Waimea Bay/Pinballs surf break

Waimea Bay/Pinballs surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 30 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
26.5° 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 Saturday (Nov 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimea Bay/Pinballs in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 1st Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
4
6
5
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
N
0.9
N
0.7
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.7
NNW
2.4
NNW
2.3
NNW
1.9
NNW
2
NNW
3
NNW
2.1
NNW
1.8
NNW
2.1
N
1.9
N
1.6
N
1.5
N
1.5
N
1.6
N
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
Period(s) (?)9914131216161413141111121110121313171716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16012721138833614552662212212451644207110628891049738699794787143255593412
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:16AM
0.64
11:34PM
0.35
10:51AM
0.64
12:10AM
0.45
11:23AM
0.61
12:47AM
0.56
11:52AM
0.58
1:26AM
0.67
12:21PM
0.53
2:06AM
0.75
12:47PM
0.48
2:49AM
0.82
1:11PM
0.43
3:34AM
0.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:09PM
0.23
3:39AM
0.30
6:05PM
0.19
5:07AM
0.31
6:14PM
0.14
6:18AM
0.31
6:31PM
0.09
7:22AM
0.32
6:53PM
0.04
8:24AM
0.33
7:19PM
-0.01
9:27AM
0.34
7:48PM
-0.03
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Sunrise6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-5:57--5:55--5:54--5:54--5:53--5:53--5:52-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262625262625262525252624262625252525252625
Feels °C (?)252526262625262527252624262626272526252626
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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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