
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 657 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NE 10 | NW 10 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
372 | 444 | 590 | 623 | 621 | 481 | 572 | 621 | 572 | 426 | 368 | 308 | 250 | 245 | 220 | 143 | 116 | 137 | 102 | 98 | 488 | |
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-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:34AM0.69m | 10:28AM0.72m | 10:58PM0.41m | 11:03AM0.73m | 11:42PM0.50m | 11:32AM0.74m | 00:18AM0.59m | 11:58AM0.73m | 00:53AM0.69m | 12:24PM0.72m | 1:28AM0.79m | 12:50PM0.69m | 2:05AM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22AM0.31m | 6:23PM0.34m | 3:35AM0.33m | 6:12PM0.30m | 4:51AM0.32m | 6:18PM0.24m | 5:47AM0.32m | 6:32PM0.18m | 6:37AM0.32m | 6:50PM0.12m | 7:24AM0.32m | 7:13PM0.07m | |||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | N 11 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | E 8 | NNW 12 |
355 | 265 | 198 | 114 | 116 | 61 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 37 | 250 | 245 | 220 | 143 | 106 | 106 | 92 | 71 | 488 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | N 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | E 8 |
169 | 144 | 134 | 116 | 79 | 58 | 35 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 61 | 42 | 89 | 121 | 116 | 137 | 102 | 98 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | N 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | NW 9 | NW 12 | SSW 15 | E 13 | NW 13 | NE 12 | ESE 7 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
20 | 20 | 43 | 31 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 8 | 24 | 13 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 43 | 55 | 31 | 61 | 52 | 48 | 68 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | NE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 |
372 | 444 | 590 | 623 | 621 | 481 | 572 | 621 | 572 | 426 | 368 | 308 | 163 | — | 81 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 31 | 56 | 29 | 31 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 24 | 25 |
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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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