Hakalau Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.90° N 155.13° W

Issued: 7 am 22 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, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 2AM. 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 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 22nd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 22nd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 27th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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
14
0.6
SE
14
1
NE
10
1
NE
10
0.9
NE
9
1.5
E
6
1
ESE
7
0.9
NE
9
1.4
ENE
7
1.7
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
NE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
123
188
181
144
181
93
132
185
298
147
201
406
419
460
322
452
310
248
196
197
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
NE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
20
SE
Wind State
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
1:56AM0.50m
Low Tide
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
9:49PM0.36m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
<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
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:02
 mm
1
7
1
4
2
3
2
1
5
Temp °C
24
25
24
26
26
25
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
26
25
Feels °C
25
26
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
25
25
25
25
24
24
25
25
25
26
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
7
1
NE
10
1
NE
10
0.9
NE
9
1.2
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
1.2
E
7
1.3
NE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
62
56
188
181
144
121
93
96
105
18
147
201
406
419
291
322
452
310
248
196
197
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
11
0.7
NE
10
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
SE
13
0.6
SE
13
0.8
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.9
NE
9
0.9
ESE
7
0.4
SE
12
0.9
NNE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.1
S
13
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.4
SE
10
1.2
NE
8
Energy kJ
112
106
42
109
109
58
29
132
86
50
98
138
19
18
153
131
3
90
103
33
169
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
14
0.6
SE
14
0.6
SE
14
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.4
SE
12
0.8
E
7
0.1
NW
10
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SE
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
20
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.1
S
16
0.5
SE
9
Energy kJ
128
123
114
23
19
67
70
52
68
4
103
99
5
5
19
3
8
25
25
5
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
5
0.6
E
6
0.8
ESE
7
1.5
E
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.7
E
7
2
ENE
8
1
ESE
8
Energy kJ
8
30
57
181
185
298
460
122
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
20
20
0
20
20
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
18
20
20
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
2
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
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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