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Hapuna surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.4 m 13 s SSW · Swell 2: 0.3 m 16 s WNW · Swell 3: 0.2 m 7 s SW · Wind waves: 0.8 m 5 s NNE
Best window this week: Friday 14:00 HST — 9.0 0.9 m (2.9 ft) at 15 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (293° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 0.9 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1–1.2 m (3.7–3.9 ft) | 5 s | NNE | 12 kt cross-shore | 06:25–17:48 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 1.3 B 2 · A 1 | 1.1–1.3 m (3.4–4.3 ft) | 6 s | NNE | 11 kt cross-shore | 06:25–17:47 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 2.3 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8–1.1 m (2.8–3.6 ft) | 8 s | NNE | 9 kt cross-offshore | 06:26–17:47 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 1.8 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8–1.1 m (2.6–3.5 ft) | 8 s | NNE | 6 kt glassy | 06:26–17:46 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 7.6 B 4 · A 6 | 0.8–1.1 m (2.8–3.6 ft) | 12 s | WSW | 8 kt cross-shore | 06:26–17:46 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 9.0 B 9 · A 6 | 0.8–0.9 m (2.7–3.0 ft) | 15 s | WSW | 6 kt glassy | 06:27–17:46 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 8.2 B 8 · A 5 | 0.7–1.0 m (2.4–3.4 ft) | 13 s | WSW | 9 kt cross-offshore | 06:28–17:45 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 5 s NNE | 11 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 05:00 | 0.9 B 1 · A 0 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 5 s NNE | 15 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 08:00 | 1.2 B 2 · A 1 | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) | 6 s NNE | 13 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 11:00 | 1.3 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 6 s NNE | 10 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 14:00 | 1.3 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2 m (4.1 ft) | 6 s NNE | 12 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 17:00 | 1.3 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 6 s NNE | 10 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 20:00 | 1.4 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 6 s NNE | 10 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Mon 23:00 | 1.7 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2 m (3.8 ft) | 7 s NNE | 9 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 02:00 | 2.0 B 2 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 7 s NNE | 9 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 05:00 | 2.0 B 2 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 7 s NNE | 11 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 08:00 | 2.3 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 8 s NNE | 9 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 11:00 | 2.3 B 3 · A 1 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 8 s NNE | 7 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 14:00 | 2.0 B 3 · A 1 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 8 s NNE | 8 kt NNE cross-shore |
| Tue 17:00 | 2.0 B 2 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 8 s NNE | 14 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 20:00 | 2.0 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 8 s NNE | 9 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 23:00 | 1.7 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8 m (2.8 ft) | 8 s NNE | 7 kt NE cross-offshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Hilo, Hawaii, HI (188) (51206), 92 km from Hapuna, reported 0 h before this update. model on target (within 0.2 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) | 2.0 m (6.5 ft) |
| Peak period | 17 s | 16 s |
| Swell from | NNW | NW |
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Hapuna tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (HST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | High 23:00 (-0.0 m / -0.1 ft) |
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 03:10 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 10:30 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 18:00 (-0.2 m / -0.8 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 00:10 (+0.1 m / +0.2 ft) · Low 05:00 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 11:30 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 18:30 (-0.3 m / -0.9 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 01:00 (+0.1 m / +0.5 ft) · Low 06:20 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 12:20 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 18:50 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 01:40 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) · Low 07:30 (-0.1 m / -0.5 ft) · High 13:00 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 19:20 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 02:10 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) · Low 08:20 (-0.2 m / -0.5 ft) · High 13:40 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) · Low 19:40 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 02:40 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 09:10 (-0.2 m / -0.6 ft) · High 14:20 (+0.1 m / +0.3 ft) · Low 20:10 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 1.0 Kua Bay 28 km · 1.1 m (3.4 ft) now
- 0.1 Pine Trees Surfing Beach 40 km · 1.1 m (3.4 ft) now
- 0.1 Kailua 43 km · 1.1 m (3.4 ft) now
- 1.9 Honoli'i 81 km · 2.0 m (6.5 ft) now
- 5.2 Hilo 84 km · 2.0 m (6.5 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Pacific/Honolulu). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (20.00, -156.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.