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Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii

Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii

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Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii — daily surf conditions briefing for Honolulu, Hawaii. Each episode covers current wave height, swell direction and period, wind conditions, water temperature, and surf quality for key Oahu breaks including Waikiki, Sandy Beach, Sunset Beach, and the North Shore. Practical and specific — whether it's worth paddling out, which breaks are working, best sessions. Conversational tone, under 3 minutes.© 2026 YesOui.ai Politics & Government
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  • Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Monday - 25 May 2026

    Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Monday - 25 May 2026
    May 25 2026
    A southwest swell has arrived in Honolulu and it's delivering real energy. Today's dominant swell is reading 3.6 feet at 13 seconds from 219 degrees — long-period, organised, and wrapping beautifully into Waikiki Bay. This is not wind chop. Sets have genuine push, and the 13-second interval gives you time to breathe between waves and stay in position.

    Waikiki is the clear pick of the day. Queens, Canoes, and Populars are all lighting up with clean, rideable lines. Longboarders will have a field day, and shortboarders should target the more defined peaks toward the Diamond Head end. At 3.6 feet, this is fun surf — approachable, rewarding, and not intimidating.

    Sandy Beach is not the move today. Southwest energy doesn't energise that break the way other swells do, and the shorebreak remains unpredictable. Read sets carefully if you do go. Sunset Beach and the North Shore are flat — typical for this time of year, and a southwest swell won't change that.

    One nuance: the average period is sitting at 7.4 seconds alongside the 13-second dominant, meaning there's some background chop mixed in with the primary swell. Conditions may feel slightly inconsistent between sets, but the standout sets will be obvious.

    Water temperature is a warm 77.5°F, air temperature 74.7°F — ideal conditions for an extended morning session. Morning glass is the window. Get out before afternoon onshore trades soften the surface. Check local wind conditions before you load the board.

    Honolulu. Southwest swell is on. Head to Waikiki.

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  • Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Sunday - 24 May 2026

    Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Sunday - 24 May 2026
    May 24 2026
    A south-southwest swell is rolling through Honolulu today, delivering 3.6 feet at a 14-second period — and that combination matters. Long-period south energy travels from deep water and stands up properly on Oahu's reefs and sandbars. This isn't wind chop. It's real, rideable surf.

    Waikiki is the clear pick today. The break's gentle reef slope is perfectly suited to a south swell at this size, turning 3.6 feet into long, workable walls. Longboarders will have a field day, and shortboarders who pick their sets will find plenty to work with. Expect a crowd — the regulars know exactly what a south swell at this period means.

    Sandy Beach is worth a look for experienced surfers comfortable with heavy shore break. South energy can wrap around and hit with more punch than the numbers suggest, so approach with respect. The North Shore and Sunset Beach are not the move today — south swells don't translate up there. Hold off until a northwest swell fills in.

    Conditions across the board are inviting: water temperature at 77.5°F means board shorts and a rashguard are all you need. Air temperature around 74°F makes the dawn patrol comfortable from the first step on the sand. Wind can turn onshore as the day heats up, so aim for early sessions when the surface is glassy.

    Overall: a clean, organised, warm-water day at a fun size. Not pumping double overhead, but the right breaks are firing and the conditions are as good as a Honolulu morning gets at this swell window. Get to Waikiki early and enjoy it.

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  • Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Saturday - 23 May 2026

    Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Saturday - 23 May 2026
    May 23 2026
    (00:00:00) Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Saturday - 23 May 2026
    (00:00:30) Wind Advisory Through Saturday
    (00:01:09) North Shore Saturday Outlook
    (00:01:27) South Shore and Sandy Beach
    (00:01:45) Waikiki and Weekend Strategy
    (00:02:06) Tuesday Turnaround Coming

    A new north-northwest swell is sliding into Honolulu just as the east shore high surf advisory gets cancelled — but the weekend comes with conditions. A northeast trade wind advisory runs through 6 a.m. Saturday, with gusts to 50 mph through the mountain passes. Afternoon sessions Saturday and Sunday will be choppy and frustrating. The window worth chasing is the pre-dawn and early morning, when east-southeast winds drop under 5 mph before the afternoon shift swings things west-northwest and kills the texture.

    On the North Shore, Sunset Beach stays marginal through Friday. The incoming swell gives a modest boost Saturday, but it's small surf — worth a look if you're already up early, not worth a special trip.

    South-facing breaks get support from a small long-period south swell peaking Saturday. Sandy Beach could see near-average conditions — worth checking, but the forecast carries some uncertainty on exact heights. Waikiki should be rideable on that south swell support, and Saturday morning is the longboarder's best play of the weekend: glassy texture, manageable size, out before the wind builds.

    The real session is coming next week. The high-pressure ridge weakens by Tuesday, trades moderate, and a larger northwest swell fills in — with conditions potentially near to slightly above average by Wednesday. Plan around Tuesday if you want quality surf.

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