Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got on the cards for Halawa.

First up, right now we're looking at a pretty grim stretch. The water temp is sittin' around 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the surf? It's a write-off. For the next week and a half, the conditions are just plain ugly – cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and tiny, weak swell. We’re talkin’ combined wave energy values barely ticklin’ the dial, mostly under 100. You’ll be staring at flat, messy water. This is a solid 10-day gap with absolutely nothing to recommend, so save your wax and don't even bother lookin' at the ocean.

Now, if you're a patient soul, there’s a tiny glimmer of hope way out in the long-range. We’ve got to jump all the way to Thursday the 26th of September. That Saturday afternoon is the one to circle. We see a pulse of N swell pushin' in at 6 ft with a long period of 12 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, with a combined energy reading of 805 (moderate to strong). Now, Halawa is a reef/river setup, and with that long-period N swell, it should really light up. It likes it from the NNW, so this is bang on the money direction-wise. The cross-shore wind will be a bit of a pain, but for a spot that's "fairly consistent" and sometimes gets a crowd, this is the standout. Keep in mind this is a long-range call, so it's promising but not set in stone. That 6 ft is gettin' a bit big for beginners, but for the intermediates and up, that Saturday arvo is the best on offer in this whole outlook.

Right before that, on Friday the 25th of September, we get a tiny taste of cleaner conditions. The wind goes cross-offshore, which is a real treat. The swell is smaller though, only about 3 ft from the NNW with a combined energy of 209. It's rated as marginal, but that clean wind is a major positive, so keep an eye on it if you're desperate for a paddle.

To be honest, aside from that one Saturday, the rest of the run is a total dud. Windy, choppy, and gutless. The setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of it. Hang in there, and keep your fingers crossed for that late-September pulse.

Rusty.

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