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.

  1. May 31

    Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Sunday - 31 May 2026

    A genuine south groundswell has arrived at Honolulu, and the numbers tell the story: 3.6 feet at 17 seconds. That long period is the headline — deep-water energy delivering organized sets with real push through the water column, not wind chop. Waikiki is made for days like this. The long-period swell will hold its shape across those gentle reef sections, making it an ideal session for longboards, eggs, and mid-lengths. If you've been waiting for a clean, approachable morning in the water, today is it. For intermediate and experienced surfers, Bowls and Ala Moana are worth a look. The long-period energy will generate snap at those more critical breaks. Sets will be inconsistent — that's the trade-off with a long-period groundswell — so patience in the lineup pays off. Sandy Beach deserves serious caution. South swell plus sand bottom plus heavy shore break is a powerful combination. At 17 seconds, 3.6 feet hits significantly harder than it reads on paper. Know your limits before paddling out. The North Shore and Sunset Beach are quiet today — no north component in this swell, and those breaks stay out of the picture. Water temperature is a comfortable 77.7°F, air temperature 76.3°F. The session window is early. As the day heats up and trade winds build, conditions on the south side can deteriorate quickly. First light gives you the cleanest water of the day. South groundswell, long period, warm water. Get on it early. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  2. May 30

    Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Saturday - 30 May 2026

    A long-period south swell is the headline for Honolulu today, and the numbers are worth paying attention to. Significant wave height sits at 3.9 feet from the south-southwest, but that 18-second period is what matters — deep-water energy like this travels organised and powerful, and the sets on the reefs will punch well above the significant wave height figure. Expect head-high to overhead waves when the better sets roll through. Waikiki is a standout today. South swells are home territory for these breaks, and the long period means waves will stand up properly and offer a real wall to work with. Minimal close-outs, reefs handling the swell well — a genuine quality session for those who make it out. Sandy Beach is worth a look if you know your level. The south-southwest angle works for that stretch, but an 18-second period makes Sandy heavier and more consequential on the bigger sets. Commit carefully. The North Shore and Sunset Beach are largely sheltered from this south energy — skip the drive north today. The action is firmly on Oahu's south shore. Water temperature is a comfortable 77.9°F. Board shorts or a spring suit will do fine. Air temperature is 75.2°F, so the whole session feels easy from start to finish. Wind data wasn't available for today's read, so check local conditions before you head out. Early mornings on south swells like this tend to go glassy before any sea breeze develops — get out as early as you can. Eighteen seconds doesn't show up every week. For experienced surfers on Oahu's south shore, today is a day worth paddling out for. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  3. May 29

    Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Friday - 29 May 2026

    A southwest swell is filling in across Honolulu this morning, and the headline number is that 13-second period. Long-period energy from the southwest is wrapping around Diamond Head and hitting Waikiki at an ideal angle — expect waist-to-chest-high sets with the better ones pushing shoulder-high. Clean, organised waves that peel across the reef rather than close out. Longboarders are going to love this setup. Shortboarders can find something on the better sets too. Get there early; crowds will be out. Sandy Beach is a different story. That southwest swell is generating a punchy shore break. Fun if you're a regular, but first-timers should watch from the sand and read a few sets before committing. Sunset Beach and the North Shore are essentially flat. Southwest energy doesn't reach those north-facing breaks. The North Shore season is still months away — nothing to chase up there today. Water temperature is a warm 77.7°F. Board shorts and a rash guard is all you need. Air temperature sits at 75°F. The average swell period of 8.5 seconds signals some background chop mixed in with the primary energy, but early morning glass before the sea breeze arrives will give you the cleanest windows. Bottom line: Waikiki is working, the water is warm, and the conditions are genuinely pleasant. Get out there. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  4. May 28

    Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Thursday - 28 May 2026

    A south-southwest swell is running through Honolulu today at 3.6 feet and a 13-second period — and that period is the story. Long enough to give the waves real shape and push, this is the kind of south swell that separates a worthwhile session from a sloppy washout. Waikiki is the clear pick today. The reefs along that stretch are dialled in for south swells, and at chest-to-shoulder-high with genuine punch behind each set, you're looking at fun, rideable waves that reward both longboarders and beginners. Cruisy but not boring — get in early before afternoon winds have a chance to mess with the surface. Sandy Beach is a different conversation. That 13-second period brings real power to Sandy's shore break, and if you don't already know that break well, today is not the session to introduce yourself. Experienced locals will know exactly what to look for. North Shore and Sunset are quiet — south swells don't wrap meaningfully to that side of the island. Hold those spots for winter groundswells. Water temperature is sitting at a comfortable 77.9°F, air at 74.1°F. A light shorty or trunks and you're set for the full session. Bottom line: the 13-second period is doing the heavy lifting today. Set the alarm, get to Waikiki early, and make the most of one of the better south swell mornings Honolulu has served up lately. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  5. May 27

    Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Wednesday - 27 May 2026

    A northwest groundswell has filled in overnight, and Honolulu is waking up to some of the cleanest conditions of the week. Today's swell is reading 3.6 feet at 15 seconds from 310 degrees — that long period is the headline. This is real groundswell with shape, not wind chop, and the breaks that respond to northwest energy are showing up. Waikiki is the pick for longboarders and cruisers today. The NW angle wraps nicely into the bay, producing waist-to-chest-high sets on the better waves. Crowds will follow, so an early paddle-out is strongly recommended. North Shore — Sunset Beach in particular — is also worth the drive. Fifteen-second NW energy tends to find Sunset, and you can expect head-high sets with clean faces. Not massive, but quality surf. Sandy Beach and the south shore are largely sitting this one out. Northwest swells don't wrap enough energy around the island to generate size on the south side, so save the trip for another day. Water temperature is a comfortable 78.1°F — pure boardshorts weather. Air temperature sits at 74.3°F. Wind is calm enough that morning conditions should stay clean. The window is now: get out before the sea breeze fills in and the lineups get crowded. This is your daily Honolulu surf briefing — practical, specific, and under three minutes. Whether you're a visiting surfer scoping Waikiki or a local deciding whether to make the run to the North Shore, this report gives you the call before you leave the house. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  6. May 26

    Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Tuesday - 26 May 2026

    A south-southwest groundswell is running this morning in Honolulu, and it's worth getting out of bed for. The swell is reading 3.3 feet at 13 seconds from 192 degrees — and that period is the key detail. Thirteen seconds means organised, energy-packed groundswell, not wind chop. The waves will feel bigger than the numbers suggest on the right break. Waikiki is the standout call today. That 192-degree south angle feeds directly into Waikiki's long, peeling rights, and longboarders and mid-length riders will find plenty of nose-ride distance. Shorter boards will work too — it's fun, clean surf with room to breathe. Not critical, not scary, just a genuinely enjoyable Honolulu surf day. Sandy Beach is worth a check. South swells can light up the shorebreak there, but at 3.3 feet the conditions are more manageable than heavy. Temper expectations for serious barrels, but it could surprise you. The North Shore is quiet — south swell bypasses that side of the island entirely. If you're up there, point your car south. Water temperature is a comfortable 77.5°F with air at 74.3°F — boardshorts only, no wetsuit needed. An early session before the trades fill in is the move. This isn't a swell of the decade, but a 13-second south groundswell with warm water and clean conditions is a legitimate, satisfying surf day in Honolulu. If you've been waiting for a reason to paddle out this week, today is it. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  7. May 25

    Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Monday - 25 May 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. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  8. May 24

    Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Sunday - 24 May 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. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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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.

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