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Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii
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Honolulu Hawaii Surf ReportScore the best waves on Oahu's South Shore with your AI surf advisor!
The "Honolulu Hawaii Surf Report" is your inside track to legendary surf spots like Waikiki, Ala Moana, and Diamond Head. Harnessing the power of AI to analyze National Weather Service data, this podcast gives you everything you need to know about the wave conditions in Honolulu.
What's inside each episode:
- Essential Wave Info: Wave height, swell direction and period, wind speed and direction, and water temperature reports.
- Focus on Oahu's South Shore: We'll highlight the impact on iconic breaks with recommendations for different skill levels.
- The North Shore Watch (Seasonal): Get updates on when the big winter swells hit Oahu's North Shore, including insights about when it might be manageable for experienced surfers.
- Island Vibes: Stay connected to the Hawaiian surf culture with potential updates on local events, surf contests, and the unique energy of the Honolulu surf scene.
- Future Expansion: Community Connection: We aim to integrate a network of local surfers and shops to give real-time observations and inside tips.
Who benefits most from the "Honolulu Hawaii Surf Report":
- Oahu Residents: Get daily surf intel customized for your home breaks.
- Hawaii Visitors: Plan your surf adventure with an understanding of what the waves will be like during your stay.
- Dreamers & Wave Lovers: Stay connected to the pulse of surf in one of the world's most iconic destinations.
Our AI-powered approach streamlines your surf session planning.
Get stoked! Subscribe to the "Honolulu Hawaii Surf Report" and make the most of every swell!
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Hawaii Surf Forecast Tuesday May 19 North Shore Swell Building East Facing Shores Fire
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Transcribe →Hawaii Surf Forecast Monday May 4 2026 Northwest Swell Peak Tonight Tuesday Morning Waves Above Average
2w ago00:02:11Tap to summarizeGood afternoon, this is your Hawaii Surf Zone Forecast for Monday, May fourth, twenty twenty-six. A moderate northwest swell continues building this evening and will peak tonight into early Tuesday, delivering surf well above seasonal averages along north and west facing shores. This swell gradually declines through Wednesday, but here's the exciting part: a larger northwest swell is expected to arrive Wednesday and could produce surf near High Surf Advisory levels by Thursday before dropping off Friday into the weekend. Meanwhile, a south swell slowly decreases tonight into Tuesday, with small pulses preventing the waves from completely flattening out for the rest of the week. Trade wind swell remains below average, keeping east facing shores on the quieter side. Let's break down what you can expect around the islands: On Kauai, north facing shores will see seven to ten feet tonight through early morning, dropping to five through seven feet by Tuesday afternoon. West facing beaches offer five to seven feet tonight, fading to three to five Tuesday. The south and east shores stay small and manageable. Oahu's north facing breaks show four to six feet tonight, jumping to six through eight feet Tuesday morning before easing back slightly. West facing shores peek at four to six feet Tuesday morning, while south and east faces remain small. Conditions look partly sunny early, then cloudy with scattered showers and east winds diminishing after midnight. Maui's north facing shores deliver three to five feet tonight, building to five through seven feet Tuesday morning. West facing breaks stay minimal around one to three feet. East faces hold steady in the two to four foot range tonight. Big Island windward and southeast shores feature one to three feet on the north, three to five on the east side, with conditions remaining relatively consistent. The leeward side stays small, with west facing beaches one to three feet and south shores two to four feet. Tuesday brings partly sunny skies across all islands with scattered showers and lighter winds. Temperatures reach the lower eighties. High UV index expected, so bring your sunscreen. This is your Hawaii Surf Zone Forecast. Check hawaiibeachsafety.com for the latest beach hazard information, and always exercise caution near the water. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Kauai Surf Forecast Sunday to Monday: 7 to 10 Foot Waves Expected on North Shores
2w ago00:02:26Tap to summarize# KAUAI SURF FORECAST REPORT Good afternoon, this is your Kauai surf forecast for Sunday evening through Monday, brought to you by the National Weather Service Honolulu. We're looking at an interesting shift in our surf pattern over the next 24 hours. Right now, we've got small northwest swell dominating the scene with a moderate northwest swell on the way that's going to pump things up considerably. