Waimea Bay/Pinballs surf break

Waimea Bay/Pinballs surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 02 Oct 2025 HST
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Waimea Bay/Pinballs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waimea Bay/Pinballs sea temperature is
26.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimea Bay/Pinballs this week:

The surf forecast for Waimea Bay/Pinballs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 02) at 8PM. 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 Waimea Bay/Pinballs in the next 12 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 2nd Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 3rd Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 5th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Bay/Pinballs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
0.7
NW
1.4
NW
1.4
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NNW
1.1
NNW
1
NNW
1.1
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
1
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)161616101015141212121111101088121111109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)125124121526456186522578558372281190226169172167145242133140
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
5
SE
5
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
E
0
SE
5
S
10
SSE
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:06AM
0.37
12:33PM
0.70
12:46AM
0.46
12:57PM
0.68
1:27AM
0.55
1:21PM
0.65
2:08AM
0.63
1:44PM
0.60
2:52AM
0.70
2:05PM
0.55
3:37AM
0.74
2:22PM
0.49
4:27AM
0.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:20PM
0.24
5:25AM
0.19
7:21PM
0.21
6:19AM
0.19
7:31PM
0.17
7:10AM
0.21
7:47PM
0.12
8:01AM
0.24
8:07PM
0.08
8:54AM
0.28
8:30PM
0.04
9:52AM
0.33
8:56PM
0.02
11:02AM
0.38
Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24
Sunset6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
-------1-----------3-
Temp. °C272627272626272526272526262526262526262527
Feels °C (?)272830292727262525262424252527282729302829
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Waimea Bay/Pinballs (light winds from the E at Wheeler Air Force Base/oahu Airport 20 km from Waimea Bay/Pinballs). 0.6m 10s swell from the NNW with a 0.4m 10s swell, also from the NNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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0.0
26.7
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Waimea Bay/Pinballs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waimea Bay/Pinballs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waimea Bay/Pinballs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waimea Bay/Pinballs 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 (Waimea Bay/Pinballs) 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 Waimea Bay/Pinballs 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.

Waimea Bay/Pinballs is 16 km (10 miles) from Wahiawa. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wahiawa. Wahiawa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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