Hakalau Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.90° N 155.13° W

Hakalau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hakalau sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.6° 

Hakalau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hakalau surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 2,724 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hakalau this week:

The surf forecast for Hakalau over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hakalau in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hakalau over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Hakalau over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, straight up – this is a tough one. The forecast is looking pretty bleak for any kind of decent surf for the entire 16-day window. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, with only a couple of brief windows that are *just* worth talking about. The first real chance for a surf isn’t until Monday the 27th of July.

So, Monday the 27th. We’ve got a clean, clear morning with a good-looking east-southeast swell pushing through at 6 ft, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is cranked up to a strong 1420. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year – no surprises there. Winds are light from the north, which is a cross-shore at this spot, keeping things fairly clean. It’s not a world-beater, and the tide might be a bit of a nuisance, but it’s the standout of the whole run. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 7 ft but the wind shifts a touch cross-onshore, so the morning is the clear call. The break is a river mouth, exposed to the swell, and it’s described as fairly consistent. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have a few others with the same idea.

Tuesday the 28th is the next option, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has the biggest swell of the whole period at 10 ft from the east-northeast, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a lot of water, and with combined energy at 2347, it’s got serious power. This is expert-only territory. There’s also a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The cross-shore wind from the northwest is moderate, so expect some chop on the surface. For the brave and skilled, the morning session might offer some big, raw walls, but it’s going to be a handful. Given the size and the conditions, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most.

After Tuesday the 28th, it’s a wasteland. From Wednesday the 29th of July all the way through to Tuesday the 11th of August, the conditions are consistently poor. The swell drops off, the period gets short (mostly 7-8 seconds), and we’re stuck with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The combined energy falls away quickly, dropping into the low hundreds. There’s a bit of a lift in size around the 1st and 2nd of August, but the onshore winds and short period make it a messy, choppy affair. Don’t bother.

Let’s be honest, there’s no magic session hiding here. Monday morning the 27th is your only real shot at something clean and rideable. Get it while it’s there, because after that, it’s a long, dry spell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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1
0
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0
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2
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
E
13
2.1
E
14
2.5
E
13
3
ENE
12
2.5
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
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8
1.8
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8
1.7
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8
1.7
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8
1.8
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8
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ENE
8
2.3
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8
2.3
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1275
1614
2223
2380
1584
424
353
383
273
307
388
364
373
412
437
686
737
621
554
457
432
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
5
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
15
SSE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
E
15
E
10
ESE
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
NE
5
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:41PM0.97m
1:54AM0.53m
3:10PM1.00m
2:30AM0.56m
3:36PM1.00m
3:06AM0.59m
4:01PM0.99m
3:44AM0.62m
4:25PM0.97m
4:25AM0.64m
4:48PM0.92m
5:09AM0.67m
5:11PM0.86m
Low Tide
9:27PM0.34m
7:54AM0.07m
9:49PM0.31m
8:28AM0.06m
10:11PM0.29m
9:01AM0.08m
10:34PM0.27m
9:34AM0.12m
10:58PM0.24m
10:09AM0.18m
11:22PM0.22m
10:46AM0.26m
11:50PM0.20m
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5:54
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5:56
5:56
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6:59
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6:57
6:57
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 mm
4
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Temp °C
26
27
26
27
26
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26
25
Feels °C
28
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30
27
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27
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27
27
27
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Information about the Hakalau Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hakalau provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hakalau can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hakalau 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 (Hakalau) 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 Hakalau 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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