Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, ENE swell with 1,687 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period with WSW 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 2.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what we've got on offer for the coming days. We're focusing on Halawa, a reef and river set-up.
Alright, so straight up, the start of this forecast is a bit of a dud. For the first few days, from Sunday the 6th through to Monday the 7th, it's pretty flat and messy. We're looking at tiny waves, mostly around 1 foot, with a fresh cross-shore wind messing it all up. It's not worth paddling out for.
Now, the real story begins on Tuesday the 8th of September. That morning, we get a real change. The sky clears, and we get a light offshore breeze from the SSE at 12 mph. That’s a big deal – clean, glassy conditions. The swell jumps up to a solid 6 feet from the WSW, with a period of 12 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, packing some serious energy (1852). This is going to be excellent for experienced surfers – it's over the 5-foot mark so it's not for the beginners. The break is a reef/river, and with that long period, it'll be lining up nicely.
Tuesday afternoon holds up well too. Swell drops a touch to 6 feet from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind goes cross-offshore, so the waves will be clean and have some shape. The energy is still strong (1202). The water temp? It's about average for this time of year, nothing crazy to report.
After that high point, the quality takes a dive. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are back to cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell is all over the place, short period, just a mess.
There's a brief flicker on Friday the 11th, with a 5-foot ENE swell and a longer 12-second period, but the wind is still cross-shore, keeping it marginal.
From Saturday the 12th onwards, it's a long stretch of poor conditions. The wind stays cross-shore or cross-onshore, with moderate to fresh breezes. The swell energy is weak to moderate (between 100 and 400). We see a mix of short-period and some longer period swells, but it's all blown out. This runs right through to the end of the forecast window on the 21st. There are no other standout days in that second week, just a lot of chop and wind.
So, if you're looking for the one and only true standout, it's Tuesday the 8th of September at Halawa. Get on it early for the cleanest conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 15 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | WSW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | WNW 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
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 kJ | 1687 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 21 | 847 | 1216 | 1045 | 627 | 318 | 65 | 259 | 231 | 233 | 186 | 247 | 647 | 581 | 505 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:14PM0.86m | 11:11PM0.43m | 12:51PM0.90m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:59AM0.17m | 7:38PM0.36m | 5:15AM0.13m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:38 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | ENE 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 13 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | E 12 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | SW 15 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 121 | 111 | 241 | 297 | 520 | 847 | 1903 | 1045 | 627 | 318 | 168 | 143 | 142 | 74 | 98 | 35 | 19 | 79 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SW 16 | N 10 | N 9 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | WSW 11 | W 9 | WNW 9 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 13 | 124 | 17 | 6 | 51 | 1108 | 1216 | 807 | 575 | 102 | 65 | 161 | 144 | 103 | 67 | 93 | 90 | 12 | 78 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 8 | SSW 20 | NW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | SSW 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 11 | 37 | 10 | 21 | 19 | 128 | 138 | 189 | 229 | 28 | 70 | 67 | 42 | 49 | 23 | 16 | 6 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | E 6 | — | S 8 | — | ESE 5 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 1687 | 1591 | 1513 | 1672 | 1754 | 193 | — | 68 | — | 45 | 294 | 259 | 231 | 233 | 186 | 247 | 647 | 581 | 505 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 56 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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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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