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Waimea Bay/Pinballs Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Oahu (122 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Waimea Bay/Pinballs surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waimea Bay/Pinballs in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Bay/Pinballs over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 13 | NE 8 | NW 12 | NE 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | |
251 | 202 | 140 | 161 | 176 | 393 | 393 | 336 | 282 | 278 | 250 | 172 | 119 | 110 | 84 | 104 | 144 | 181 | 469 | 532 | 464 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 9:42PM0.68m | 10:37AM0.28m | 10:36PM0.66m | 11:50AM0.37m | 11:16PM0.64m | 12:32PM0.46m | 11:48PM0.60m | 1:08PM0.54m | 00:14AM0.56m | 1:40PM0.62m | 00:36AM0.52m | 2:11PM0.68m | 00:56AM0.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:55AM0.18m | 6:37AM0.24m | 2:08PM0.25m | 6:21AM0.22m | 4:11PM0.29m | 6:26AM0.19m | 5:34PM0.31m | 6:37AM0.16m | 6:38PM0.32m | 6:50AM0.13m | 7:32PM0.33m | 7:05AM0.10m | 8:23PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
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Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | WNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NE 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NNW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
 kJ | 222 | 202 | 140 | 161 | 89 | 94 | 182 | 336 | 264 | 278 | 250 | 172 | 173 | 122 | 147 | 68 | 144 | 181 | 469 | 532 | 464 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | W 13 | NW 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | NW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 10 | NNW 15 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 251 | 180 | 90 | 89 | 80 | 69 | 40 | 61 | 282 | 82 | 102 | 49 | 119 | 110 | 84 | 104 | 47 | 146 | 15 | 14 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 15 | NW 11 | ESE 7 | NNW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | SW 15 | W 10 | W 10 | NE 10 | SW 13 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SW 12 | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 80 | 75 | 109 | 59 | 10 | 84 | 36 | 23 | 57 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 45 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | E 5 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 55 | 14 | 29 | 11 | 176 | 393 | 393 | 333 | — | 255 | 210 | 213 | — | — | — | 191 | 149 | 131 | 200 | 152 | 111 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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).
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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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