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and temperatures dropping into the upper 60s. Winds will be light from the east at 10 to 15 miles per hour. On the north facing shores, you're looking at 4 to 6 foot surf both this evening and heading into the morning. West facing beaches will stay smaller at 2 to 4 feet, while south and east facing shores see 3 to 5 feet through tonight. The tidal picture shows a high of 2.0 feet at Hanalei Bay around 4:18 this afternoon, dropping to a low of just 0.3 feet later tonight. Now here's where it gets interesting. Monday is going to bring noticeably larger surf, especially on the north facing shores. We're looking at a significant jump from this morning's 6 to 8 feet building to 7 to 10 feet by Monday afternoon. That's above seasonal average for this time of year, so surfers should definitely take note. West facing shores will see 4 to 6 feet in the morning bumping up to 5 to 7 feet by afternoon. South and east facing beaches will see a slight decrease to 2 to 4 feet and 2 to 4 feet respectively. Monday itself looks partly sunny with scattered showers and highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds will be light around 10 miles per hour. Sunrise is at 6:03 AM and sunset at 7:05 PM. Looking ahead, this northwest swell will gradually decline late Tuesday and Wednesday before potentially building again Thursday with larger swell that could approach High Surf Advisory levels. A south-southwest swell will produce seasonal average conditions tonight but gradually decrease through the week, while trade wind swell drops below seasonal average. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and as always, swim near lifeguards and exercise caution in the surf zone. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Hawaii Surf Forecast Saturday to Sunday: North Swell Fading, South Swell Peak Late Sunday
3w ago00:05:24Tap to summarizeGood afternoon, this is your Hawaii surf forecast for Saturday, May 2nd through Sunday evening. We're looking at some interesting transitions this weekend across the islands. An existing small west-northwest swell is gradually fading, but don't worry, there's plenty of action to come. North and west facing shores will maintain some elevated surf as a slightly smaller northwest swell arrives early next week. And if you're patient, a longer period northwest swell is on the way late next week, generated by a developing low pressure system near Japan that's forecast to lift toward the Kuril Islands. For those chasing the southern exposure, this is your weekend to get excited. A long period south-southwest pulse is arriving, and it's going to peak late Sunday into Monday. So if you're thinking about checking out the south-facing breaks, timing is everything over the next day or so. There's one less exciting note though. As the trade winds steadily weaken, wind waves and trade wind swell will diminish, so expect to see surf dropping along east-facing shores over the next several days. Let's break down what's happening island by island, starting with Kauai. North-facing breaks are looking at four to six feet tonight and Sunday morning, then dropping to three to five feet Sunday afternoon. West-facing shores are more modest at three to five feet tonight, fading to two to four tomorrow morning and staying there through afternoon. South and east-facing breaks are running three to five and four to six feet respectively, with the east side dropping back to three to five feet by Sunday afternoon. Tonight expect mostly sunny skies until six, then mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Winds are light out of the east at five to ten miles per hour, and lows will be in the upper sixties. Sunday brings partly sunny skies with more scattered showers, northeast winds around ten miles per hour, and highs in the lower eighties. The high tide at Hanalei Bay comes in at two point zero feet at four eighteen in the afternoon. Moving to Oahu, the pattern is similar with north-facing shores at four to six feet tonight and morning, dropping to three to five feet Sunday afternoon. West-facing breaks are one to three feet, south-facing is three to five feet, and east-facing peaks at four to six feet tonight before dropping to three to five tomorrow. Tonight will be partly cloudy until midnight then mostly cloudy with scattered showers. East winds are a bit stronger here at ten to fifteen miles per hour. Lows in the lower seventies. Sunday looks partly sunny with scattered showers, temperatures in the lower eighties, and northeast winds at ten to fifteen miles per hour. Fair warning: the UV index on Sunday is extreme, so get that sunscreen on. Over on Maui, north-facing shores are three to five feet tonight and morning, dropping to two to four feet Sunday afternoon. West-facing breaks are small at one to three feet both nights. South-facing is three to five feet, and east This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Hawaii Surf Forecast: Northwest Swell Building to Advisory Levels, Best Waves Friday Through Weekend
3w ago00:02:47Tap to summarizeGood afternoon, this is your surf zone forecast for Hawaii, issued Friday at three forty-four PM HST. An incoming northwesterly swell is building in and will bring rising surf to north and west facing shores overnight. We're looking at surf peaking near advisory levels before gradually easing through the weekend. Another slightly smaller northwest swell is expected early next week, with another long-period northwest swell potentially arriving late next week. If you're heading south, things are looking up too. South facing shores will trend upward over the weekend with the arrival of a long-period south-southwest swell. East facing shores, however, will trend downward as the trade winds weaken. Let's break it down by island, starting with Kauai. Tonight, expect north facing shores to reach seven to ten feet, climbing to eight to twelve feet by morning. West facing shores will see five to seven feet tonight, increasing to six to eight feet. South and east shores will stay mellow at two to four feet and four to