Waipio Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.12° N 155.58° W

Waipio Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waipio Bay sea temperature is
27.2°C
0.8° 

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 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, N swell with 2,824 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipio Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Waipio Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipio Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 28th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 28th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 2nd Nov)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
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Tuesday
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
1
1
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1
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3
1
1
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0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
13
0.6
NW
13
0.7
N
9
0.8
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
10
1
NNE
10
1.1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
9
1
NNE
9
1
NNE
9
0.9
NNW
21
1.5
NNW
19
1.6
NNW
18
1.6
NNW
16
1.6
NNW
15
1.5
NNW
15
1.9
NNW
14
1.6
NNW
14
1.5
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
130
74
158
198
180
183
210
127
151
144
792
1632
1561
1305
1209
936
1517
933
755
614
Wind (km/h)
15
E
5
ESE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
E
10
ENE
5
E
5
E
20
NE
20
NE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:34PM0.50m
5:26AM0.97m
4:10PM0.45m
6:23AM0.92m
4:58PM0.41m
7:28AM0.87m
6:36PM0.37m
8:38AM0.83m
9:21PM0.40m
9:45AM0.79m
11:09PM0.49m
10:42AM0.76m
00:09AM0.60m
Low Tide
11:23AM0.34m
9:48PM0.02m
12:32PM0.37m
10:29PM0.07m
2:01PM0.37m
11:17PM0.14m
3:39PM0.35m
00:21AM0.22m
4:40PM0.30m
1:59AM0.31m
5:16PM0.26m
3:55AM0.35m
5:46PM0.21m
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 mm
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10
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Temp °C
27
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
25
26
26
25
25
25
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24
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25
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Feels °C
30
30
30
30
31
30
27
29
27
28
29
28
26
26
23
22
21
22
23
24
22
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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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