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Hawaii Surf Reports/Forecasts

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Hawaii Surf Report/Forecast

November 9-10, 2026

Forecast: A medium period swell out of the north-northwest (325 to 350 degree) will hold before gradually decreasing. Another small to moderate swell fills in Monday night, keeping small to moderate surf in place through Tuesday. A large northwest to north-northwest swell is then forecast to arrive late Wednesday into Thursday, and could bring surf near or right at warning levels.

A small south-southwest swell will keep seasonal average surf in place before declining Monday through the remainder of the week.

Rough surf along east-facing shores will hold at or above seasonal average Monday. Surf will decrease slightly by Tuesday, as trades begin to ease before increasing again by Wednesday.

Maui Beaches
Hana: 3-4 / (measured in feet)
Hookipa: 3-6
Kanaha: 3-5
Kihei/Wailea: 1
Maalaea Bay: 1+
Lahaina: 1-2
Upper West: 1

Oahu Beaches
North Shore: 3-6
West Shore: 2-4
South Shores: 1-2
East Shores: 3-4

Big Island
North Shore: 2-3
West Shore: 1-2
South Shores: 1-2
East Shores: 3-4

Kauai
North Shore: 3-6
West Shore: 2-4
South Shore: 1-2
East Shore: 3-4

>>> The actual wave face sizes are about twice the numbers noted above

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