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Kahaluu surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 1.6 m 15 s NNW · Swell 2: 0.4 m 13 s S · Swell 3: 0.4 m 11 s E · Wind waves: 1.8 m 6 s NE
Best window this week: Sunday 14:00 HST — 2.6 2.2 m (7.2 ft) at 12 s, onshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (50° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 1.2 B 0 · A 2 | 2.4 m (7.7 ft) | 16 s | NNW | 21 kt onshore | 06:34–17:54 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.8 B 0 · A 2 | 2.5–3.1 m (8.0–10.1 ft) | 14 s | NNW | 23 kt onshore | 06:35–17:54 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 1.4 B 0 · A 2 | 2.5–2.6 m (8.3–8.6 ft) | 11 s | NNW | 22 kt onshore | 06:35–17:53 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 2.3 B 0 · A 2 | 2.1–2.5 m (6.8–8.2 ft) | 7 s | NE | 21 kt onshore | 06:36–17:53 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 1.0 B 0 · A 2 | 2.1–2.8 m (7.0–9.3 ft) | 17 s | NNW | 22 kt onshore | 06:36–17:52 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 1.6 B 0 · A 2 | 2.4–2.5 m (7.7–8.4 ft) | 14 s | NNW | 21 kt onshore | 06:37–17:52 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 2.5 B 0 · A 3 | 2.1–2.4 m (7.0–7.9 ft) | 13 s | NNW | 20 kt onshore | 06:38–17:51 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02:00 | 1.0 B 0 · A 2 | 2.5 m (8.0 ft) | 15 s NNW | 22 kt NE onshore |
| Mon 05:00 | 0.6 B 0 · A 1 | 2.8 m (9.3 ft) | 15 s NNW | 23 kt NE onshore |
| Mon 08:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 1 | 3.1 m (10.1 ft) | 15 s NNW | 24 kt ENE onshore |
| Mon 11:00 | 0.5 B 0 · A 2 | 3.1 m (10.1 ft) | 14 s NNW | 24 kt ENE onshore |
| Mon 14:00 | 0.7 B 0 · A 2 | 3.0 m (9.7 ft) | 14 s NNW | 23 kt ENE onshore |
| Mon 17:00 | 0.8 B 0 · A 2 | 2.9 m (9.4 ft) | 14 s NNW | 24 kt ENE onshore |
| Mon 20:00 | 1.0 B 0 · A 2 | 2.8 m (9.1 ft) | 14 s NNW | 22 kt ENE onshore |
| Mon 23:00 | 1.1 B 0 · A 2 | 2.7 m (8.8 ft) | 14 s NNW | 22 kt ENE onshore |
| Tue 02:00 | 1.7 B 0 · A 3 | 2.5 m (8.3 ft) | 13 s NNW | 20 kt ENE onshore |
| Tue 05:00 | 1.7 B 0 · A 3 | 2.5 m (8.3 ft) | 13 s NNW | 21 kt ENE onshore |
| Tue 08:00 | 1.2 B 0 · A 2 | 2.6 m (8.6 ft) | 13 s NNW | 24 kt ENE onshore |
| Tue 11:00 | 1.4 B 0 · A 2 | 2.6 m (8.6 ft) | 13 s NNW | 22 kt ENE onshore |
| Tue 14:00 | 1.2 B 0 · A 2 | 2.6 m (8.5 ft) | 12 s NNW | 23 kt ENE onshore |
| Tue 17:00 | 1.2 B 0 · A 2 | 2.5 m (8.3 ft) | 12 s NNW | 23 kt ENE onshore |
| Tue 20:00 | 1.1 B 0 · A 1 | 2.6 m (8.5 ft) | 7 s NE | 24 kt ENE onshore |
| Tue 23:00 | 1.3 B 0 · A 1 | 2.6 m (8.4 ft) | 7 s NE | 24 kt ENE onshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Mokapu Point, HI (098) (51202), 16 km from Kahaluu, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.2 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) | 2.5 m (8.0 ft) |
| Peak period | 6 s | 15 s |
| Swell from | NNE | NNW |
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.
Kahaluu tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (HST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | High 22:20 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) |
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 02:30 (-0.1 m / -0.5 ft) · High 10:10 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 17:40 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) · High 23:30 (+0.0 m / +0.0 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 04:10 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 11:00 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 18:00 (-0.2 m / -0.8 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 00:20 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) · Low 05:30 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 11:40 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 18:20 (-0.3 m / -0.9 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 01:00 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 06:40 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 12:10 (+0.2 m / +0.5 ft) · Low 18:40 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 01:40 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 07:40 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 12:30 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) · Low 19:00 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 02:10 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) · Low 08:30 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 13:00 (+0.1 m / +0.2 ft) · Low 19:20 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 0.3 Waikiki 20 km · 1.8 m (6.0 ft) now
- 0.6 Ewa Beach 24 km · 1.6 m (5.3 ft) now
- 1.4 Makapuu Beach Park 24 km · 1.8 m (6.0 ft) now
- 1.2 White Plains Beach 29 km · 1.6 m (5.3 ft) now
- 1.7 Waimea Bay 31 km · 3.2 m (10.4 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 (21.50, -157.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.