Surf spot

Kalama

Forecast conditions and map view for Kalama in USA, Hawaii, Oahu. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Hawaii, Oahu
Coordinates: 21.4057, -157.7389

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Wave height (m)	0.9	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.9	0.9	1	1	1.1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1
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Wave period (s)	6.2	5.8	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.3	5.6	8.3	8.4	8.3	8.1	8.1	8.3	8.3	8.4	8.2	8.1	7.5	7.3	7.2	6.9	7.2	7.2	6.2	7.4	6	7.4	5.9	5.7	7.8	7.8	5.7	5.9	6	5.5	4.5	4.7	5.3	5.2	6	5.3	5.2	5.5	6.2	5.2	5.5	5.6	5.5	5.3	5.5	6.5	9	7	9.3	6.8	6.1
Wave energy (kJ)	61	89	89	87	90	86	63	127	125	120	116	88	89	112	109	104	100	77	71	66	49	50	45	33	45	42	45	38	31	53	50	25	23	26	26	24	27	29	27	33	31	36	33	41	48	52	58	59	62	50	63	109	82	145	95	71
Wind speed (km/h)	23.7	18.1	16.6	23.7	19.8	16.4	13.6	12.9	10.7	11.6	12.9	13.2	12.3	11.5	11.4	10.5	13.6	12.4	13	12.6	13.5	14.3	14.8	14.6	14.4	12	12.7	20.9	15.8	15.8	14.7	16.1	12	13.9	16.6	17.3	16.3	20.1	18.4	21.7	25.8	23.8	27.7	27.4	24.3	27	26.5	26.3	21.8	20	25.1	24.7	22.2	21.7	20.5	22.1
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Kalama is a surf spot on Oahu, Hawaii, known for its fun, tropical reef setup and laid-back local vibe. Depending on conditions, it can offer clean, peeling waves that are best suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when a solid swell lines up.

Quick description

Location: Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Type: Reef break / coastal surf spot
Wave character: Often fast, punchy, and hollow at times
Best on: Swells with a good wind and tide combination
Crowd: Can be busy, with a local crowd and visitors
Skill level: Usually better for surfers comfortable with reef breaks

What it’s like

Kalama typically has a warm-water, island surf feel: turquoise water, reef bottom, and waves that can be playful but also demanding. When conditions are right, it can produce clean rideable sections and occasionally stronger, more powerful waves.

Things to know

Reef hazard: Booties may help if you’re not used to reef surfing.
Conditions matter a lot: Wind, tide, and swell direction can change the quality quickly.
Respect locals: Like many Hawaiian spots, etiquette and awareness are important.