
Surf Forecasts:
Waikiki surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, E swell with 1,206 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikiki over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, strong winds from the ENE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
329 | 311 | 277 | 317 | 426 | 363 | 412 | 395 | 464 | 329 | 340 | 296 | 391 | 572 | 547 | 796 | 1101 | 1160 | 928 | 906 | 213 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:13AM0.49m | 8:56PM0.27m | 12:12PM0.54m | 10:06PM0.22m | 1:02PM0.59m | 11:46PM0.19m | 1:44PM0.62m | 00:59AM0.18m | 2:22PM0.66m | 1:51AM0.19m | 2:56PM0.68m | 2:32AM0.21m | 3:29PM0.70m | 3:10AM0.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:20PM0.26m | 4:02AM0.05m | 8:25PM0.21m | 9:13PM0.17m | 5:34AM0.05m | 9:41PM0.14m | 6:23AM0.04m | 10:05PM0.12m | 7:08AM0.02m | 10:27PM0.11m | 7:51AM0.01m | 10:49PM0.10m | |||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | S 13 | S 13 | E 11 | S 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 14 |
136 | 69 | 277 | 215 | 123 | 157 | 412 | 395 | 464 | 329 | 340 | 232 | 391 | 572 | 388 | 796 | 1101 | 1160 | 928 | 906 | 213 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | S 12 | E 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 16 | E 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
329 | 311 | 121 | 138 | 426 | 363 | 97 | 86 | 56 | 143 | 102 | 296 | 223 | 87 | 547 | 469 | 452 | 333 | 288 | 284 | 213 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | E 7 | SW 15 | SSW 24 | S 13 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 21 | S 12 | E 14 | S 11 | E 16 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
72 | 46 | 60 | 317 | 125 | 150 | 100 | 90 | 85 | 94 | 231 | 100 | 102 | 61 | 325 | 37 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 13 |
— | — | 136 | 163 | 140 | 201 | 360 | 255 | 435 | 443 | 394 | 468 | 514 | 365 | — | 403 | 314 | 272 | 207 | 217 | 1581 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 40 | 45 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 40 | 34 | 40 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
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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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