Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.7°C
0.1° 

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


Halawa surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,875 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 2.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 8th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 8th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way.

We’re looking at a pretty mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell from the ENE hitting Halawa early on, but the wind is a mess – a strong cross-shore that’s just going to tear it up. It’s a frustrating start, with waves around 7ft but totally blown out. You’d be better off doing something else Saturday and Sunday.

Then things get interesting. The standout window is without a doubt Tuesday, September 8th. The wind finally plays ball. Tuesday morning we get a clean 7ft swell from the ENE with a light offshore breeze from the south. That’s the kind of glassy surface that makes a reef break like Halawa come alive. The combined energy is pumping (1817), and those waves are going to have some serious punch. Tuesday afternoon hangs in there too, with a cleaner 6ft and a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s your best bet this whole period, hands down. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

After Tuesday, it’s a long, frustrating grind. From Wednesday, September 9th all the way through to the end of the forecast on September 20th, the wind stays onshore or cross-shore, mostly from the east-northeast, and it’s strong. The swell sticks around, even pushing 8ft on the 15th, but it’s lumpy, choppy, and just not fun. The combined energy drops off a cliff, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” There’s nothing worth paddling out for in that second week. It’s a classic case of plenty of water moving but no quality to show for it.

So, to sum it up: bank your energy for next Tuesday. It’s the only real gem in the rough. The rest of the 16 days is a long stretch of close-outs and wind chop. Conditions can change, but right now, it’s a one-day affair.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Wed night).

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ENE
13
2.2
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14
1.6
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13
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N
8
0.3
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10
2.4
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12
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15
1.7
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12
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1616
1690
828
11
17
0
21
876
1104
943
578
231
206
151
233
233
240
302
242
302
366
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
35
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30
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20
SSE
20
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15
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20
ESE
25
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25
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25
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25
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30
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20
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30
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High Tide
11:27AM0.81m
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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6:38
6:37
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6:35
6:34
6:32
 mm
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Temp °C
26
26
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Feels °C
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26
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23
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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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