Hakalau Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.90° N 155.13° W

Issued: 7 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hakalau sea temperature is
26.1° 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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NE swell with 153 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 22nd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
E
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.4
SE
16
0.4
SE
16
0.6
SE
15
0.6
SE
15
0.6
SE
14
0.6
SE
14
0.6
SE
14
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.8
NE
10
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
47
77
79
65
91
86
137
136
128
153
114
135
128
110
71
138
79
121
88
125
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
15
E
10
E
10
NE
15
E
10
ENE
10
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
SE
15
E
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
10
E
5
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:52PM0.91m
7:35AM0.53m
7:31PM0.82m
9:11AM0.58m
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
Low Tide
11:38AM0.23m
2:02AM0.27m
12:36PM0.34m
2:47AM0.25m
1:55PM0.45m
3:29AM0.23m
3:48PM0.52m
4:10AM0.21m
5:49PM0.52m
4:50AM0.19m
7:16PM0.48m
5:30AM0.16m
8:10PM0.44m
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
 mm
2
3
5
3
2
1
4
Temp °C
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
24
24
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
25
24
Feels °C
27
27
27
27
27
28
26
27
27
25
25
26
26
26
25
26
26
26
25
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.8
E
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
NE
10
1
E
8
0.7
NE
10
1.2
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
Energy kJ
24
47
77
79
65
62
47
47
60
70
153
110
92
128
79
57
138
79
121
88
125
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
12
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
11
0.7
NE
11
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
NE
10
0.6
SE
13
0.6
NE
9
0.8
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
NNE
6
Energy kJ
22
24
16
10
17
23
37
36
96
112
51
96
109
70
110
71
60
68
93
71
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
9
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SE
16
0.4
SE
16
0.4
SE
16
0.6
SE
15
0.6
SE
15
0.6
SE
14
0.6
SE
14
0.6
SE
14
0.3
NNW
7
0.6
SE
13
0.5
SE
13
0.5
NE
5
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.4
SE
12
0.6
NE
7
0.3
SE
11
Energy kJ
14
12
12
12
42
91
86
137
136
128
123
114
10
109
83
14
32
20
50
35
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
NE
4
1.2
E
7
0.5
NE
5
Energy kJ
51
7
135
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
160
95
156
156
158
95
156
158
20
20
20
14
20
20
14
20
20
0
20
160
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
1
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
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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