Hawaii Surf Reports/Forecasts

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Hawaii Surf Report/Forecast




 March 24-25, 2025



Forecast:  A long-period northwest (305-325 degrees) swell is quickly building down the island chain, as reflected in the nearshore buoy obs, and will peak early Monday. A High Surf Advisory (HSA) remains in effect for most north and west facing shores of the smaller islands, which has been extended through Monday night. Surf heights will near warning levels through the peak. Current projections keep surf heights just under warning level. The swell will gradually ease Tuesday through mid-week as it shifts out of the north. Choppy east shore surf, already below seasonal averages, will drop further and remain small through the upcoming week, as wind speeds remain on the lighter side. South shore surf will remain seasonably small, though a small rise is possible around mid-week.

Maui Beaches
Hana:                                                                            1+  /  (measured in feet)
Hookipa:                                                                      9-10  
Kanaha:                                                                        8-9  
Kihei/Wailea:                                                                1/2-1  
Maalaea Bay:                                                                1
Lahaina:                                                                         1+  
Upper West:                                                                 6+

Oahu Beaches
North Shore:                                                                   9-12
West Shore:                                                                     7-9
South Shores:                                                                  1+
East Shores:                                                                     1+

Big Island
North Shore:                                                                     9+
West Shore:                                                                       6+
South Shores:                                                                    1+
East Shores:                                                                       1+

Kauai
North Shore:                                                                    9-12
West Shore:                                                                       7-9
South Shore:                                                                       1
East Shore:                                                                          1

>>> The actual wave face sizes are about twice the numbers noted above

Buoys surrounding the islands     Island swell shadow lines for Kauai
Island swell shadow lines for Oahu
Island swell shadow lines for Maui
Island swell shadow lines for Big Island

NOAA Wave Model – animated
Oceanweather wave model
Stormsurf swell model – the Pacific
Stormsurf wave model – local Hawaiian Islands

Tides for Hawaii