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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ripps Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Ripps Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ripps Reef in the next 12 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 17s period and expected on Thursday (May 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ripps Reef over the next 12 days.
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 100 | 89 | 197 | 169 | 135 | 118 | 86 | 84 | 59 | 257 | 222 | 193 | 142 | 112 | 56 | 114 | 116 | 59 | 56 | 39 | 61 | 78 | 70 | 70 | 105 | 247 | 270 | 180 | 141 | 100 | 60 | 55 | 30 | 61 | 47 | 60 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:21PM 0.75 | 6:15PM 0.71 | 7:17PM 0.66 | 8:22PM 0.62 | 9:19PM 0.59 | 10:14AM 0.24 | 10:03PM 0.56 | 11:28AM 0.32 | 10:35PM 0.54 | 12:10PM 0.40 | 10:59PM 0.51 | 12:44PM 0.48 | 11:19PM 0.48 | 1:16PM 0.56 | 11:39PM 0.45 | 1:48PM 0.63 | 12:00AM 0.42 | 2:20PM 0.69 | 12:22AM 0.40 | |||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:13AM -0.12 | 9:47AM -0.07 | 10:23AM 0.00 | 11:05AM 0.08 | 12:05PM 0.15 | 5:54AM 1:54PM 0.20 0.21 | 5:44AM 0.17 | 3:43PM 0.25 | 5:47AM 0.13 | 5:03PM 0.28 | 5:56AM 0.08 | 6:06PM 0.29 | 6:09AM 0.02 | 7:01PM 0.30 | 6:27AM -0.03 | 7:51PM 0.31 | 6:48AM -0.07 | 8:39PM 0.31 | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 5 | 6 | - | 3 | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ripps Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ripps Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ripps Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ripps Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ripps Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ripps Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ripps Reef is 4 km (2 miles) from Kane'ohe. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kane'ohe. Kane'ohe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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