Makapuʻu Current Conditions Summary

Makapuʻu in Waimanalo, HI is a beach break. Current conditions: 0.5 ft waves, ene 21 mph (onshore), falling → low. Onshore wind all day making conditions choppy. Makapuʻu is an exposed windward beach known for energetic shorebreak, bodysurfing, and short surfable peaks. Look for lighter wind and organized east swell. Maintain control near shore because the shorebreak can be abrupt. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.