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Fishing forecast Hawaii

Sea conditions for anglers and small boats: waves, wind, gusts, the best fishing times and a 7-day sea outlook.

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Sea data for Waikiki, Honolulu (Open-Meteo marine model). Conditions differ along the coast and on bays, lakes and rivers.

Can small boats go out now?

Small craft caution

Waves
4.8 ft
Sea state
Moderate
Wind
13 mph ENE
Gusts
22 mph
Swell
3.1 ft
Wave period
10 s
Water temperature
79 °F
Visibility
6.2 mi

Wave height – next 48 hours

Thu 12 AM4.8 ft
3 AM4.7 ft
6 AM4.6 ft
9 AM4.7 ft
12 PM4.8 ft
3 PM4.8 ft
6 PM4.8 ft
9 PM4.8 ft
Fri 12 AM4.8 ft
3 AM4.8 ft
6 AM4.7 ft
9 AM4.7 ft
12 PM4.7 ft
3 PM4.6 ft
6 PM4.5 ft
9 PM4.5 ft

Amber ≥ 4.1 ft (caution), red ≥ 8.2 ft (dangerous for small boats).

Best fishing times today

Waning gibbous · strong tides
  • High tide turn4:38 AM – 6:38 AM
  • Dawn bite5:32 AM – 7:32 AM
  • Low tide turn12:10 PM – 2:10 PM
  • High tide turn3:10 PM – 5:10 PM
  • Dusk bite4:57 PM – 6:57 PM
  • Low tide turn9:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Fish feed most actively around dawn, dusk and when the tide turns. New and full moon bring stronger currents.

7-day sea outlook

DayMax wavesWindRainSmall boats
Today 4.8 ft 7 mph 100% Small craft caution
Tomorrow 4.8 ft 7 mph 8% Small craft caution
Sat, Oct 31 4.3 ft 5 mph 0% Small craft caution
Sun, Nov 1 3.9 ft 12 mph 48% Fair
Mon, Nov 2 3.8 ft 14 mph 20% Fair
Tue, Nov 3 3.8 ft 15 mph 40% Fair
Wed, Nov 4 – 16 mph 40% Fair

Always wear a life jacket, file a float plan (tell someone your route and return time), check the NWS marine forecast and Small Craft Advisories and monitor VHF channel 16 / NOAA Weather Radio. Do not go out when a gale, storm or tropical warning is in effect. U.S. Coast Guard emergencies: VHF 16 or 911.