Waipio Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.12° N 155.58° W

Waipio Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waipio Bay sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.5° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, E swell with 1,451 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 26th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
0.7
E
12
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
12
1.5
E
12
1.5
E
11
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1
E
16
1.4
E
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
223
217
169
220
131
204
218
225
136
555
672
594
526
247
198
281
297
279
336
502
972
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:16PM0.72m
8:20AM0.59m
6:34PM0.63m
10:08AM0.64m
6:37PM0.56m
11:34AM0.70m
12:26PM0.76m
1:05PM0.82m
11:14PM0.43m
1:39PM0.86m
00:17AM0.44m
Low Tide
12:00PM0.38m
1:26AM0.22m
1:10PM0.48m
2:08AM0.22m
3:43PM0.54m
2:59AM0.21m
3:58AM0.20m
4:57AM0.17m
8:29PM0.40m
5:49AM0.14m
8:42PM0.37m
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5:52
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7:04
7:04
7:02
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7:01
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Temp °C
26
27
25
27
27
26
27
26
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Feels °C
26
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23
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24
25
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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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