Waimea Bay Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report, Surf Forecast & Surf Cam
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Current Surf Conditions
Surf Height
0-1FT
Shin to knee
Swell
Wind
12KTSENE
12kts gusts, Offshore
Tide
Temperature
79°F
1mm wetsuit
North Shore Oahu Forecast
Kevin Wallis •Today
Minor NW energy pulses up some - small-wave reefs have occasional rideable waves at best
Still very small, but a little bit more push compared to the last couple days. Minor NW energy bumps up a bit more through the day - mostly knee-thigh high at the better small-wave reefs, occasionally up to waist high. The mix of the NW and a touch of tradeswell will help the best combo spots.
Surf is easing in Town but still pumping if you want quite a bit more juice and good/clean conditions.
Waimea Bay Surf Forecast
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Waimea Bay Surf Guide
Waimea's outer waters are very deep and clear of any outer reefs or shoals. As a result, much of the energy of long period swells is refracted away from the Bay by the flanking outer reefs at Alligators and Log Cabins, leaving Waimea in a bit of a swell void. This can make the place appear deceptively calm during the early stages of a big swell, compared to some of the other nearby spots. As the interval falls within the mid-period bands, watch for more swell energy to pour into the Bay. On big... Read more