Waipio Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.12° N 155.58° W

Waipio Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waipio Bay sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.4° 

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 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 22s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, NW swell with 1,922 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with NNW 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 26th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 31st Oct)3ft (0.9m) 22s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 1st Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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439
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:54PM0.64m
3:08AM0.97m
2:26PM0.59m
3:50AM1.00m
3:00PM0.54m
4:36AM1.00m
3:34PM0.50m
5:26AM0.97m
4:10PM0.45m
6:23AM0.92m
4:58PM0.41m
7:28AM0.87m
6:36PM0.37m
Low Tide
8:44AM0.29m
8:06PM0.02m
9:34AM0.30m
8:37PM0.00m
10:26AM0.32m
9:11PM0.00m
11:23AM0.34m
9:48PM0.02m
12:32PM0.37m
10:29PM0.07m
2:01PM0.37m
11:17PM0.14m
3:39PM0.35m
00:21AM0.22m
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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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