🌅6-8a 
Trade-wind NE windswell dominates the sea state, but the rideable surf comes from a fading NW 14s pulse. Expect shoulder to overhead sets at exposed reefs, with long-ish waits and plenty of cross-chop from strong ENE trades. Rising tide toward a mid-morning high won’t hurt the reefs but the wind will keep it bumpy.
- Typical waves:head
- Sets:well-overhead, lully
- Surface:sideshore
- Wind:070° 19G24kt
- Tide:▲1.4ft 10:18a
- Spectrum:
- 038° 7.3ft 10s
- 324° 3.5ft 14s
8-10a
NW long-period sets are easing but still good for head-high plus at the better exposures. Trades from the ENE continue to push sideshore texture and chop over the lineup. Approaching the 10:18a high tide may soften takeoffs a touch; windswell remains the dominant bump in the water.
- Typical waves:head
- Sets:well-overhead, lully
- Surface:sideshore
- Wind:070° 19G24kt
- Tide:▲1.4ft 10:18a
- Spectrum:
- 040° 7.1ft 10s
- 324° 3.3ft 14s
10a-2p 
Post–high tide the NW energy continues to back off and trend shorter in period, while trades freshen from the ENE. Expect chest to head-high+ at the best exposures, with mixed-up lines and cross-bump. Long-period sets are less frequent through midday, and the wind limits quality.
- Typical waves:shoulder
- Sets:overhead, lully
- Surface:sideshore
- Wind:080° 20G26kt
- Tide:▲1.4ft 10:18a
- Spectrum:
- 042° 7.0ft 10s
- 325° 3.1ft 13s
2-6p🌙 
Lower afternoon tide could add a little punch on the reefs, but NW energy keeps easing and trades remain brisk and sideshore. Look for shoulder to head-high sets where the NW is most exposed; lulls linger and the sea state stays jumbled. Mind the very low tide near 4:20p over shallow sections.
- Typical waves:chest
- Sets:overhead, lully
- Surface:sideshore
- Wind:080° 18G23kt
- Tide:▼0.1ft 4:20p
- Spectrum:
- 043° 6.6ft 10s
- 325° 2.9ft 13s
tomorrow
🌅6-10a 
Smaller leftover NW (now around 12s) mixes with persistent trade-wind NE chop. Expect waist to shoulder-high with occasional head-high sets at the most exposed reefs. Trades back down a notch but remain sideshore. A late-morning high tide may help fill in the inside but also can soften weaker spots.
- Typical waves:stomach
- Sets:head, lully
- Surface:sideshore
- Wind:080° 16G20kt
- Tide:▲1.2ft 11:05a
- Spectrum:
- 048° 5.5ft 9s
- 328° 1.9ft 12s
10a-2p 
NW swell fades further with mainly chest-high surf and shoulder-ish sets at the magnets. ENE trades remain moderate, keeping some texture and cross-bump in the water. Around the midday high, expect softer shape and less push except on the sharper outer reefs.
- Typical waves:waist
- Sets:shoulder, lully
- Surface:sideshore
- Wind:080° 16G20kt
- Tide:▲1.2ft 11:05a
- Spectrum:
- 047° 5.2ft 9s
- 328° 1.7ft 12s
2-6p🌙 
Small, mixed surf with sideshore trades: waist-high with occasional chest-shoulder sets at the best exposures. The low tide near 4:43p can add a little zip on shallow reefs but also exposes more rock. Winds remain moderate and keep it crumbly; sets grow scarce toward dusk.
- Typical waves:thigh
- Sets:chest, sparse
- Surface:sideshore
- Wind:080° 17G22kt
- Tide:▼0.1ft 4:43p
- Spectrum:
- 046° 4.9ft 9s
- 329° 1.6ft 12s
- Rating
- average+
- Swell
- chest-high typical
- Wind
- 060° 15kts (barbs)
A broad high well north of Hawaii is driving fresh to strong ENE trades, stacking up short-period NE windswell and chop. Underneath, a small to moderate long-period NW swell that peaked Wednesday is fading through Thursday and Friday. East-shore surf is advisory-level, but North Shore surf stays below advisory with cross-chop a frequent guest.
Looking ahead: Expect a smaller reinforcing NW pulse late Saturday into Sunday, with periods in the mid-teens and modest size. Trades ease a notch into the weekend, which could help surface conditions at times. Another front-supported NW pulse may arrive early next week, but confidence dips on details; plan for modest surf with typical trade winds in the meantime.