Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.1° 

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


Halawa surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, ENE swell with 2,613 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next 16 days.

The outlook is a real mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, with cross-shore winds and lumpy, messy surf plaguing the first week and a half. The wind is mostly from the ENE, blowing cross or cross-onshore, making it tough to get anything clean. The first decent window doesn’t pop up until Monday, the 14th of September, and even then, it’s only for the morning.

The standout session is shaping up to be Monday morning, the 14th of September at Halawa. The swell is coming in at 8ft from the ENE, with a period of 11 seconds, giving it a solid, long-period groundswell feel. The combined energy is a strong 1554, so there’s plenty of push. The real kicker though is the wind: glassy conditions. That’s right, glassy. It’s going to be clean as a whistle. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, so no shock there. This is a reef/river setup, so that long-period swell should wrap in nicely, offering some proper shape. Keep in mind, at 8ft, this one is for the experienced crew only – too big for beginners. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have to share, but on a Monday morning, you might be in luck.

Before that, there’s a real doldrum. The first week and a half is basically a washout. You get a little pulse on Saturday the 5th of September, with an 8ft ENE swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is messy cross-shore. It’s rated marginal, and that’s being generous. There’s a similar story on the 7th of September, with a 7ft ENE swell, but again, cross-shore winds and a lumpy surface kill it. The 13th of September offers a slight improvement with light cross-onshore winds and a 8ft ENE swell, but it’s still not worth getting out of bed for.

After the Monday morning peak, the surf drops off quickly. The 15th and 16th of September see the swell settle back down to around 5ft to 3ft, with the wind turning cross-onshore again, so it’s back to the usual messy stuff.

So, to sum it up: if you’re an experienced surfer, circle Monday morning, the 14th of September. Set your alarm, get to Halawa (this is a reef/river spot, so treat it with respect), and enjoy the glass. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off unless you’re into lumpy, cross-shore chop. It’s a long wait, but that one session should be a cracker.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:02PM0.65m
6:22AM0.71m
4:04PM0.60m
8:03AM0.70m
10:11AM0.74m
11:27AM0.81m
12:14PM0.86m
11:11PM0.43m
12:51PM0.90m
00:16AM0.50m
Low Tide
10:58PM0.13m
11:54AM0.51m
11:37PM0.14m
00:35AM0.16m
2:12AM0.18m
3:59AM0.17m
7:38PM0.36m
5:15AM0.13m
7:43PM0.32m
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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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