Hakalau Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.90° N 155.13° W

Issued: 7 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hakalau sea temperature is
26.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Hakalau surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 456 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SE 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hakalau in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 22nd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 22nd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
15
0.6
SE
14
0.6
SE
14
0.9
NE
10
1.1
NE
10
1.1
NE
9
1.2
ESE
7
0.9
NE
9
1
ESE
7
1.8
E
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.2
E
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
128
123
163
208
190
124
141
91
324
236
150
232
408
356
378
344
365
398
260
297
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
ENE
10
NE
0
N
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
15
E
20
E
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:10PM0.73m
10:41AM0.66m
8:51PM0.65m
11:47AM0.74m
9:41PM0.58m
12:35PM0.81m
10:41PM0.53m
1:14PM0.87m
11:41PM0.50m
1:49PM0.92m
00:33AM0.49m
2:24PM0.95m
1:17AM0.50m
2:57PM0.98m
Low Tide
3:29AM0.23m
3:48PM0.52m
4:10AM0.21m
5:49PM0.52m
4:50AM0.19m
7:16PM0.48m
5:30AM0.16m
8:10PM0.44m
6:09AM0.14m
8:47PM0.40m
6:48AM0.11m
9:19PM0.38m
7:26AM0.09m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:02
 mm
2
7
4
2
3
2
3
1
4
2
2
Temp °C
24
24
24
24
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
Feels °C
27
26
25
27
28
26
26
26
26
26
25
25
25
26
25
24
25
25
25
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
7
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
7
0.9
NE
10
1.1
NE
10
1.1
NE
9
1.2
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.2
NE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
NE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
Energy kJ
47
62
56
163
208
190
124
96
91
173
236
150
201
408
356
378
344
365
398
260
297
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
11
0.7
NE
11
0.7
NE
10
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
SE
13
0.6
ESE
7
0.8
NE
6
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
SE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.4
SE
10
1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
Energy kJ
96
112
106
43
109
42
43
141
77
131
86
103
19
19
18
18
120
103
26
128
161
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
15
0.6
SE
14
0.6
SE
14
0.6
SE
14
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
SE
13
0.6
NE
9
0.5
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.5
E
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
136
128
123
114
23
109
70
75
52
25
28
80
5
5
4
2
3
3
6
25
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
5
0.5
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.8
E
7
1.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
14
22
86
324
232
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
20
20
0
20
20
20
20
20
16
20
167
20
20
166
14
20
20
14
20
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
4
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
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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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