Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.2° C
0.2° 

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


Halawa surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 273 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next 16 days. Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but the second week has some serious potential if you’re willing to wait.

The first recommendation is for Halawa (a reef/river setup) starting on the morning of Thursday, July 16th. The water is sitting at a warm 79°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The outlook kicks off with a long stretch of tough conditions. From Thursday, July 16th, right through to the morning of Monday, July 27th, the surf is just plain poor. It’s a real bummer – we’re looking at a solid 11-day gap with no good waves. The swell is small, winds are cross-shore and fresh, and the energy is weak. For example, the 16th morning has a small 2ft swell from the west with a period of 14 seconds, but the combined energy (301) is moderate, and the wind rips at 19 mph creating lumpy chop. Nothing to get excited about.

Now, the real story starts to shift on the afternoon of Monday, July 27th. That’s when we finally see some life. The swell picks up significantly – 8ft from the ENE with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, meaning it’ll have heaps of push and power, but it can be a bit straight at beach breaks. For a reef/river spot like Halawa, this could be the ticket. The wind eases to 12 mph, but it’s still cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect. The combined energy jumps to 3199 – that’s strong energy. The score is a 2/10, but it’s the first sign of anything decent.

The standout window is Tuesday, July 28th. This is the best of the whole run. The morning brings a solid 12ft swell from the ENE, and the period is a very long 14 seconds. The wind drops to just 9 mph from the ENE, but it’s still cross-onshore, keeping it a little choppy. The combined energy is a massive 6031 – that’s very strong energy. The afternoon is similar, with an 12ft swell from the ENE and a 13-second period, and the wind shifts to the NE at 9 mph. The energy is even higher at 6201. This is big, powerful stuff. Because it’s over 8ft, this is strictly for experts only. The cross-onshore wind is a bit of a drag, but with that kind of juice, the right bank at Halawa could be absolutely firing. This is the day to circle.

Wednesday, July 29th still has massive swell – 13ft from the NE with a period of 12 to 13 seconds. The combined energy is still in the thousands (4963 in the morning, 4659 in the afternoon), and the wind improves to a cross-shore from the east at 9-12 mph. Still big, still for experts only, but cleaner conditions than Tuesday.

After that, things drop off quickly. Thursday, July 30th sees the swell back down to 5ft and the energy down to 618, and by the afternoon it’s poor again. The rest of the run into Friday, July 31st is tiny – just 0.3ft with next to no energy.

So, to wrap it up: the first 11 days are a complete write-off. The only real standout is Tuesday, July 28th, with huge, powerful, groundswell at Halawa. It’s for the experienced crew only, and the wind is a little messy, but the energy is undeniable. If you’re thirsty for a paddle, that’s your day.

Stay wet,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:37PM0.94m
4:13AM0.53m
5:05PM0.87m
5:12AM0.54m
5:28PM0.79m
6:22AM0.55m
5:46PM0.71m
7:51AM0.56m
5:54PM0.64m
9:53AM0.61m
5:31PM0.59m
11:32AM0.67m
Low Tide
9:21AM0.06m
11:20PM0.30m
10:01AM0.15m
11:52PM0.27m
10:41AM0.27m
00:24AM0.25m
11:22AM0.38m
00:58AM0.24m
12:14PM0.49m
1:36AM0.22m
2:14PM0.57m
2:23AM0.22m
3:21AM0.20m
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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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