Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with 310 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Halawa.
To be honest, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and frustrated for us at Halawa. The wind is stuck in the ENE quarter, blowing cross-shore, and most of the surf quality is just poor. There’s a long stretch of nothing to get excited about from the start right through until late in the month.
The one window that might turn things around is at the very end of the forecast. On Wednesday the 29th of July, we finally see a pulse of more meaningful swell. The morning shows a 4ft swell out of the ENE, but here’s the kicker – it’s got a very long period of 12 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, the kind that wraps in and puts some shape on the wave face. The combined swell energy reads a solid 508 (moderate wave energy) for that morning session, which is the strongest we’ve seen in the whole 16-day run. Wind will be light cross-onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s a whole lot better than the fresh breezes we’ve been dealing with.
Keep in mind, with that long period, at a reef/river break like Halawa it should set up nicely, offering better shaped waves with longer lulls between sets. The tide might be a little tricky, so don’t expect perfection.
The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is only 0.5° above normal for this time of year – completely average, so no surprises there.
If you’re a beginner, even that 4ft with the period will feel pushy, but it’s manageable. If you’re an expert, you’ll want to be on it. This is the standout. The rest of the days? Honestly, a lot of it looks more suited to a kite session than a paddle surf, especially when that wind cranks up to 18-22 mph and the surf is lumpy and choppy.
So, hang tight. The 29th is your day. Until then, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | NE 8 | NE 7 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | ENE 6 | E 6 | W 14 | W 14 | ENE 7 | E 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 131 | 255 | 223 | 165 | 161 | 157 | 150 | 188 | 141 | 103 | 101 | 220 | 170 | 36 | 34 | 11 | 310 | 173 | 176 | 177 | 176 |
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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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:29PM1.02m | 2:24AM0.51m | 4:05PM0.99m | 3:17AM0.52m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16PM0.35m | 8:39AM-0.01m | 10:48PM0.32m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 8 | W 15 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | W 14 | W 14 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | WNW 14 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 12 | W 12 | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 131 | 164 | 118 | 118 | 58 | 83 | 43 | 148 | 104 | 30 | 43 | 62 | 28 | 36 | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | E 8 | SSW 13 | N 7 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | SW 13 | NNE 7 | W 14 | W 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 92 | 58 | 67 | 39 | 161 | 157 | 150 | 43 | 31 | 103 | 101 | 88 | 54 | 34 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 51 | 31 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 16 | SW 17 | W 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 20 | W 12 | S 17 | S 16 | E 14 |
| kJ | 129 | 132 | 75 | 165 | 96 | 119 | 43 | 75 | 52 | 64 | 64 | 37 | 57 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 22 | 21 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | ENE 7 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 97 | 255 | 223 | — | 79 | 74 | 125 | 188 | 141 | 126 | 124 | 220 | 170 | 273 | 403 | 437 | 310 | 173 | 176 | 177 | 176 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 29 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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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).
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