Surf Forecast for Oahu South Shore

Rising tide into a late-morning high helps the small S pulse. Mix of 13s S and shorter SE trade energy brings waist-stomach with shoulder-ish sets at the better reefs. E–ENE trades around 10–15 kt keep most spots a bit textured, though some corners clean up. Expect intermittent lulls between the better S lines.

Midday trades freshen to 15 kt with higher gusts, pushing more sideshore texture. South pulse holds near 12s with short-period SE chop in the mix. Surf hovers around waist with occasional chest-shoulder sets at focal reefs. High tide peaks then slowly eases—some spots may feel a bit soft before the drop.

Afternoon sees steady E trades 12–15 kt, gusting high teens, keeping a sideshore bump. The 12s S energy eases a touch while short-period SE remains present. Expect thigh-waist with chesty sets on the best peaks. The outgoing tide into a near-0.5 ft low near sunset can make some inside sections shallow and quicker.

Smaller but cleaner. Light-moderate E trades with fewer gusts allow better surface conditions. Primary 12s S lines continue, with minor SE short-period energy. Look for knee-waist with the occasional chesty pulse at magnets. A late-morning high tide may slow weaker spots; pick reefs with better focus for the push.

Light trades and generally clean faces. The 12s S background eases slightly; tiny long-period SSW traces may add a stray better set. Expect knee-thigh with waist+ on the better pulses. As the tide drops toward an evening low, some reefs get a little quicker and more playful, but watch for shallower inside sections.