Waimea Bay/Pinballs surf break

Waimea Bay/Pinballs surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

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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
24.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimea Bay/Pinballs in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Bay/Pinballs over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
12
0.8
NW
18
1.1
NW
16
1.4
NW
14
1.3
NW
14
1.2
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.6
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
17
1.1
NW
16
1.1
NW
15
1.5
NNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
289
379
532
821
586
473
319
272
168
113
411
503
376
308
229
167
142
505
553
485
845
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
10
E
5
ESE
15
NE
15
NE
15
E
15
E
10
E
15
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:13PM0.74m
1:28AM0.41m
3:47PM0.74m
1:36AM0.39m
4:24PM0.73m
1:25AM0.37m
5:05PM0.70m
5:53PM0.68m
6:48PM0.66m
7:47PM0.64m
Low Tide
9:58PM0.35m
8:02AM0.06m
10:51PM0.36m
8:25AM0.06m
00:02AM0.37m
8:50AM0.07m
9:17AM0.08m
9:44AM0.11m
10:13AM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
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6:57
6:58
6:58
6:59
6:59
6:59
7:00
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
25
23
25
24
24
24
24
23
24
25
23
21
21
21
22
23
22
23
22
22
23
25
23
27
25
26
24
24
23
24
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
1.1
NW
16
1.4
NW
14
1.3
NW
14
1.2
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
1.1
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
17
1.1
NW
16
1.1
NW
15
1.5
NNW
14
Energy kJ
289
200
532
821
586
473
319
272
168
112
411
503
376
308
229
167
142
505
553
485
845
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
19
0.8
NW
18
0.8
NNW
12
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.6
NW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
1
E
8
0.2
SSW
18
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.3
NE
9
Energy kJ
58
379
174
16
20
25
25
21
21
113
17
31
117
30
99
100
84
122
92
146
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
16
0.6
NNW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
N
6
0.4
NW
19
0.7
E
8
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NE
10
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
17
20
211
30
6
10
13
9
37
19
15
17
31
6
26
7
127
65
33
16
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
9
Energy kJ
591
452
358
346
300
246
218
221
268
210
163
145
122
161
48
66
96
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
23
21
1
1
1
1
21
165
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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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 16 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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