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Poʻipū surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 1.2 m 15 s NNW · Swell 2: 0.6 m 13 s S · Wind waves: 2.5 m 8 s NNE
Best window this week: Wednesday 11:00 HST — 0.9 2.2 m (7.3 ft) at 7 s, cross-offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (181° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 0.6 B 0 · A 1 | 2.2–2.3 m (7.1–7.5 ft) | 15 s | NW | 20 kt cross-offshore | 06:41–18:00 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.4 B 0 · A 1 | 2.5–3.1 m (8.1–10.0 ft) | 12 s | NNW | 20 kt cross-offshore | 06:42–18:00 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 0.6 B 0 · A 1 | 2.2–2.5 m (7.3–8.2 ft) | 8 s | NE | 19 kt cross-offshore | 06:42–17:59 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 0.9 B 0 · A 1 | 2.1–2.2 m (6.8–7.3 ft) | 7 s | ENE | 19 kt cross-offshore | 06:43–17:59 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.3 B 0 · A 1 | 2.2–2.5 m (7.1–8.3 ft) | 17 s | NNW | 18 kt cross-shore | 06:43–17:58 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.6 B 0 · A 1 | 2.1–2.3 m (6.9–7.5 ft) | 14 s | NNW | 19 kt cross-offshore | 06:44–17:58 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 0.6 B 0 · A 1 | 2.0–2.2 m (6.6–7.1 ft) | 13 s | NNW | 18 kt cross-offshore | 06:45–17:57 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 2.9 m (9.4 ft) | 8 s NNE | 26 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 05:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 3.1 m (10.0 ft) | 8 s NNE | 22 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 08:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 2.9 m (9.6 ft) | 8 s NNE | 20 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 11:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 1 | 2.8 m (9.1 ft) | 14 s NNW | 18 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 14:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 1 | 2.6 m (8.7 ft) | 14 s NNW | 19 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 17:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 1 | 2.5 m (8.3 ft) | 14 s NNW | 18 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 20:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 1 | 2.5 m (8.1 ft) | 13 s NNW | 18 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Mon 23:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 1 | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) | 13 s NNW | 19 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 02:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) | 8 s NE | 18 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 05:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 2.5 m (8.0 ft) | 8 s NE | 20 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 08:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 2.5 m (8.0 ft) | 8 s NE | 20 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 11:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 2.4 m (7.9 ft) | 8 s NE | 20 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 14:00 | 0.5 B 0 · A 0 | 2.4 m (7.7 ft) | 8 s NE | 20 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 17:00 | 0.6 B 0 · A 1 | 2.3 m (7.6 ft) | 7 s NE | 21 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 20:00 | 0.6 B 0 · A 1 | 2.2 m (7.4 ft) | 7 s NE | 19 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 23:00 | 0.7 B 0 · A 1 | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) | 7 s ENE | 19 kt ENE cross-offshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Waimea Bay, HI (106) (51201), 140 km from Poʻipū, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.1 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 3.3 m (10.8 ft) | 3.2 m (10.4 ft) |
| Peak period | 17 s | 15 s |
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.
Poʻipū tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (HST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | High 22:50 (-0.1 m / -0.2 ft) |
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 02:40 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 10:30 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 18:00 (-0.2 m / -0.6 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 00:00 (+0.0 m / +0.0 ft) · Low 04:30 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 11:20 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) · Low 18:20 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 00:50 (+0.1 m / +0.3 ft) · Low 06:00 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 12:00 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 18:40 (-0.2 m / -0.8 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 01:30 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 07:10 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 12:30 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) · Low 19:00 (-0.3 m / -0.9 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 02:00 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 08:10 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 13:00 (+0.1 m / +0.3 ft) · Low 19:20 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 02:30 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 09:00 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 13:30 (+0.0 m / +0.1 ft) · Low 19:40 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 0.3 South Shore Hawaii 4 km · 2.9 m (9.4 ft) now
- 1.2 Kealia 29 km · 2.9 m (9.4 ft) now
- 0.9 Hanalei 37 km · 3.7 m (12.0 ft) now
- 1.9 Makaha 136 km · 2.9 m (9.5 ft) now
- 3.6 Haleiwa 143 km · 2.5 m (8.0 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 (22.00, -159.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.