Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 771 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the menu over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you from the get-go—this is a tough stretch. Most of the time, the wind is a problem, and the waves just aren't cooperating. It's one of those frustrating runs where you're itching to get out but the ocean is saying "not today."
The first few days, starting Monday the 24th, are a total write-off. We've got tiny swell, maybe 2 ft of weak, short-period junk, but the real killer is that fresh cross-shore wind that's making it lumpy and choppy. Poor conditions, no way around it.
This grim pattern rolls all the way through the end of August and into the start of September. On the 28th, we do see the swell jump a bit to 5 ft, but combined with that cross-shore wind, the quality is still poor. By the 31st, the swell is pushing up to 8 ft from the ENE, which is a lot of water, but it's coming with a strong cross-onshore wind. Unless you're an expert looking for a fight with a washing machine, give it a miss. Honestly, with this much messy wind and the size, it looks more like a kiteboarding session than paddle surfing for most.
There is a slight flicker of hope towards the very end. On Tuesday the 8th of September, the wind finally looks like it might ease up to a moderate breeze, and it's coming from the ESE, which is cross-offshore. That's the cleanest wind we've seen all forecast. The swell will be around 5 ft from the ENE with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a moderate (362), and for the first time, the forecast mentions "clean" conditions. This is our only real standout. It's not world-class, but by the look of this forecast, it's the only time we might get a surfable wave without getting blown off the face of it. Waves will be a bit wonky and hard to read, but clean. Keep your fingers crossed it holds.
Other than that, the second week is more of the same—strong winds and lumpy conditions. The 5th of September has an interesting surge in combined energy to a strong (716) from a long period 12-second ENE swell, but it's still cross-shore and windy, so it'll be a challenge.
So, the call is clear: be patient. The best bet, and really the only one worth pointing the car at, is Tuesday the 8th. Keep an eye on it, but for now, sharpen your blades and wait for that window of cleaner wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | E 6 | NW 9 | NW 10 | E 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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53 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 203 | 13 | 24 | 165 | 24 | 22 | 126 | 187 | 181 | 198 | 253 | 223 | 214 | 223 | 289 | 366 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:27AM0.48m | 1:53PM0.87m | 1:06AM0.53m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:19PM0.36m | 6:33AM0.11m | 8:28PM0.33m | 7:09AM0.10m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 17 | NW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
53 | 24 | 30 | 64 | 23 | 54 | 77 | 25 | 108 | 83 | 74 | 65 | 112 | 203 | 173 | 168 | 144 | 99 | 61 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 |
46 | 43 | 22 | 23 | 41 | 13 | 24 | 53 | 24 | 22 | 10 | 16 | 37 | 35 | 14 | 14 | 44 | 65 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
31 | 28 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 41 | 12 | 13 | 34 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
374 | 418 | 314 | 297 | 203 | 208 | 180 | 165 | 170 | 165 | 126 | 187 | 181 | 198 | 253 | 223 | 214 | 223 | 289 | 366 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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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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