Halape surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

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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 most powerful waves expected at Halape in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
E
9
1.9
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
343
240
216
275
241
311
352
337
454
422
418
443
439
427
535
488
382
386
402
470
529
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
35
ENE
40
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
20
NE
35
ENE
35
NE
20
NE
35
ENE
35
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
15
NE
25
E
20
E
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:48PM0.76m
12:14PM0.63m
11:38PM0.74m
12:56PM0.76m
00:24AM0.72m
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
Low Tide
5:50AM0.19m
5:38PM0.35m
6:19AM0.13m
6:47PM0.32m
6:50AM0.07m
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
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:49
6:49
2
Temp °C
25
27
27
24
26
26
24
26
26
25
26
26
25
27
27
25
28
27
26
28
27
23
21
22
21
23
21
20
22
22
24
23
22
23
24
24
23
26
23
26
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
15
1.6
E
8
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
13
1.8
E
8
0.3
S
12
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
0.3
S
11
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSW
16
1.5
E
8
1.8
E
9
1.9
E
9
Energy kJ
266
240
216
50
181
116
291
95
55
422
25
443
439
21
427
390
46
105
298
470
529
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
18
0.3
S
17
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.5
S
15
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SW
15
0.4
S
13
0.2
S
15
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
Energy kJ
70
103
156
53
23
21
104
12
9
53
18
44
24
25
38
21
51
43
40
130
131
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
26
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
30
15
25
27
9
10
13
6
6
21
12
17
15
14
25
31
7
13
99
37
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
8
0.7
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.4
NE
7
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
343
16
21
275
241
311
352
337
454
418
205
427
535
488
382
386
402
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
Distance (km)
72
193
72
72
58
81
55
196
392
193
193
58
55
58
58
55
58
58
9
193
57
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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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