Halape Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.27° N 155.28° W

Halape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Halape sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.7° 

Halape surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Halape surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, E swell with 1,213 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with ENE swell.

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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 1st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 4th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
14
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
0.6
S
13
1.5
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
19
0.9
S
18
0.9
S
18
0.9
S
17
1
S
16
1.5
E
10
1.9
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.9
E
10
2.3
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
191
134
159
117
200
143
168
111
132
298
289
515
515
443
507
431
588
516
668
1197
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
35
ENE
15
NNE
30
ENE
25
NE
15
NNE
30
ENE
35
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
15
NE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:51PM0.94m
4:10AM0.76m
4:17PM0.89m
4:47AM0.80m
4:43PM0.82m
5:28AM0.82m
5:10PM0.74m
6:14AM0.83m
5:38PM0.65m
7:10AM0.82m
6:07PM0.56m
8:26AM0.80m
6:43PM0.47m
Low Tide
10:15PM0.11m
10:02AM0.13m
10:38PM0.09m
10:42AM0.18m
11:03PM0.08m
11:26AM0.25m
11:31PM0.08m
12:18PM0.33m
00:04AM0.10m
1:29PM0.40m
00:44AM0.13m
3:33PM0.44m
1:42AM0.16m
clear
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:05
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6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:38
6:37
6:37
6:36
6:36
6:35
6:34
 mm
1
Temp °C
28
26
29
28
26
27
27
26
27
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27
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Feels °C
26
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26
26
27
27
25
28
26
26
27
28
26
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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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