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Halape surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Halape surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Halape sea temperature is
25.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halape this week:
The surf forecast for Halape over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Halape in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 16th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 16th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halape over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | |
299 | 346 | 381 | 368 | 377 | 386 | 351 | 217 | 392 | 400 | 562 | 261 | 212 | 313 | 472 | 367 | 396 | 347 | 291 | 323 | 277 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 1:36PM0.88m | 1:09AM0.68m | 2:17PM0.99m | 1:52AM0.64m | 2:58PM1.07m | 2:36AM0.60m | 3:42PM1.12m | 3:20AM0.55m | 4:28PM1.13m | 4:06AM0.51m | 5:17PM1.10m | 4:55AM0.47m | 6:08PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM0.28m | 7:22AM0.02m | 8:41PM0.24m | 7:57AM-0.02m | 9:34PM0.21m | 8:35AM-0.04m | 10:26PM0.20m | 9:14AM-0.05m | 11:20PM0.21m | 9:56AM-0.02m | 00:18AM0.23m | 10:41AM0.03m | 1:20AM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 17 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 8 |
 kJ | 93 | 55 | 314 | 368 | 377 | 386 | 351 | 217 | 392 | 400 | 562 | 261 | 212 | 267 | 472 | 367 | 396 | 347 | 118 | 116 | 277 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 12 | 35 | 53 | 25 | 45 | 24 | 21 | 159 | 22 | 46 | 104 | 157 | 153 | 193 | 82 | 176 | 75 | 172 | 59 | 100 | 167 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 9 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 67 | 42 | 40 | 130 | 131 | 20 | 37 | 125 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 299 | 346 | 381 | 223 | — | 308 | — | — | — | — | 516 | — | — | 313 | 232 | — | 187 | 187 | 291 | 323 | 135 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 193 | 84 | 81 | 55 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 191 | 55 | 55 | 0 | 55 | 55 | 191 | 193 | 55 | 58 | 193 | 55 |
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Information about the Halape Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Halape provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Halape can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Halape 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 (Halape) 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 Halape 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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