Ranches Surf Report & Forecast

Hawaii

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu
Surf Quality: GOOD
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
THU

🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
5
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.3
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.3ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
15s
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WIND GUSTS
8kt
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AIR TEMP
24°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
2.1ft @
14s
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PRECIPITATION
0.1mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.3ft waves with long-period 15s ground swell with very light winds Note: winds from ENE would be better.

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Thursday

Apr 9
GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.4ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 19-25°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
FAIR
1.9ft16sSSW3ktSSE4kt20°C25°C0mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
1.8ft15sSSW3ktSSE4kt20°C25°C0mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
1.8ft14sSSW3ktS4kt19°C25°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
1.8ft14sSSW3ktS5kt19°C25°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
1.9ft13sSW3ktS6kt19°C25°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
1.9ft12sWSW3ktS7kt19°C25°C0.1mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2ft12sW3ktS6kt20°C25°C0.1mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2ft12sWNW3ktS6kt21°C24°C0.1mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft12sNW3ktS6kt21°C24°C0.1mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.2ft13sW4ktS7kt22°C24°C0.1mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
2.3ft15sWSW5ktS8kt24°C24°C0.1mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
2.4ft16sSSW6ktSSE8kt25°C24°C0.1mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft16sSSW6ktSSE8kt25°C24°C0.1mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft16sSSW5ktSSE7kt24°C24°C0.1mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft16sSSW5ktS6kt24°C24°C0mm
3:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft16sSSW5ktS7kt24°C24°C0mm
4:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft15sSSW5ktS7kt23°C24°C0mm
5:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft15sSSW5ktS8kt23°C24°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft15sSW5ktS10kt22°C24°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft15sWSW5ktS12kt22°C24°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft14sWSW5ktSSE13kt22°C24°C0.1mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft14sWSW6ktSSE15kt21°C24°C0.2mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft14sWSW7ktS17kt21°C24°C0.3mm
11:00 PM
FAIR
2.4ft14sWSW8ktS18kt21°C24°C0.4mm

Friday

Apr 10
POOR2 good hours
🌊 1.6-2.4ft 💨 8-17kt 🌡️ 20-21°C

Saturday

Apr 11
FAIR8 good hours
🌊 1.6-7.9ft 💨 3-14kt 🌡️ 19-24°C

Sunday

Apr 12
EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 2.5-3.7ft 💨 1-3kt 🌡️ 19-26°C

Monday

Apr 13
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-2.5ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 19-22°C

Tuesday

Apr 14
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-2.6ft 💨 2-3kt 🌡️ 19-24°C

Wednesday

Apr 15
EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.3ft 💨 0-3kt 🌡️ 19-26°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.1ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:3-17kt SSE
Water Temperature:24-25°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Ranches in Oahu is a dependable exposed reef break that sees fairly consistent surf, especially during the winter months. The spot works best with northwest groundswells and offshore winds blowing from the east-northeast. Both left and right reef breaks are available, making it versatile for different styles. It performs best around mid tide. While it can draw a crowd when conditions are good, it's generally manageable. Surf here comes with natural hazards, so watch out for sea urchins, sharp rocks, and occasional shark sightings. November typically offers the most consistent clean waves at Ranches.

Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: County: Honolulu County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Road: Farrington Highway | Full Address: Farrington Highway, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionNW
Ideal Wind DirectionENE

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