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Hawaii Surf Reports/Forecasts

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Hawaii Surf Report/Forecast

January 18-19, 2026

Forecast: Surf will continue to gradually lower, as the current north-northwest swell declines, eventually dropping below advisory levels. A moderate, long period, northwest swell (320 degree) is expected to arrive Sunday into Sunday night. This swell looks to briefly bring surf heights above advisory levels for north and west facing shores. Tuesday through through mid-week next week, a series of overlapping moderate, west-northwest swells is introduced that will keep surf along north and west facing shores elevated. Rough, choppy surf along east facing shores will hold for the next couple of days. Additionally, some east facing shores sensitive to northerly swells may experience a slight uptick in surf heights with a fading north-northwest swell. No noteworthy swells are expected for the next few days for south facing shores.

Maui Beaches
Hana: 1-2+ / (measured in feet)
Hookipa: 6-8
Kanaha: 5-7
Kihei/Wailea: 1
Maalaea Bay: 1/2-1
Lahaina: 1-2
Upper West: 3-4

Oahu Beaches
North Shore: 7-10
West Shore: 3-6
South Shores: 1-2
East Shores: 1-2+

Big Island
North Shore: 6-7
West Shore: 3-4
South Shores: 1-2
East Shores: 1-2+

Kauai
North Shore: 7-10
West Shore: 3-6
South Shore: 1+
East Shore: 1-2

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

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