Waipio Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.12° N 155.58° W

Issued: 1 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Waipio Bay sea temperature is
26.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Waipio Bay surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with 390 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipio Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waipio Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 26th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
4
0.9
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
NE
8
0.7
E
7
0.6
NE
11
0.8
NE
11
0.7
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
1.6
ENE
7
1.3
E
6
1.1
E
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
51
42
76
45
38
43
96
137
106
96
214
139
103
125
153
171
273
270
240
199
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ESE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
30
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:45PM0.87m
7:27AM0.47m
7:21PM0.78m
9:17AM0.52m
7:56PM0.69m
10:59AM0.60m
8:35PM0.61m
12:03PM0.70m
9:24PM0.54m
12:47PM0.77m
10:30PM0.49m
1:22PM0.84m
11:35PM0.46m
1:55PM0.88m
Low Tide
2:03AM0.26m
12:17PM0.33m
2:47AM0.24m
1:36PM0.44m
3:30AM0.22m
3:46PM0.51m
4:12AM0.19m
6:05PM0.51m
4:52AM0.17m
7:33PM0.46m
5:32AM0.14m
8:21PM0.42m
6:10AM0.11m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:04
7:04
7:04
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
 mm
2
Temp °C
27
25
27
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
25
26
26
25
27
26
25
26
Feels °C
29
27
29
28
27
26
27
25
26
26
24
27
28
26
25
25
25
26
26
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.6
NE
11
0.8
NE
11
0.7
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.3
NNW
7
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
10
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.5
NE
8
0.1
SE
12
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.9
NNE
8
Energy kJ
11
8
8
11
24
38
20
96
137
106
96
10
71
74
33
21
35
6
5
1
88
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.2
ESE
13
0.3
NNW
7
0.5
N
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.4
N
8
0.1
NW
10
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
13
1
2
3
7
6
14
10
9
9
9
18
10
35
6
6
20
4
7
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
N
8
0.1
SE
17
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.2
ESE
15
0.2
ESE
15
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.1
NW
11
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
1
2
1
11
10
10
22
21
21
20
19
4
17
17
3
3
6
6
6
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
4
0.9
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
E
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.3
E
6
1.1
E
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
Energy kJ
60
51
42
76
45
32
43
30
49
45
39
214
139
103
125
153
171
273
270
240
199
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
70
65
103
105
70
103
73
70
71
71
64
71
68
70
71
71
61
71
61
68
68
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
9
9
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Information about the Waipio Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waipio Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waipio Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waipio Bay 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 (Waipio Bay) 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 Waipio Bay 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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