six feet respectively. Saturday looks similar with north shores at eight to twelve feet in the morning, easing back to seven to ten feet in the afternoon. Tonight's low will be in the upper sixties with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers. East winds at ten to fifteen miles per hour. Moving to Oahu, the north facing shores mirror Kauai's pattern with seven to ten feet tonight pumping up to eight to twelve feet by morning, then easing to seven to ten feet Saturday afternoon. West shores staying consistent at five to seven feet tonight and six to eight feet Saturday. The slightly stronger winds here, fifteen to twenty miles per hour diminishing after midnight, will ease to around fifteen miles per hour Saturday. Low tonight in the lower seventies, mostly sunny Saturday with that very high UV index, so grab your sunscreen. Over on Maui, north facing shores are slightly smaller at six to eight feet tonight, building to seven to ten feet by morning. West shores are essentially flat at zero to two feet, while south shores hold steady at two to four feet. East shores at four to six feet. Saturday brings mostly sunny skies and a low around seventy degrees. The Big Island's windward and southeast shores show minimal north shore activity with one to three feet throughout. East facing shores getting the most action at four to six feet, and south shores at two to four feet. Tonight expect mostly cloudy conditions with numerous showers and northeast winds at ten to fifteen miles per hour. On the leeward side, conditions are calmer still. West facing shores at one to three feet and south shores at two to four feet tonight and Saturday. Mostly clear to sunny skies with isolated showers, light southwest winds becoming northeast after midnight. Saturday brings those lighter winds from the south becoming west in the afternoon. Overall, this weekend shapes up nicely for north and west shore enthusiasts while south facing breaks wake up as we progre This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Honolulu Surf Forecast: North Shore Swell Expected Late Friday, East Shores Fire Up Thursday
3w ago00:02:45Tap to summarizeGood afternoon, this is your Honolulu National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for Thursday, April 30th through Friday, May 1st. We're tracking some interesting swell activity heading into the islands over the next couple of days. Let's break down what's happening across each region. Starting with our north facing shores, we're expecting near average conditions today and tonight with surf in the five to seven foot range. That small northwest swell currently in place will gradually decline through Friday, but here's the exciting part. A storm system that developed near the Kuril Islands earlier this week is now tracking toward the Aleutians and will send a moderate, long-period northwest swell our way late Friday into Saturday. This should kick up above average surf along north and west facing shores by Saturday, so plan accordingly if you're chasing those swells. On the west side, tonight looks modest with three to five feet, dropping to two to four feet Friday morning before bumping back up to four to six feet in the afternoon. Similar story across most islands, though Maui's west shore will stay relatively quiet through the period. For those hunting waves on south facing beaches, expect minimal activity through the work week with just background swell. However, a small long-period south-southwest pulse arrives late Friday and should give everything a little boost through the weekend. South shores will see one to three feet tonight and Friday morning, rising to two to four feet Friday afternoon. Now if you're an east side enthusiast, pay attention. Trade winds are about to briefly strengthen to fresh to strong levels tonight into Friday, and that's going to fire up the east facing shores. We're looking at two to four feet tonight, jumping to four to six feet Friday morning and afternoon. Come the weekend though, those trades will weaken and the east shore surf will fade below average by early next week. Weather wise, expect mostly cloudy skies tonight with scattered showers and low temperatures around seventy. Friday brings partly to mostly sunny conditions with numerous showers continuing. High temperatures will reach the lower eighties across most islands with east winds around fifteen to twenty miles per hour. For those planning beach time, sunrise Friday is around six o'clock in the morning, sunset at roughly seven o'clock in the evening depending on your island. UV index will be very high Friday, so bring the sunscreen. A quick reminder to all water users, rip currents will be present in and near the surf zone, with strength increasing as swell size increases. Always swim near a lifeguard and exercise caution at all times. For detailed beach hazard information, head over to hawaiibeachsafety.com. That's your forecast. Get out there and enjoy these islands. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Hawaii Surf Forecast April 29 2026: Five to Seven Foot Waves Peak Thursday on Kauai and Oahu North Shores
