Tide conditions for Pupukea surf spots
Pupukea, Hawaii
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Pupukea. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next High
02:00 PM
1 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow | 2:00 AM(1.2ft) | -- | -- | -- |
| Thu, Apr 2 | -- | 8:00 AM(-0.1ft) | -- | 9:00 PM(0.1ft) |
Tomorrow
Thu, Apr 2
Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Sunset Beach
AdvancedSunset Beach on Oahu's famed North Shore is a legendary big-wave arena featuring multiple peaks that handle long-period northwest swells. Waves range from head high to thirty feet, with heavy lips, moving water, and a powerful rip current that sweeps surfers down the beach. Only experienced surfers should attempt it in the winter, while summer offers small longboard sessions on the inside.
Waimea Bay
AdvancedWaimea Bay is the birthplace of big-wave surfing, where deep-water northwest swells explode over a lava shelf to produce massive, powerful walls. When the Eddie Aikau Invitational runs, waves can exceed 20 feet and only elite surfers paddle out; at smaller sizes the shorebreak is steep and unforgiving. The bay's dramatic cliffs and emerald water make it a breathtaking place to watch nature's power.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Pupukea
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Pupukea. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Pupukea. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Pupukea on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
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