Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.9°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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 574 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 1st Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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 shaking out there for Halawa.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch of the forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, and honestly, there’s hardly a wave worth paddling for in that whole time. The surf is just not cooperating. The wind is a constant problem. For the first ten days, from Wednesday the 26th of August all the way through to the end of August and into early September, we’ve got a fresh breeze howling out of the E or ENE at 15 to 19 mph, sitting right on the cross-shore or cross-on. That’s pumping a lumpy cross-chop into the water, and the wave quality is shot. The swell is mostly small to moderate, around 5ft to 7ft, but it’s short-period windswell at 6 to 8 seconds, and the energy is all over the place – the combined energy hits 190 to 421, which is moderate to strong, but it’s useless with that wind. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, but you won’t be feeling it because you’ll be fighting the wind.

The only faint glimmer in this whole outlook shows up on Saturday, the 5th of September. That morning we get a tiny break in the pattern. The wind is still a moderate breeze from the E at 12 mph, working cross-shore, so it’s still messy with a cross-chop, but the swell direction shifts a little to ENE, and the period finally stretches out to 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 565 (moderate), and the wave height is around 6ft. The forecast calls it marginal, and that’s being generous. It’s the best we’ve got, but it’s not a standout. It’s a maybe-session if you’re desperate.

Other than that, the whole 16 days is a write-off. If you’re looking for a silver lining, the ENE swell direction is a bit off the optimum for Halawa, which is NNW, and this is a reef/river break that doesn’t like that angle. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” but honestly, you won’t have to worry about that because the surf is poor. There’s a gap of about 10 days from the start with no recommendations, and then a few more days of junk after that 5th of September. It’s a long, blank run. For what it’s worth, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer – the wind is consistent across the board.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Rating
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
6
0.4
NW
9
1.5
E
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
2.2
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
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7
2
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7
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
NE
8
2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
154
197
154
21
151
148
176
230
383
268
317
349
265
268
274
418
574
477
455
499
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
30
ENE
25
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross
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cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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High Tide
2:14PM0.88m
1:43AM0.58m
2:35PM0.87m
2:21AM0.63m
2:55PM0.85m
2:59AM0.67m
3:14PM0.82m
3:40AM0.70m
3:32PM0.77m
4:24AM0.72m
3:49PM0.71m
5:15AM0.72m
4:02PM0.65m
Low Tide
8:41PM0.30m
7:43AM0.11m
8:58PM0.26m
8:17AM0.14m
9:16PM0.22m
8:51AM0.19m
9:37PM0.18m
9:28AM0.26m
10:00PM0.15m
10:07AM0.34m
10:26PM0.13m
10:52AM0.43m
10:58PM0.13m
clear
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rain showers
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rain showers
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6:07
6:09
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:47
6:46
6:45
6:45
6:44
6:44
6:43
 mm
2
1
1
1
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1
4
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
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26
26
26
Feels °C
23
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26
25
26
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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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