Waikiki, Oahu

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10h 6m of daylight left

Sunset at 5:15 AM

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Today scores 4.8, but tomorrow climbs to 7.8 during the 12 PM–1 PM window. Plan around it.

5-day

MAYBEMaybe

4.3/ 10 · Fair

Best time to ride

4 AM–5 AM

Next 12 hours

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

5.2 ft→

Sweet spot 1.5–5 ft

Period

8s→

Sweet spot 10–16 s

Wind

12 mph E→

Cross-shore

Tide

Next · Low 05:39 AM

Session plan

Maybe

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Waikiki, Oahu

MAYBE

Peak window

4 AM–5 AM

Avg score 4.5/10

Why this score

Tide will shift conditions soon.

Wave height5.2 ft

Swell period8s

WindCross-shore 12 mph

Current: 5.2 ft @ 8s • 12 mph wind. wave height is okay but not doing the heavy lifting period is middling and not a big factor either way wind is starting to hurt shape a bit

Next 12 hours

Peak window 4 AM–5 AM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Mixed conditions — 5.2 ft with cross winds. If you go, 4 AM–5 AM looks the cleanest stretch.

7 PM

4.35.2ft

8 PM

4.35.3ft

9 PM

4.35.3ft

10 PM

4.35.4ft

11 PM

2.85.6ft

12 AM

2.85.7ft

1 AM

2.85.8ft

2 AM

2.85.9ft

3 AM

2.85.9ft

4 AM

3.85.8ft

5 AM

5.35.7ft

6 AM

5.35.5ft

Sunrise 3:59 PM Sunset 5:15 AM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

9.3/10

Monday, Jul 20 • 3 PM–4 PM

Wave 3.9 ft

Period 16s

Wind max 13 mph

Temp 74–83°F

Saturday, Jul 18

4.8 / 10

Best: 12 PM–1 PM

Wave: 5.1 ft

Period: 9s

Wind max: 13 mph

Sunday, Jul 19

7.8 / 10

Best: 12 PM–1 PM

Wave: 4.7 ft

Period: 10s

Wind max: 13 mph

Monday, Jul 20

9.3 / 10

Best: 3 PM–4 PM

Wave: 3.9 ft

Period: 16s

Wind max: 13 mph

Tuesday, Jul 21

9.3 / 10

Best: 1 PM–2 PM

Wave: 4.2 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 9 mph

Wednesday, Jul 22

9.3 / 10

Best: 1 PM–2 PM

Wave: 4.3 ft

Period: 13s

Wind max: 10 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Saturday, Jul 18	12 PM–1 PM	4.8	5.1 ft	9s	13 mph	77–85°F
Sunday, Jul 19	12 PM–1 PM	7.8	4.7 ft	10s	13 mph	75–83°F
Monday, Jul 20	3 PM–4 PM	9.3	3.9 ft	16s	13 mph	74–83°F
Tuesday, Jul 21	1 PM–2 PM	9.3	4.2 ft	15s	9 mph	73–84°F
Wednesday, Jul 22	1 PM–2 PM	9.3	4.3 ft	13s	10 mph	75–84°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Not beginner-friendly today

Beginner basics

Where to go

Canoes and Queens are the world's most famous beginner waves — soft, slow, long rollers over a deep reef. Take a lesson, stick to the inside zone, and mind the outrigger canoes.

What to avoid

Don't drift toward Queens' main peak (locals run that takeoff) and stay clear of the deeper outside lineup. Watch for canoe traffic — they have right of way and won't stop.

Best beginner conditions

Knee-to-waist S or SW swell, light E or NE trade wind, mid to high tide. Almost any summer morning works. Foam board, sunscreen, smile.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes