Waimanalo surf break

Waimanalo surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 HST
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Waimanalo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waimanalo sea temperature is
24.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimanalo this week:

The surf forecast for Waimanalo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimanalo in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 20th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 21st Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 22nd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimanalo 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 night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
Period(s) (?)7755566666677715131413131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3346272865989910683716648375075111644484454336222
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
5
SE
10
S
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
NE
10
ENE
15
ESE
20
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:43PM
0.57
1:50AM
0.41
3:27PM
0.62
2:11AM
0.37
4:15PM
0.64
2:32AM
0.33
5:08PM
0.63
2:45AM
0.29
6:08PM
0.60
7:22PM
0.57
8:49PM
0.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:34PM
0.11
8:17AM
-0.13
9:27PM
0.15
8:48AM
-0.16
10:25PM
0.18
9:22AM
-0.16
11:35PM
0.21
10:01AM
-0.14
10:45AM
-0.10
11:38AM
-0.04
12:58PM
0.02
Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05
Sunset6:50--6:50--6:51--6:51--6:51--6:52--6:52--
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mod rain
thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
----------5-47-3101351
Temp. °C242323232323242324242424242424252423242424
Feels °C (?)252322222322252326262527262725272524242525
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Information about the Waimanalo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waimanalo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waimanalo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waimanalo 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 (Waimanalo) 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 Waimanalo 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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