Surf Forecasts:
Waikiki surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, E swell with 1,118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waikiki in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikiki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cookin' for Waikiki over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a few windows where it’ll be worth paddling out.
Right now, things are a bit frustrating. We've got a long-period, 18 second groundswell from the SSW hitting on Friday the 24th, pushing in at around 2.3ft, but that strong ENE breeze is making a mess of things. The wave energy is there, but the surface is just too choppy for a good session. That said, by Friday afternoon the wind swings offshore, cleaning it right up. You'll get clean, 2.6ft waves from the SSW with a 17-second period, but the forecast says it's marginal.
The best of the early action looks like it’ll be from Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th. Sunday morning we’ve got clean 2.9ft SSW groundswell (16 seconds) and a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE. Wave energy is building nicely. As we move into Monday and Tuesday, the swell direction swings to the E and picks up some size. Tuesday the 28th is the standout in this first week. We’re looking at clean 5.9-6.2ft waves from the E with a 12-second period under offshore NE winds. That’s a solid, powerful wave and the energy readings confirm there’s plenty of push. It’s still a beach and reef setup, so that longer period might mean it’s a bit straight at times, but the wind is going to be perfect.
Waikiki (Oahu) is a very consistent spot so you won't find it flat often, but from Wednesday the 29th things get flaky. There's a risk of thunderstorms and the swell drops right off to 2.3ft from the S. We see a small pulse on the 2nd and 3rd of August with 3.3-3.6ft E swell and clean offshore wind, offering some ridable, fun-sized waves. Nothing that'll blow your mind, but good for a longboard cruise.
After that, the second week looks pretty quiet. There are a few tiny pulses from the S and SSW, but they’re small and weak. The most notable thing is the return of a long-period 19-second SSW groundswell on Saturday the 8th of August. It’s only 1.6ft, and the wind is light but cross-off, so don’t get your hopes up too high. It’s promising, but a long way out.
In terms of water temp, it's sitting about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed – just your board shorts.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 464 | 329 | 340 | 296 | 391 | 572 | 547 | 469 | 407 | 472 | 515 | 485 | 946 | 957 | 1118 | 147 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:59PM0.70m | 3:49AM0.25m | 4:29PM0.70m | 4:28AM0.28m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:31AM0.01m | 11:11PM0.09m | 9:09AM0.01m | 11:34PM0.08m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 7:14 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 14 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 464 | 329 | 340 | 232 | 391 | 572 | 547 | 469 | 407 | 472 | 515 | 485 | 946 | 957 | 1118 | 147 | 2523 | 1170 | 192 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 11 | E 15 | E 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSE 10 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 55 | 143 | 102 | 296 | 223 | 61 | 72 | 348 | 341 | 333 | 225 | 222 | 213 | 143 | 179 | 9 | 192 | 192 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | E 13 | E 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | NNE 10 | SSE 10 | — | SW 21 | S 10 | SSW 20 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 85 | 93 | 231 | 100 | 63 | 54 | 47 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 63 | 10 | — | 18 | 8 | 37 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | ENE 12 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 420 | 499 | 428 | 512 | 392 | 477 | 522 | 408 | 352 | 294 | 257 | 240 | 106 | 100 | 170 | 2281 | 4 | 27 | 541 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 47 | 46 | 33 | 40 | 49 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 125 | 0 | 29 | 155 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
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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).
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