Populars Surf Report & Forecast
Honolulu, Hawaii
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🌬️ WIND
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E
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8
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🌊 SWELL
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E
S
W
1.3
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.3ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
14s
WIND GUSTS
13kt
AIR TEMP
26°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1ft @
10s
10s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 10s | SSE | 6kt | E | 16kt | 24°C | 26°C | 0.1mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 1ft | 9s | SE | 6kt | E | 16kt | 24°C | 26°C | 0.1mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 1ft | 9s | SE | 6kt | E | 16kt | 23°C | 27°C | 0.1mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 10s | SE | 7kt | E | 15kt | 23°C | 27°C | 0.1mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 11s | SSE | 7kt | E | 15kt | 23°C | 27°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 12s | S | 7kt | E | 15kt | 23°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 13s | S | 7kt | E | 15kt | 24°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 14s | S | 7kt | E | 15kt | 24°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 15s | SSW | 7kt | E | 15kt | 24°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 8kt | E | 14kt | 25°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 8kt | ENE | 13kt | 26°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 8kt | ENE | 13kt | 27°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 9kt | ENE | 13kt | 27°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 9kt | ENE | 13kt | 28°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 9kt | ENE | 12kt | 28°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 9kt | ENE | 13kt | 27°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 9kt | ENE | 13kt | 26°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 9kt | ENE | 14kt | 25°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 9kt | ENE | 15kt | 25°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 8kt | ENE | 16kt | 24°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 8kt | ENE | 17kt | 24°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 7kt | ENE | 17kt | 23°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 1.4ft | 14s | SSW | 7kt | ENE | 16kt | 23°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 14s | SSW | 7kt | ENE | 16kt | 23°C | 27°C | 0mm |
Monday
Aug 10GOOD15 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.4ft 💨 6-9kt 🌡️ 23-27°C
Tuesday
Aug 11FAIR3 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.6ft 💨 5-9kt 🌡️ 23-28°C
Wednesday
Aug 12FAIR2 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-2.2ft 💨 5-8kt 🌡️ 23-28°C
Thursday
Aug 13GOOD8 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-2.4ft 💨 4-10kt 🌡️ 22-27°C
Friday
Aug 14POOR1 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-3.2ft 💨 8-14kt 🌡️ 22-27°C
Saturday
Aug 15POORCheck individual hours
🌊 2.6-3.1ft 💨 12-17kt 🌡️ 23-27°C
Forecast Summary
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Average Swell:1.3ft @ 13s
Wind Conditions:6-9kt E
Water Temperature:26-27°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Populars in Oahu is an exposed right-hand reef break that usually has waves, with the best conditions during summer, especially May. It performs optimally with a south-southeast swell and north offshore winds, receiving a mix of groundswells and windswells. The surf quality is generally unaffected by the tide. The spot can be crowded when working, and surfers should be cautious of rocks, obstacles, locals, and sharks.
Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: City: Honolulu | Suburb: Waikīkī | County: Honolulu County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Postcode: 96815 | Road: Kalākaua Avenue | Full Address: Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 2259, Kalākaua Avenue, Kalakaua Shopping District, Waikīkī, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96815, United States
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSSE
Ideal Wind DirectionN
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