3w ago00:02:52Tap to summarizeGood afternoon, this is your Hawaii Surf Zone Forecast for Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. A new northwest swell is filling in as we speak and will peak tonight into Thursday morning before gradually declining into Friday. If you're chasing those north and west-facing breaks, tonight through Thursday is definitely your window. We're looking at solid five to seven foot faces on north shores across the islands, with the best action concentrated on Kauai and Oahu. Looking further down the line, Mother Nature has another gift coming our way. A storm-force low currently spinning in the North Pacific will send a moderate, longer-period northwest swell toward the islands late Friday into Saturday. This one should bring above-average surf to north and west-facing shores, so if this week's swell leaves you wanting more, just hold tight. South-facing beaches will remain pretty mellow through most of the week with just background south to southwest swell. However, a small south-southwest pulse is expected to arrive this weekend from recent activity near New Zealand. This should bump up the surf, especially by Sunday, so those south shore spots will have something to work with by the end of the week. East-facing shores will stay small and choppy through midweek, though we might see a slight rise Thursday and Friday as the trades pick up. For Kauai specifically, expect five to seven foot surf on the north shore tonight and Thursday, with three to five feet on the west side. South and east shores will stay quiet. Oahu's looking similar with four to six foot waves on the north shore, building to five to seven by Thursday morning. West-facing breaks will see three to five feet, while south and east shores stay in the zero to two foot range. Maui will see three to five foot swells on the north shore tonight, building to four to six feet by Thursday. The west side will be pretty small, and south shores will see that slight uptick late in the week. On the Big Island, conditions will vary by location. Windward and southeast shores will see modest two to four foot swells on the east side, while leeward areas will remain small through the forecast period. Winds will be generally northeast to east across the islands, with speeds ranging from ten to twenty miles per hour. Expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies with scattered showers, and temperatures in the upper seventies to lower eighties. So here's the bottom line, surfers. Tonight and Thursday are prime for north and west-facing breaks. If you're eyeing the south side, wait until the weekend. And if another strong swell is what you're hoping for, Friday and Saturday are coming in hot. Get out there and enjoy what these islands have to offer. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Hawaii Surf Forecast Tuesday April 28 Northwest Swell Arrives Wednesday Strong Surf Expected Friday Saturday
3w ago00:04:31Tap to summarizeGood evening surfers, this is your Hawaii surf forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service in Honolulu for Tuesday, April 28th, 2026. Let's break down what's happening across the islands right now and what's coming your way over the next few days. Starting with the north and west facing shores, we're looking at small surf tonight before conditions improve. A small bump is possible on Wednesday, but here's where it gets interesting. An upward trend is expected during the second half of the week as a northwest swell arrives as early as Wednesday night. This swell is originating from a storm-force low that tracked into the Bering Sea over the weekend, and it's been confirmed by satellite data, so we're fairly confident it's going to materialize. Looking further ahead to Friday and Saturday, another storm-force low positioned east of Japan will send a moderate, longer-period northwest swell our direction. This one has the potential to push surf heights toward advisory levels along exposed north and west facing shores, so definitely keep an eye on that development. Now, for those of you eyeing the south facing beaches, expect small conditions through much of the week with mainly background south to southwest swell. However, another south-southwest pulse may arrive by this weekend from some recent activity east of New Zealand, which should provide a small bump in surf. East facing shores will remain relatively small and choppy through midweek, but a slight rise is possible Thursday and Friday as the trade winds strengthen. Let's get specific with the islands. Across Kauai tonight, expect north facing shores at 2 to 4 feet, west facing at 1 to 3, south facing at 1 to 3, and east facing at 2 to 4 feet. These conditions hold through the morning. By Wednesday, north facing shores bump up to 3 to 5 feet and west facing reaches 2 to 4 feet, while south and east facing remain relatively unchanged. It'll be mostly sunny with scattered showers, lows around 70, and east winds around 10 miles per hour. Over on Oahu, tonight brings 2 to 4 feet on north facing shores with 1 to 3 foot surf on the west side. Wednesday sees north facing shores reaching 3 to 5 feet with west facing at 2 to 4. Expect mostly sunny skies with scattered showers, lows in the lower 70s, and northeast winds around 15 miles per hour Wednesday. The UV index will be very high, so grab that sunscreen. Maui is looking a bit smaller tonight with 1 to 3 feet on north facing shores and 2 to 4 feet on the east side. West facing shores are holding at 0 to 2 feet. Wednesday brings modest improvement with north facing reaching 2 to 4 feet while west facing stays in that 0 to 2 foot range. Conditions will be mostly sunny with scattered showers and east winds 10 to 15 miles per hour. The Big Island windward and southeast side tonight shows 1 to 3 feet on north and south facing shores with 2 to 4 feet on the east side. Wednesday stays consistent with these numbers. Expect mostly cloudy This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Hawaii Surf Forecast Sunday Monday April 26 27 North Facing Shores Six to Eight Feet Declining Through Week
