
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, ENE swell with 2,420 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The surf forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 3.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got coming down the line.
First up, we're looking at Halawa, a reef and river setup that's fairly consistent around here. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, the big picture for the next couple of weeks? Honestly, it's a bit of a rough start. We've got a lot of onshore and cross-shore winds that are just going to mess things up. The first week is pretty much a write-off for quality waves. You'll see plenty of swell, like that 8ft on Wednesday morning, but it's coming in from the ENE with a short, weak 8-second period and a fresh cross breeze of 22 mph. The wave energy is moderate at best, but the wind just chops everything up. It's pretty much a mess.
We do get a bit of a pulse around Saturday the 5th and into Sunday the 6th. The swell sticks around at 7ft from the ENE, and the period jumps up to a solid 13 seconds. That's some proper power heading in. But here's the kicker – the wind is still a problem. It's cross and cross-on, so it's going to look lumpy. It's the kind of setup that might be more interesting for kite surfers than for a clean paddle session.
The best chance in this whole outlook is going to be Tuesday, September 8th. We get a window where the wind swings around to the south and then offshore, and the swell stays solid at 7ft from the ENE, with a 10-second period. That's a good, clean combo for a reef like Halawa. The conditions are clean. This is the standout. Expect very good surf, and just be aware that crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get out there early or late.
The following week, around the 11th and 12th, there's some smaller swell picking up again, around 6ft from the ENE, but the wind stays cross or cross-on, so it'll be bumpy. Not much to get excited about.
After that, the swell drops right off. By the 14th onward, we're looking at small, weak waves under 4ft with no real energy. There's a stretch of days in the second week where there's just nothing worth paddling out for.
So, to wrap it up: early days are a bust, hold out for that Tuesday the 8th. That's your one real chance at something clean and punchy. Everything else is either too windy or too small.
Stay stoked, but be patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 13 | ENE 7 | NNE 11 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | N 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | W 9 |
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5 | 4 | 498 | 475 | 555 | 4 | 372 | 24 | 1873 | 1819 | 1605 | 1392 | 1338 | 15 | 2008 | 1837 | 884 | 692 | 120 | 197 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:04PM0.60m | 8:03AM0.70m | 10:11AM0.74m | 11:27AM0.81m | 12:14PM0.86m | 11:11PM0.43m | 12:51PM0.90m | 00:16AM0.50m | 1:23PM0.91m | 1:05AM0.58m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM0.14m | 00:35AM0.16m | 2:12AM0.18m | 3:59AM0.17m | 7:38PM0.36m | 5:15AM0.13m | 7:43PM0.32m | 6:12AM0.11m | 7:59PM0.28m | |||||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | ENE 8 |
99 | 85 | 41 | 81 | 36 | 34 | 797 | 55 | 73 | 111 | 1605 | 1392 | 370 | 501 | 569 | 765 | 2010 | 3620 | 1110 | 197 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | NW 10 | E 18 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | N 8 | N 9 | NNW 15 | NW 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 8 | W 9 |
66 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 24 | 35 | 32 | 161 | 251 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 45 | 884 | 692 | 245 | 189 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 18 | N 13 | N 12 | SW 20 | SSW 17 | — | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | NW 16 | N 11 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | NE 9 | SSW 9 |
5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 29 | — | 22 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 86 | 148 | 187 | 120 | 168 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | E 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — |
661 | 566 | 498 | 475 | 555 | 2148 | 372 | 2244 | 1873 | 1819 | 983 | — | 1338 | 1617 | 2008 | 1837 | 181 | 191 | 171 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
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Information about the Halawa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Halawa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Halawa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Halawa 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 (Halawa) 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 Halawa 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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