Hawaii Surf Reports/Forecasts

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Hawaii Surf Report/Forecast



 November 12-13, 2026


Forecast: Buoy 51201 near Waimea Bay has begun to observe long period forerunners as the swell is rising on north and west facing shores. This large, long period north-northwest swell (340 deg) will peak late tonight into early Thursday morning, before declining through Friday. Surf will decrease Friday followed by a north swell this weekend, which could push surf back to advisory levels on Sunday.

Surf along east facing shores will remain rough and choppy, due to the strong trade winds through Friday, then may diminish slightly this weekend. A small, long-period south swell may bring a small rise to south shore surf Thursday. Surf becomes tiny again Friday into the weekend for south- facing shores.    

Maui Beaches
Hana:                                                     2-3+            / (measured in feet)
Hookipa:                                               9-12  
Kanaha:                                                 8-10  
Kihei/Wailea:                                       1/2   
Maalaea Bay:                                        1 
Lahaina:                                                1-2  
Upper West:                                         1-2++ 

Oahu Beaches
North Shore:                                        9-12  
West Shore:                                          6-8
South Shores:                                       1-2
East Shores:                                         2-3+ 

Big Island
North Shore:                                       5-7    
West Shore:                                          ,2-3  
South Shores:                                      1-2
East Shores:                                        2-3+ 

Kauai
North Shore:                                       9-12 
West Shore:                                         6-8 
South Shore:                                        1-2     
East Shore:                                          2-3+ 


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

Buoys surrounding the islands

Oceanweather wave model
Stormsurf swell model – the Pacific
Stormsurf wave model – local Hawaiian Islands

Tides for Hawaii