Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 451 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what's on the table for the coming weeks.
Honestly, it's a tough stretch ahead. The water's sitting at a pretty normal 79° for this time of year, but the surf just isn't cooperating. We're looking at a real dry spell here. The first recommendation doesn't even pop up until Thursday the 23rd of July, so that's over a week and a half of pretty much nothing worth paddling out for. A real bummer.
For Halawa, the problem is persistent cross-shore winds and a lot of lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell energy is mostly weak to moderate, with values in the hundreds, but the wind just messes it all up. You'll see some pulses of 5ft ENE swell around the 20th and 21st, but with that cross-chop, it's just not going to be clean. It's a reef/river setup, but the conditions are doing it no favours. Honestly, with those constant winds and mediocre surf quality, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the vast majority of the period.
The only faint glimmer of hope lands on Thursday the 23rd of July, in the morning. We've got a 5ft ENE swell rolling in, with a solid 11-second period. The swell energy jumps right up to 583 (strong wave energy), which is a real spike. The wind is still a moderate cross-shore, so it won't be glassy, but it's the best we've got. For a break that's described as "fairly consistent" and exposed to the swell, this is the one morning to circle. It'll be the standout, but keep expectations in check. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so you won't be alone. After that, the energy drops back off, and the wind gets ugly again. For a reef break, that longer period will help shape things up, but it's not a perfect setup.
So, really, it's a long wait for one potential session. That Thursday morning is the only real hope, and it's a long way off, so don't bet the farm on it just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | W 15 | E 6 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 403 | 311 | 270 | 189 | 160 | 250 | 165 | 161 | 157 | 154 | 150 | 104 | 103 | 66 | 62 | 57 | 45 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
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-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:51PM1.02m | 1:30AM0.49m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM0.37m | 7:54AM-0.04m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | W 15 | W 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | W 14 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 110 | 104 | 100 | 76 | 74 | 118 | 165 | 81 | 85 | 43 | 44 | 104 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 45 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 19 | W 18 | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 13 | N 7 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | N 8 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 28 | 98 | 92 | 132 | 42 | 38 | 161 | 157 | 150 | 150 | 33 | 103 | 66 | 62 | 57 | 34 | 33 | 11 | 11 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 13 | SSW 18 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 20 | 13 | 31 | 82 | 89 | 75 | 82 | 96 | 119 | 43 | 43 | 52 | 64 | 64 | 58 | 26 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 403 | 311 | 270 | 189 | 160 | 250 | 158 | 152 | 74 | 154 | 193 | 200 | 202 | 176 | 293 | 255 | 245 | 417 | 332 | 321 | 314 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 33 |
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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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