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Waimea Bay/Pinballs Surf Forecast
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Waimea Bay/Pinballs surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 20 Dec 2024 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimea Bay/Pinballs this week:
The surf forecast for Waimea Bay/Pinballs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waimea Bay/Pinballs in the next 12 days are 6.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 20th Dec) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 23s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 20ft (6.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Bay/Pinballs over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 8603 | 7426 | 13090 | 7197 | 4523 | 3124 | 27250 | 15464 | 8248 | 5204 | 4126 | 2288 | 1480 | 1135 | 689 | 396 | 979 | 9601 | 15108 | 12736 | 7661 | 4738 | 3612 | 2855 | 1945 | 1594 | 1863 | 624 | 604 | 351 | 439 | 192 | 449 | 369 | 295 | 185 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:59PM 0.30 | 6:52AM 0.63 | 7:14AM 0.57 | 7:28AM 0.52 | 12:33AM 0.51 | 7:21AM 0.48 | 12:49AM 0.59 | 1:13AM 0.66 | 1:40AM 0.71 | 2:11AM 0.76 | 2:43AM 0.79 | 11:52AM 0.34 | 3:16AM 0.82 | 12:40PM 0.34 | 3:50AM 0.83 | 1:26PM 0.34 | 4:23AM 0.83 | |||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:54PM 0.28 | 10:28PM 0.25 | 3:15PM 0.25 | 3:35PM 0.23 | 3:57PM 0.19 | 5:41AM 0.47 | 4:22PM 0.16 | 4:50PM 0.13 | 5:22PM 0.09 | 5:56PM 0.06 | 6:32PM 0.02 | 10:41AM 0.34 | 7:08PM -0.00 | 11:03AM 0.33 | 7:44PM -0.02 | 11:28AM 0.33 | 8:20PM -0.01 | |||||||||||||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waimea Bay/Pinballs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waimea Bay/Pinballs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waimea Bay/Pinballs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waimea Bay/Pinballs 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 (Waimea Bay/Pinballs) 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 Waimea Bay/Pinballs 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.
Waimea Bay/Pinballs is 16 km (10 miles) from Wahiawa. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wahiawa. Wahiawa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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