
42
32
35
42
33
127
154
125
154
125
40
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
9
6
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
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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.

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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