3w ago00:02:33Tap to summarizeGood evening, this is your Hawaii surf zone forecast for Sunday, April 26th through Monday, April 27th. Let's start with conditions heading into tonight across the islands. North facing shores will see six to eight foot surf this evening, easing to five to seven feet by morning. This gradual decline continues through Monday as we transition into the first half of the week. For those checking out west facing breaks, expect four to six feet tonight, dropping to three to five feet by morning, and further diminishing Monday as the current swell continues to lose steam. South facing shores will experience a somewhat inconsistent pattern. A southwest swell peaks this evening and tonight at two to four feet, followed by a gradual downward trend through Monday. However, keep an eye out for another small south-southwest pulse potentially arriving next weekend. East facing shores will remain relatively small and choppy at two to four feet, though a brief strengthening of trade winds tomorrow could produce a small bump in surf. Looking ahead to the extended outlook, north and west facing shores will see an upward trend during the second half of the week as a new northwest swell arrives. This could be followed by a larger northwest swell system Friday into Saturday, with surf heights potentially approaching advisory levels for exposed north and west facing shores. So mark your calendars for what could be an exciting weekend ahead. Current weather conditions across the islands show partly cloudy skies tonight with scattered showers. Temperatures will dip to the upper 60s to lower 70s depending on your location, with east winds generally five to fifteen miles per hour. Monday will bring mostly sunny skies with scattered showers lingering, highs in the lower 80s, and similar wind conditions. Tidal activity tonight includes lows ranging from point three to point five feet with highs between one point two and two point zero feet, depending on your specific location around the islands. Monday's tides will see lows from negative point one to point two feet with highs between one point one and one point eight feet. As always, remember that surf heights can vary significantly from beach to beach along any given coastline, and larger surf than the upper end of our forecast ranges will occur periodically. Rip currents will be present in and near the surf zone, with strength increasing as surf size increases. Swimmers should exercise caution at all times and enter the water near a lifeguard whenever possible. For the latest beach hazard and safety information at individual beaches throughout Hawaii, visit hawaiibeachsafety.com. Get out there and enjoy the waves responsibly. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Hawaii Surf Forecast Saturday April 25 26 2026 North Shore Waves Peak Sunday Small Moderate Surf
4w ago00:02:26Tap to summarizeGood afternoon, this is your Hawaii surf zone forecast for Saturday, April 25th through Sunday, April 26th, 2026. A medium-period northwest swell is peaking tonight into Sunday, bringing small to moderate surf to north and west-facing shores before gradually declining through early next week. Meanwhile, that hurricane-force low spinning across the Aleutian Islands should send us a moderate northwest swell around mid-week that we'll definitely want to keep our eyes on. Short-period northeasterly energy is fading fast this afternoon, which means eastern exposures will stay below average for the first half of next week with weak trade winds. However, locally strong trade winds could make a comeback during the latter half of the week, potentially delivering rough and choppy conditions with near normal wave heights. Small background swells from the west will linger through today and disappear by Sunday. A minor southwest bump from the Tasman Sea is expected to fill in tonight and peak Sunday. Don't expect significant southern exposure swell through the first half of next week, though a gale fetch east of New Zealand could produce a small south-southwest swell by next weekend. Let's break down what each island can expect. Kauai's north-facing shores will see seven to ten foot waves tonight and tomorrow, with west-facing beaches in the five to seven foot range. Oahu will experience five to seven foot waves on north-facing shores tonight, maintaining six to eight feet through Sunday. Maui's north-facing shores will see four to six feet tonight, building to five to seven feet by Sunday. The Big Island's windward and southeast shores will stay modest at three to five feet tonight, dropping to two to four feet Sunday. Tonight expect mostly sunny conditions until six o'clock, then mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers. Temperatures will dip to the upper sixties and lower seventies across the islands. East winds at ten to fifteen miles per hour will diminish after midnight. Sunday brings mostly sunny skies with scattered showers, highs in the lower eighties, and east winds continuing at ten to fifteen miles per hour. Remember, rip currents will be present in or near the surf zone, with strength increasing as surf size increases. Always exercise caution and swim near lifeguards. Check hawaiibeachsafety.com for the latest beach hazard information at your favorite spots. Enjoy the waves responsibly out there. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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