
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead for the North Shore of Molokai. The only spot on the radar is Halawa, and honestly, it’s a bit of a heartbreaker for the next couple of weeks. The wind is mostly howling from the east and east-northeast, blowing straight across the break, and the wave quality is just not there. We’ve got a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for until the very end of the forecast period.
The first real chance of something decent doesn’t show up until Wednesday, July 29th, and even then it’s only a marginal call. The morning sees a 6ft swell from the east-northeast with an 11-second period, bringing moderate energy (974). The wind is light from the north-northeast and blowing directly offshore, which is a good sign, but the overall call is just “marginal.” It’s a bit of a tease, but not enough to get excited about.
Then, on Thursday morning, July 30th, we get a brief window of something special. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the south-southeast, which is a major positive. The swell is 4ft from the northeast at 9 seconds, with moderate energy (353). The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is the one true standout of the whole 16-day window. The glassy conditions will make for clean, smooth faces at this reef/river setup. The swell direction is from the northeast, which is a bit off from the optimum north-northwest for Halawa, but with flat water and no wind, it’s going to be the best you’ll see. It’s a bit of a rare gem, and with the break being fairly consistent, it’s worth a look if you can get there. Keep in mind that with a 4ft swell, it’s fine for intermediates, but it’s not big enough to challenge the experts.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The wind picks up again, the swell turns onshore and lumpy, and we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The energy values get big (over 1900 on the 28th) but with such poor wind and short, choppy periods, it’s more of a mess than a wave. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the run.
So, to put it simply: don’t hold your breath for the first two weeks. The only real chance of a wave is Thursday morning, July 30th. Get in the water early, enjoy the glass, and make the most of it. The rest of the time, it’s a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNW 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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310 | 66 | 249 | 214 | 227 | 219 | 225 | 227 | 163 | 232 | 232 | 10 | 339 | 330 | 432 | 471 | 542 | 480 | 506 | 546 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:46PM0.71m | 7:51AM0.56m | 5:54PM0.64m | 9:53AM0.61m | 5:31PM0.59m | 11:32AM0.67m | 12:23PM0.73m | 12:59PM0.78m | 1:31PM0.82m | 11:21PM0.43m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:58AM0.24m | 12:14PM0.49m | 1:36AM0.22m | 2:14PM0.57m | 2:23AM0.22m | 3:21AM0.20m | 4:25AM0.18m | 5:21AM0.15m | 8:58PM0.42m | |||||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | E 12 | E 14 | E 12 | E 12 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 16 |
13 | 66 | 13 | 13 | 42 | 24 | 59 | 107 | 132 | 138 | 118 | 101 | 97 | 159 | 123 | 119 | 103 | 153 | 153 | 859 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | E 15 | E 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | E 16 | SW 19 | E 18 | SSW 18 |
11 | 14 | 51 | 50 | 18 | 38 | 22 | 14 | 109 | 11 | 47 | 40 | 39 | 8 | 20 | 44 | 46 | 96 | 221 | 120 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 19 | S 16 | S 16 | E 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | S 11 |
13 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 36 | 37 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 41 | 64 | 123 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
310 | 206 | 249 | 214 | 227 | 219 | 225 | 227 | 163 | 232 | 232 | 324 | 339 | 330 | 432 | 471 | 542 | 480 | 506 | 546 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 56 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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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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