Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau Harbour surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 24s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Honokohau Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 24s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau Harbour over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNE 4 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
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50 | 47 | 46 | 8 | 97 | 149 | 433 | 622 | 801 | 969 | 1373 | 1038 | 1252 | 803 | 763 | 687 | 557 | 507 | 384 | 303 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:45PM0.29m | 1:29PM0.67m | 00:44AM0.24m | 2:14PM0.74m | 1:41AM0.20m | 3:00PM0.80m | 2:37AM0.18m | 3:46PM0.83m | 3:32AM0.17m | 4:32PM0.83m | 4:28AM0.17m | 5:18PM0.80m | 5:28AM0.18m | 6:03PM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:02AM-0.07m | 8:33PM0.11m | 6:41AM-0.09m | 9:33PM0.07m | 7:23AM-0.10m | 10:26PM0.04m | 8:07AM-0.11m | 11:17PM0.02m | 8:52AM-0.10m | 00:05AM0.01m | 9:40AM-0.07m | 00:52AM0.01m | 10:30AM-0.03m | ||||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
7:01 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | |
mm | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
16 | 154 | 94 | 183 | 109 | 205 | 433 | 622 | 801 | 969 | 1373 | 1038 | 1252 | 803 | 763 | 687 | 557 | 507 | 384 | 303 | 322 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NNE 8 | WNW 11 | NNE 4 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | NNW 12 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
32 | 23 | 46 | 8 | 97 | 149 | 102 | 88 | 127 | 137 | 73 | 83 | 69 | 49 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 29 | 226 | 390 | 339 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NE 18 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NE 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
50 | 47 | 26 | 45 | 32 | 18 | 123 | 155 | 150 | 75 | 17 | 45 | 49 | 46 | 22 | 21 | 31 | 19 | 6 | 27 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | — | — | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 |
— | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | 103 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 104 | 87 | 6 | 87 | 87 | 0 | 87 | 25 | 45 | 47 | 12 | 0 | 42 | 12 | 0 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 104 | 104 |
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Information about the Honokohau Harbour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Honokohau Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Honokohau Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Honokohau Harbour surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Honokohau Harbour) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Honokohau Harbour may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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