Height5.2 ft (1.6 m)Period17 sDirectionSTemp.26.7 °CWind—
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Waikiki surf report
Waikiki surf report and South Shore swell
Waikiki is a sheltered South Shore surf zone where trade winds, south swell direction, reef exposure and tide can make nearby breaks behave very differently.
How to read this coverage
This page brings together surf, swell and wave conditions for Waikiki surf report and South Shore swell. SwellOracle separates real instrument observations from marine model points so you can understand what you are seeing before making a decision. Current coverage includes 4 recent observations and 1 model points; availability can vary by source and update time.
- Check the timestamp and source before comparing readings.
- Combine height, period and direction with your coastline orientation.
- Use models as context, not as an automatic substitute for a real buoy.
Read shelter and exposure together
Compare Oahu marine observations or model points by timestamp, height, period and direction. A South Shore swell can wrap into some breaks while staying filtered at others.
Use the regional signal as context, then check local wind, tide, reef exposure, beach conditions and official marine warnings before entering the water.
Available coverage
4 recent observations
1 model points
0 reference stations
Latest regional observation:
Height0 ft (0 m)Period—Direction—Temp.0 °CWind—
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Height5.9 ft (1.8 m)Period6 sDirectionENETemp.26.5 °CWind—
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Height3.6 ft (1.1 m)Period15 sDirectionSSETemp.26.7 °CWind—
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Height4.6 ft (1.4 m)Period8 sDirectionNETemp.25.9 °CWind—
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History is enabled gradually when reusable, correctly identified observations are available. Models and references without a stored series keep their own page, but do not show historical charts.
Reference tides
Check predicted high- and low-tide times for the reference port station.
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Source: Local port tide service. Times refer to the reference station and may differ from a nearby beach. Open source
Beaches to compare
Use this table as local context: the same buoy can translate differently depending on exposure, shelter and bottom.
| Beach | Exposure | Break | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waikiki Beach | S / SW | Reefbreak | Oahu South Shore |
| Queens | S | Reefbreak | Waikiki coverage |
| Ala Moana Bowls | SW | Reefbreak | Honolulu South Shore |
Visual check and warnings
Complete the table with a local visual check and official warnings before entering the water.
Regional buoy and conditions table
Compare every station included in this hub by timestamp, source, height, period and direction. Physical stations and models are labelled separately.
| Reference | Source | Updated | Height | Period | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers Point, Kalaeloa, HI (238)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-07-20T13:30:00 UTC | 5.2 ft (1.6 m) | 17 s | S |
| Hawaii modelMarine model | Open-Meteo Marine | No recent reusable reading | No recent reusable reading | — | — |
| Mokapu Point, HI (098)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-07-20T13:26:00 UTC | 5.9 ft (1.8 m) | 6 s | ENE |
| Pearl Harbor Entrance, HI (233)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-07-20T13:30:00 UTC | 3.6 ft (1.1 m) | 15 s | SSE |
| Waimea Bay, HI (106)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-07-20T13:26:00 UTC | 4.6 ft (1.4 m) | 8 s | NE |
No numeric difference is calculated when either source has no reading.
Buoy and history FAQs
What buoy information is available for Waikiki surf report and South Shore swell?
The published catalog includes 4 physical or reference stations and 1 model point for this region. Each source identifies its provider, location, data type and history status so observations are not mixed with estimates.
Why do some buoys have no historical charts?
Charts appear only when SwellOracle has a stored series of reusable, correctly identified observations. A station can keep its information page even when there is not yet a sufficient series for a chart.
What is the difference between a physical buoy and a marine model?
A physical buoy or station represents instrument measurements. A marine model estimates conditions at a grid point. Use observations as local confirmation and models as spatial context rather than treating them as equivalent sources.
How should swell height, period and direction be interpreted?
Read all three variables together: height describes the size of the signal, period helps explain its energy and direction shows where it comes from. Coastline shape, depth and local exposure can change what reaches the beach.
Keep tracking your buoys without missing a reading
Open the map, save your favorite buoys and get more context when you decide when to check conditions.
Practical takeaway
For Waikiki, interpret the South Shore swell through local shelter, reef exposure, wind and tide rather than relying on height alone.