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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 02 Jan 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makapu'u this week:
The surf forecast for Makapu'u over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 03) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 3rd Jan) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 3rd Jan) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 9th Jan) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makapu'u over the next 12 days.
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 98 | 149 | 127 | 116 | 98 | 76 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 37 | 35 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 146 | 85 | 61 | 18 | 235 | 197 | 210 | 244 | 222 | 142 | 66 | 78 | 151 | 164 | 173 | 80 | 292 | 246 | 264 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | glass | off | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:37AM 0.66 | 4:36PM 0.28 | 6:08AM 0.61 | 5:59PM 0.27 | 6:36AM 0.55 | 7:58PM 0.29 | 7:00AM 0.48 | 10:31PM 0.37 | 7:16AM 0.42 | 12:06AM 0.48 | 12:58AM 0.58 | 1:39AM 0.66 | 2:17AM 0.70 | 11:35AM 0.27 | 2:52AM 0.73 | 12:46PM 0.28 | 3:25AM 0.73 | 1:41PM 0.29 | 3:57AM 0.72 | 2:27PM 0.30 | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:52PM -0.06 | 12:31PM 0.16 | 10:31PM 0.01 | 1:11PM 0.13 | 11:14PM 0.09 | 1:52PM 0.09 | 12:07AM 0.20 | 2:37PM 0.05 | 2:00AM 0.29 | 3:25PM 0.00 | 4:16PM -0.04 | 5:07PM -0.07 | 5:57PM -0.10 | 9:44AM 0.22 | 6:45PM -0.12 | 9:56AM 0.21 | 7:29PM -0.12 | 10:16AM 0.20 | 8:10PM -0.12 | 10:40AM 0.19 | ||||||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | 4 | - | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Makapu'u Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Makapu'u provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Makapu'u can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makapu'u 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 (Makapu'u) 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 Makapu'u 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.
Makapu'u is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Kailua. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kailua. Kailua has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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