Hakalau Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.90° N 155.13° W

Issued: 7 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hakalau sea temperature is
26.5° 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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NE swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hakalau in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 6th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty again. Let's break this down for the next couple weeks at Hakalau. Honestly, it’s a real bummer: there's basically nothing worth surfing for the first seven to eight days.

The only time you might get a wave is on Sunday, July 12th. Everything before that – from July 4th through the 11th – is a no-go. The wind is mostly light onshore or cross-onshore out of the east at around 9 mph, the swell is short-period, 7 to 8 seconds, and the combined energy is in the 300s (moderate). The waves are choppy and weak. Not worth suiting up.

The one standout is the morning of Sunday, July 12th. The swell bumps to 5 ft from the east, with a slightly longer period of 9 seconds. The wind goes light offshore from the northeast at 6 mph, and the energy clocks in at 502 (strong). That's your best window for clean, rideable surf. It’s a river break, so it can be inconsistent, and crowds are sometimes a factor, so expect some company. The water is 80°, which is normal for the season. The afternoon of the 12th remains okay, but the wind shifts.

From July 13th through the 19th, it’s back to the same old story: small, short-period swell from the east (3 ft to 5 ft) with onshore or cross-onshore winds at 6 to 9 mph. The energy drops into the 200s (moderate to weak). The waves are just poor.

Bottom line: you’re waiting a long time for a chance, and that chance is Sunday morning, July 12th. Outside of that, plan on finding something else to do.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
196
206
159
223
217
211
309
276
314
306
276
250
263
236
231
197
214
203
261
196
169
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
20
E
10
SE
20
E
15
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
SE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:57PM0.89m
6:22AM0.56m
6:26PM0.84m
7:37AM0.59m
6:57PM0.77m
9:07AM0.65m
7:34PM0.69m
10:36AM0.74m
8:24PM0.61m
11:47AM0.84m
9:42PM0.54m
12:45PM0.95m
11:11PM0.50m
Low Tide
10:55AM0.23m
00:53AM0.28m
11:38AM0.32m
1:28AM0.25m
12:36PM0.41m
2:09AM0.21m
2:06PM0.50m
2:56AM0.18m
4:24PM0.54m
3:51AM0.14m
6:32PM0.50m
4:50AM0.09m
7:46PM0.44m
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5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
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7:02
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:02
 mm
2
2
2
1
1
6
2
2
6
2
2
4
2
3
7
1
4
2
3
Temp °C
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
25
26
26
26
Feels °C
26
26
25
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
26
25
25
25
26
28
28
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
0.5
SE
9
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
196
206
159
164
217
211
309
276
314
306
276
39
263
236
231
197
214
203
261
196
163
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
9
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.4
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
129
99
96
103
44
46
42
42
42
41
40
25
20
20
9
3
3
19
30
77
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.4
SE
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
N
8
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
49
47
47
44
45
42
26
15
27
15
28
4
4
4
3
5
20
3
3
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
Energy kJ
223
250
109
169
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
20
158
20
158
96
20
96
98
20
20
96
14
20
20
14
20
20
14
20
20
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
2
3
4
1
2
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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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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