Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.1° C
0.2° 

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


Halawa surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 621 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 12th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch of forecast is a tough one. We're looking at a real dry spell for any quality surf at Halawa. The whole sixteen-day window is plagued with messy, onshore wind, and nothing’s lining up for a decent session.

Let’s run through it. Starting this Friday the 10th, it’s all cross-shore wind junk with ENE winds kicking up a lumpy chop. We see some moderate swell energy (356), but it's poor quality – short period, bumpy, and just ugly. That theme holds right through the weekend and into next week. Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th see the swell size bump up to 7 ft to 8 ft, and the combined energy climbs into the moderate to strong range (433 to 648), but those winds are just tearing it apart. The break is exposed, but with that cross-shore blow, the shape is gone. With that size and those conditions, this looks more like a kite-surfing setup than anything for a paddle surfer.

We get a bit of a change around Tuesday the 14th afternoon – a pulse of long-period swell (16 seconds, 265 energy) from the west rolls in, but it's tiny at 2 ft. That long-period groundswell would normally be perfect for a reef like Halawa, but there's just not enough height to ride. Wednesday the 15th is similar with a 2 ft west swell and long 15-second period. It’s a tease.

The middle of the second week is flat and weak. From Thursday the 16th through Sunday the 19th, it’s a mix of tiny west-northwest pulses and very low energy (down to 11). Hardly worth a look.

Then we get a bit of a bump on Monday the 20th of July: a 8 ft pulse from the ENE with 7-second period and 489 energy. But again, the wind is cross-shore and onshore, so it’s going to be a crumbly, choppy mess. Not the kind of day you call in sick for. That fades through the rest of that week, with the energy dropping back under 200, and the period staying short (5-7 seconds) – sloppy, weak, and unappealing.

The water temp is sitting right around average for the time of year at 79°, so no drama there, but you won't be warm from paddling because you won't be out long.

Honestly, there's nothing here I can call a standout. Not one session gets a recommendation. The wind is just relentless from the east, and any time the swell shows a little promise, it's paired with a cross-chop. It’s a barren run, but that can happen in this area when the trades lock in. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, leave the board in the car and go do something else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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2.2
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2.1
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2.3
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8
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1.4
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Energy kJ
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421
397
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621
591
422
331
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128
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165
223
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148
187
298
Wind (km/h)
35
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High Tide
9:48PM0.48m
1:27PM0.94m
11:21PM0.47m
2:10PM0.99m
00:30AM0.47m
2:51PM1.02m
1:30AM0.49m
3:29PM1.02m
2:24AM0.51m
4:05PM0.99m
3:17AM0.52m
4:37PM0.94m
4:13AM0.53m
Low Tide
8:04PM0.48m
5:22AM0.03m
8:38PM0.43m
6:16AM-0.01m
9:11PM0.40m
7:07AM-0.04m
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
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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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