WHEN.SURF FORECAST Oahu South Shore

Solid south-swell surf is still running, with common head-high waves and occasional overhead sets at the better reefs. Dawn trades look a touch lighter than later, so the early texture should stay manageable before more easterly bump builds. The small morning high tide should not hurt size much.

Still plenty of juice from the fading south-southwest swell, with shoulder-high to head-high surf and some overhead sets at standout peaks. The late-morning low tide helps keep smaller sections lively, but easterly trades freshen through the window and add more texture. Leeward weather stays mostly pleasant.

The swell eases another notch through the afternoon, settling into mostly chest to shoulder high surf with head-high sets at the better reefs. Fresh trades keep a ruffled cross-offshore texture on it, but the surf remains plenty rideable. Conditions soften a bit more toward late afternoon.

Dropping swell and the evening high tide take some of the spark out of it, especially at tide-sensitive reefs. Expect mainly chest-high surf with occasional head-high sets, plus steady trade-wind texture. Still rideable, but less lined up and less punchy than the morning windows.

Friday morning still has some leftover south-swell lines, running chest-high at average spots with occasional head-high sets. Trades are stronger than today and more clearly sideshore, so the surface looks rougher even with a decent morning tide window. Mostly sunny leeward weather should keep visibility good.

By late morning and early afternoon the swell is down another step, with mostly stomach to chest high surf and shoulder-high sets. The late-morning low tide helps shape a few sections, but strong easterlies keep plenty side texture on the face. Overall, still workable but fairly average.

Smaller south-swell leftovers continue through the afternoon and evening, mostly waist to stomach high with occasional chest to shoulder sets. Fresh trades stay firmly sideshore, and the evening high tide trims some push at softer reefs. There should still be rideable lines, but quality looks pretty limited.

The fading south swell leaves mostly waist-high surf, with occasional stomach-high sets at the better reefs. Fresh trades are already in the mix from first light, so there is not much sign of true morning glass. Smaller waves stay at least somewhat playful through the morning tide cycle.

Small leftovers linger for the afternoon, mainly around waist high with occasional stomach-high sets at the better peaks. The early afternoon low tide helps some reefs hold shape, but strong trades keep the sea surface pretty chopped from the side. Mostly dry weather continues, with modest surf overall.