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Hawaii Surf Report

This surf report contains buoy data and images that depict the current state of the ocean and atmosphere within the Hawaiian swell window. Use this page to track storms, observe arriving swells, and determine winds and tides at your beach.

Also see Buoy Data & Current Weather
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Buoy Overview Map
(Click on a buoy for more detailed information)
Courtesy:
Scripps Research Institute

Buoy data

 

 

Stormsurf Buoys
(Click a buoy for detailed swell and surf data)

 

 

Select Pacific Buoys
For a full list of Pacific Ocean buoys, click here

Current Observations Swell Forecast
Buoy Number Buoy Name Primary Observation Secondary Observation Spectral Density of Current Observation 6 hr Hindcast & 180 hr Forecast
(NOAA OMB)
ALASKA
Offshore
To view buoy locations select a Buoy Map: Buoy Map    
46066 South Aleutian NDBC Wave Met Spec Dens Forecast
HAWAII
North Shore
To view buoy locations select a Buoy Map: Buoy Map    
51001 NW Hawaii NDBC

Wave Met

Spec Dens Forecast
51003 Western Hawaii NDBC

Wave Met

Spec Dens Forecast
  North Oahu
(22.0N - 157.75W)
     

Forecast

NORTH & CENTRAL CA
Offshore
To view buoy locations select a Buoy Map: Map 1 North
& South
   
Nearshore  
46012 Half Moon Bay NDBC Wave Met Spec Dens Forecast
SOUTH CALIFORNIA
Offshore
To view buoy locations select a Buoy Map: Buoy Map 1    
  San Nicholas Is. (9 Band) SRI      
46025 Catalina RDG NDBC Wave Met Spec Dens Forecast
46047 Tanner Banks NDBC Wave Met Spec Dens  
Nearshore  
46053 Santa Barbara E NDBC Wave Met Spec Dens  
  Oceanside (9 Band) SRI      
  Pt. La Jolla (9 Band) SRI     Forecast
HAWAII
S Shore
(See N. Hawaii North Shore for buoy map)
51004 Southeast Hawaii NDBC Wave Met Spec Dens Forecast
51002 Southwest Hawaii NDBC Wave Met Spec Dens Forecast
  South Oahu
(21.0N - 158.25W)
     

Forecast

SOUTHWEST TROPICAL PACIFIC (See N. Hawaii North Shore for buoy map)
51028 Christmas Island NDBC Wave Met Spec Dens Forecast
  Pago Pago (14.30S - 170.70W)      

Forecast

  Wake (19.50N - 166.50E)      

Forecast

  • SRI = Links to the Scripps Research Institute (SRI) data server for 9 band Directional Spectra
  • CDIP = Links to the Coastal Data Information Program data server for Directional Spectra
  • NDBC = National Data Buoy Center - Primary Source for Wave and Wind Observations
  • Wave Met = Links to the NDBC FTP server which is often up when the prime web server is down.
    Two links provided: One to detailed 'Wave' data, the other to 'Meteorlogical' data (including Significant Sea heights). Heights are in meters, Time in GMT/UTC. Field descriptions can be found here: Wave Met
  • Spec Dens = Links to the National Data Buoy Center. Dispalys the amount of energy in each spectral band by period.
  • Buoy Forecast is from the Wavewatch III Wave Model courtesy of NOAA OMB.
    Tabular display tracks up to 6 swells as they converge on any buoy simultaneously. Identifies Significant Wave Height, Swell Height, Period and Direction hourly for the previous 12 hours and 72 hours into the future. Wherever possible, the Regional Model is used to increase accuracy. Heights are in meters, Period in seconds. Direction indicates where the swell is heading. Add or substract 180 degrees to calcuate where it came from.

 

Spectral Density
(Waimea Bay Buoy)

Spectral Density
(Buoy 51002)

 

Swell Trend for Northwest Hawaii Buoy 51101
Courtesy: National Data Buoy Center NDBC

Swell Height (in ft) & Period (in secs)

 

 

Coastal Conditions
(updated every 3 hours)

 

 

Northern Hemisphere IR Satellite Image
Courtesy: NWS Western Region Headquarters

 

 

West Pacific GMS-5 IR Satellite Image
Courtesy: NOAA

 

 

East Pacific Infrared GOES-10 Satellite Image
Courtesy: NOAA

 

 

Hawaiian Infrared Satellite Image
(Click Image to Enlarge)
Courtesy: GOES NOAA

 

 

Current Global Winds Via QuikSCAT Satellite Based Sensors
(Ascending Pass)
Courtesy: NOAA OPPT

 

 

Local Marine Wind Conditions Via QuikSCAT Satellite Based Sensors
(Ascending Pass)
Courtesy: NOAA OPPT

 

 

North Hemipshere Surface Level Pressure from the MRF Model
Courtesy: UNISYS/Purdue
(Updated once per day)

 

 

00hr NOAA Wave Model
Courtesy: Scripps Research Institute
(Updated twice daily at 10Z and 22Z)

NW Pacific View

Height Period

 

 

SE Pacific View
Courtesy: Scripps Research Institute

Height Period

 

 

NOAA 00hr Wavewatch Wave Model - North Pacific View
Courtesy: NOAA OMB

Height Period

 

 

Stormsurf Buoy Forecasts
(Click a buoy for detailed swell and surf data)

 

 

Tides
Courtesy: Biological Sciences: University of South Carolina

Honolulu, Oahu Mokuoloe,Kaneohe Bay, Oahu
Kawaihae, Big Island Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Nawiliwili, Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii
Kahului, Hawaii Kihei, Maui
Kaunakakai, Molokai  

 

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