Pupukea, Hawaii — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Pupukea, Honolulu County.
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Pupukea unfolds along Oahu's North Shore, a place where emerald slopes descend with a quiet determination to meet the restless, vast Pacific. It lies 14.2 miles north-north-west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 347°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of Laie. The land here is a study in contrasts: the volcanic ridges, softened by centuries of rain and growth, provide a verdant backdrop, their peaks often wreathed in mist that lends a spectral beauty to the mornings. Below, the coastline is a rugged embrace of dark lava rock, punctuated by stretches of golden sand that shimmer under the relentless Hawaiian sun. The air itself carries a distinct tang, a bracing blend of salt spray from the crashing waves and the sweet, earthy perfume of tropical foliage that clings to every available surface, from the gnarled branches of ancient kukui trees to the vibrant hibiscus blooming defiantly by the roadside. This stretch of coastline has long been a place of profound significance, its history etched into the very contours of the land. For generations, it was an agricultural heartland, its rich volcanic soil yielding bountiful crops that sustained local communities and fueled a modest export trade. While the island’s economy has diversified, the agricultural spirit still lingers, evident in the roadside stands laden with fresh papaya, pineapple, and local honey, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth. The famous surf breaks that draw international attention are, in a way, a more recent chapter in Pupukea’s story, a natural phenomenon that has transformed this quiet corner of Oahu into a global pilgrimage site for those who seek the thrill of the ocean's power, a power that has shaped the character of Pupukea as much as any human endeavor.
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| Location | Pupukea, Honolulu County, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 21.64814°N, 158.06247°W |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96712 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pupukea, Hawaii, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Pupukea includes coordinates 21.648140°N, 158.062470°W, situated in Honolulu County. ZIP code 96712. Telephone area code: 808. Timezone: Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.