
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,671 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
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 offer for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a lean spell. We're looking at a long stretch of small, messy surf with onshore or cross-shore winds. The first real window of opportunity doesn't roll around until the 8th of September, but even then, it's a brief one.
The standout for the whole period, and I mean the only one worth setting your alarm for, is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The wind is set to be clean offshore from the south at 19 mph, and that's a game-changer. Over at Halawa, a reef/river mouth break, we'll see a solid 7 ft swell from the WSW. The period is a long 11 seconds, so there's some proper groundswell energy in the water. The combined swell energy is pumping hard at 1856, so you'll feel the power. Those offshore winds will groom it into nice, clean lines. The water's sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there. It's a fairly consistent spot, but because it's a standout, expect crowds sometimes. This one is for the intermediates and above – that 7 ft swell with that energy will be a handful for beginners.
The afternoon of the 8th is still okay, with the same offshore wind but a bit lighter, and the swell drops to 6 ft from the ENE. It's a step down, but still a fun session if you missed the morning.
After that, it's a long, long wait. From the 9th of September all the way through to the 22nd, it's pretty much a write-off. The wind is persistently cross-shore from the east, the swell stays small and jumbled, and the wave energy is mostly weak (values like 39, 52, 74, 55). The 17th and 18th of September have a bit more size, with a 5 ft NNW swell showing up, but the cross-shore wind will chop it up. The period jumps to 13 seconds on the 17th afternoon, which is a long period groundswell, but it's a waste with that wind. It's a classic case of "looks better on the chart than it will in the water."
The 20th of September has a little bump in energy again (502), and the 22nd has a brief window of cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 3 ft. It's marginal, at best. For the most part, this setup is so blown-out and weak that it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, to sum it up: get it on Tuesday the 8th of September, morning session. That's your one and only proper call. After that, the forecast is a long, dry gap. It's a tough run, but that's the way it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on it, things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 14 | ENE 12 | WSW 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | 1372 | 952 | 687 | 334 | 158 | 246 | 48 | 52 | 206 | 162 | 415 | 343 | 140 | 100 | 74 | 94 | 106 | 80 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:16AM0.50m | 1:23PM0.91m | 1:05AM0.58m | 1:51PM0.90m | 1:48AM0.65m | 2:16PM0.86m | 2:29AM0.71m | 2:39PM0.81m | 3:08AM0.75m | 2:58PM0.75m | 3:47AM0.77m | 3:14PM0.69m | 4:26AM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM0.32m | 6:12AM0.11m | 7:59PM0.28m | 7:00AM0.11m | 8:17PM0.23m | 7:43AM0.14m | 8:37PM0.19m | 8:23AM0.18m | 8:58PM0.16m | 9:02AM0.25m | 9:19PM0.14m | 9:40AM0.32m | 9:40PM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NW 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
705 | 3517 | 952 | 687 | 334 | 158 | 97 | 148 | 103 | 96 | 121 | 26 | 32 | 140 | 100 | 74 | 94 | 72 | 72 | 93 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | E 13 | E 13 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | SW 13 | ENE 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SE 8 |
19 | 1372 | 904 | 301 | 117 | 168 | 161 | 39 | 52 | 19 | 93 | 90 | 79 | 30 | 70 | 28 | 47 | 54 | 33 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 9 | WSW 7 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | SW 13 | SW 18 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | NW 13 | SSW 14 |
20 | 42 | 146 | 206 | 57 | 86 | 70 | 48 | 42 | 80 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 77 | 75 | 40 | 46 | 14 | 28 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 5 | E 5 | E 10 | E 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
2277 | — | 91 | — | — | — | 246 | 269 | 231 | 206 | 162 | 415 | 343 | 36 | 27 | 273 | 47 | 106 | 80 | 53 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 19 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
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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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