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Waikiki surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.7 m 14 s SSW · Swell 2: 0.5 m 15 s NW · Swell 3: 0.2 m 7 s SW · Wind waves: 1.6 m 6 s NE
Best window this week: Saturday 17:00 HST — 9.0 1.6 m (5.4 ft) at 14 s, offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (217° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 1.6 B 0 · A 2 | 1.8 m (5.8 ft) | 10 s | NNW | 22 kt offshore | 06:34–17:54 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.8–2.3 m (6.0–7.7 ft) | 7 s | NE | 25 kt offshore | 06:35–17:54 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.9–2.2 m (6.2–7.1 ft) | 7 s | NE | 24 kt offshore | 06:35–17:53 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.8–2.1 m (5.9–7.0 ft) | 7 s | ENE | 23 kt offshore | 06:36–17:53 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.8–2.2 m (5.9–7.3 ft) | 8 s | NE | 25 kt offshore | 06:36–17:52 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.9–2.1 m (6.2–7.0 ft) | 8 s | ENE | 24 kt offshore | 06:37–17:52 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 9.0 B 2 · A 9 | 1.6–2.0 m (5.4–6.5 ft) | 8 s | SW | 22 kt offshore | 06:37–17:51 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) | 7 s NNE | 23 kt NE offshore |
| Mon 05:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 2.0 m (6.5 ft) | 7 s NNE | 24 kt NE offshore |
| Mon 08:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) | 7 s NE | 25 kt NE offshore |
| Mon 11:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) | 7 s NE | 25 kt ENE offshore |
| Mon 14:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 2.3 m (7.7 ft) | 7 s NE | 26 kt ENE offshore |
| Mon 17:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 2.3 m (7.5 ft) | 7 s NE | 25 kt ENE offshore |
| Mon 20:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) | 7 s NE | 25 kt ENE offshore |
| Mon 23:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) | 8 s NE | 24 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 02:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.9 m (6.3 ft) | 8 s NE | 21 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 05:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.9 m (6.2 ft) | 7 s NE | 22 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 08:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 2.0 m (6.5 ft) | 7 s NE | 24 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 11:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 2.1 m (7.0 ft) | 7 s NE | 25 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 14:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 2.1 m (7.0 ft) | 7 s NE | 24 kt NE offshore |
| Tue 17:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 2.1 m (6.8 ft) | 7 s NE | 24 kt NE offshore |
| Tue 20:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) | 7 s ENE | 25 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 23:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) | 7 s ENE | 24 kt ENE offshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Pearl Harbor Entrance, HI (233) (51211), 14 km from Waikiki, reported 1 h before this update. sea is smaller than the model by 0.8 m (2.7 ft).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 1.6 m (5.3 ft) |
| Peak period | 13 s | 15 s |
| Swell from | SSE | NW |
water 24.9 °C at the buoy
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.
Waikiki tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (HST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | High 22:40 (-0.1 m / -0.2 ft) |
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 02:40 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 10:20 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 17:50 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) · High 23:50 (+0.0 m / +0.1 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 04:30 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 11:10 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) · Low 18:10 (-0.2 m / -0.8 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 00:40 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) · Low 05:50 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 11:50 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 18:30 (-0.3 m / -0.9 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 01:20 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 07:00 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 12:30 (+0.1 m / +0.5 ft) · Low 18:50 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 01:50 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 08:00 (-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 / +1.1 ft) · Low 08:50 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 13:30 (+0.1 m / +0.2 ft) · Low 19:40 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 1.4 Makapuu Beach Park 18 km · 1.8 m (6.0 ft) now
- 0.6 Ewa Beach 19 km · 1.6 m (5.3 ft) now
- 1.0 Kahaluu 20 km · 2.5 m (8.0 ft) now
- 1.2 White Plains Beach 25 km · 1.6 m (5.3 ft) now
- 6.0 Hawaiian Electric Beach Park 33 km · 1.7 m (5.7 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 (21.25, -157.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.