WHEN.SURF FORECAST Oahu North Shore

Fading NNW leftovers keep most North Shore spots only thigh- to occasional waist-high, with the better lines on the more open reefs. Rising tide toward the midafternoon high trims the already small surf. East breeze stays light to moderate, so surfaces hold some texture but not too much junk.

Still fading through the afternoon, with mostly thigh-high surf and only stray waist-high pulses at the more exposed peaks. The 2:49 p.m. high tide makes many reefs softer and less connected. East to ENE wind adds light texture, and the overall look stays pretty weak for the North Shore.

Very small into the evening, though the dropping tide after the afternoon high may help a few waist-high sets show on the more open, westward-favored stretches. East breeze remains modest, so conditions are not terrible on the face, just small and inconsistent. Mostly cloudy skies linger toward sunset.

Friday dawn stays small but a touch more mixed, with waist-high surf at average spots and occasional stomach-high sets where the longer-period west angle sneaks in, especially toward the western end. The low morning tide helps the little stuff stand up. Expect some chop from freshening easterly trades and lots of clouds around.

Through midday the North Shore stays modest, mostly waist-high with scattered stomach-high sets at the better western end magnets. Mixed west and NNW energy keeps the surf uneven and lully. Trades freshen and turn more sideshore, so surface texture gets more pronounced, with mostly cloudy skies and a few brief showers.

Little change Friday afternoon: still mostly waist-high surf with occasional stomach-high sets at the better peaks, a touch more noticeable toward the western end on the west-angle energy. Rising tide into midafternoon softens the smaller waves, then shape improves a bit later. Trades ease some late day, though texture sticks around.

Saturday morning looks a notch fuller, with waist- to stomach-high surf at average spots and occasional chest-high sets where the mixed WNW and west energy focuses best. The low tide early helps the smaller reefs start working. ENE wind stays moderate and partly offshore, but some trade chop keeps it textured rather than clean.

Saturday afternoon holds small to modest surf, mostly waist- to stomach-high with occasional chest-high sets, best where the west angle refracts in. The 4:16 p.m. high tide softens many spots, and short-period trade chop becomes more noticeable. Expect a bumpier surface than the morning, though still some fun lines at times.