Waimanalo Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.35° N 157.70° W

Waimanalo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waimanalo sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.0° 

Waimanalo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waimanalo surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, NNW swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with NNW swell.

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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 18s period and expected on Monday (Oct 05) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 7th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the ENE by Tue night).

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Swell
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Wave
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:41AM0.59m
10:16AM0.61m
11:17AM0.64m
10:50PM0.26m
11:59AM0.65m
11:56PM0.34m
12:31PM0.64m
00:44AM0.42m
12:56PM0.62m
1:25AM0.49m
Low Tide
11:25PM0.01m
00:40AM0.05m
2:32AM0.08m
7:15PM0.19m
4:10AM0.08m
6:59PM0.16m
5:18AM0.08m
7:05PM0.13m
6:12AM0.09m
7:17PM0.09m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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