
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, ENE swell with 731 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same story but in feet and miles. Let’s break down Halawa.
This is a tough outlook, no two ways about it. Every single recommendation is a zero for surf conditions. The wind is cross or cross-onshore all the way, and the wave quality is continuously poor. The energy is moderate (like 648 to start), but the wind just ruins it.
Halawa (Molokai) is a reef and river spot, fairly consistent, and it works best with swell from the NNW. The water temp is about 80°, which is pretty normal for the time of year. The first session on Sunday the 2nd shows a swell of 7 ft from the east-northeast with a short period of 8 seconds, and a fresh breeze from the east-northeast at 19 mph. That’s lumpy cross-chop. Not what you’re looking for.
From Sunday the 2nd all the way to Monday the 17th, it’s the same story. The wind rarely drops below a moderate breeze, and the swell is short-period, usually 7 to 8 seconds. There’s a little window on the 4th where the period reaches 11 seconds and the wind is a gentle breeze – that’s our best shot, but it’s still marginal and only scores a 1. The rest are zeros. Energy levels are moderate (380 to 800+) but the wind stays cross or cross-on, so it’s messy cross-chop. On the 14th and 15th, the swell hits 8 ft with a strong breeze at 25 mph – that’s expert-only, and blown out.
The second week doesn’t change. The 13th and 14th have moderate to strong energy (557 to 893) but the wind is fresh to strong, always cross. The swell is 7 ft to 8 ft, short period, and the wave comment stays poor. No letup. On the 17th, it’s still fresh cross-shore with rain showers.
So here’s the truth: if you’re kiting, that consistent cross-shore wind and 8 ft short-period swell might be interesting. For paddle surfing, it’s a blank run. The consistency is there, but the quality is not. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
634 | 512 | 370 | 302 | 731 | 496 | 436 | 380 | 248 | 232 | 293 | 206 | 39 | 18 | 125 | 171 | 20 | 28 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:41PM0.79m | 5:28AM0.60m | 4:58PM0.73m | 6:39AM0.61m | 5:12PM0.67m | 8:21AM0.64m | 5:13PM0.61m | 10:26AM0.70m | 11:45AM0.79m | 12:36PM0.87m | 10:02PM0.43m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24PM0.22m | 10:47AM0.36m | 11:55PM0.20m | 11:37AM0.46m | 00:35AM0.18m | 1:07PM0.55m | 1:28AM0.16m | 2:42AM0.14m | 4:05AM0.11m | 8:33PM0.42m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | W 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SW 16 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | SW 15 | NNW 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NE 12 | SW 13 | NE 10 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
176 | 125 | 119 | 104 | 11 | 496 | 436 | 38 | 248 | 14 | 55 | 14 | 39 | 18 | 10 | 34 | 46 | 28 | 46 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 12 | N 7 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SSW 11 | NNE 9 | SW 15 | NNE 8 | SW 14 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NE 11 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
14 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 36 | 6 | 33 | 12 | 33 | 30 | 46 | 20 | 51 | 50 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | N 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | W 12 | SSW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | N 8 | SW 14 | W 11 | NE 12 | NNW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | N 6 | N 6 |
44 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 11 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 32 | 9 | 23 | 10 | 59 | 54 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | — | — | ENE 10 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
634 | 512 | 370 | 302 | 731 | — | — | 380 | — | 232 | 293 | 206 | 37 | 112 | 125 | 171 | 259 | 247 | 308 | 494 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 25 | 33 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 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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