Waikiki surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 30 Apr 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
25.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 3rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue night).

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
E
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
81
78
110
129
56
150
106
263
90
150
163
92
89
56
50
0
58
102
85
146
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
High Tide
3:49PM0.56m
3:19AM0.22m
4:21PM0.58m
3:51AM0.19m
4:55PM0.59m
4:25AM0.16m
5:32PM0.59m
5:02AM0.13m
6:14PM0.57m
5:45AM0.11m
7:00PM0.55m
6:46AM0.09m
7:50PM0.53m
Low Tide
8:41AM-0.07m
10:37PM0.06m
9:03AM-0.07m
11:24PM0.05m
9:26AM-0.06m
00:14AM0.05m
9:52AM-0.05m
1:08AM0.06m
10:20AM-0.03m
2:11AM0.06m
10:51AM-0.01m
3:19AM0.06m
11:27AM0.02m
4:19AM0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
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6:55
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
6:58
6:58
Temp °C
23
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
24
19
20
19
20
19
19
21
20
20
21
20
20
21
21
23
25
26
26
26
26
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
13
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
NW
16
0.6
NW
15
0.6
NNW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
1.1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
96
99
96
82
79
133
174
133
263
90
150
163
92
89
131
77
77
58
60
85
146
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
16
0.4
NNW
12
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
N
7
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
21
81
78
110
129
56
150
106
84
52
51
31
18
41
69
48
43
16
102
25
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
N
7
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
NW
18
0.4
S
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
NW
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
N
8
0.4
NW
11
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
6
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
15
28
4
61
50
56
61
103
18
51
18
97
37
15
56
50
20
30
14
7
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
NE
7
Energy kJ
336
326
407
456
353
464
368
283
277
314
284
221
204
181
62
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
33
40
49
34
40
40
40
32
34
0
32
125
32
32
33
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
9
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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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