Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 621 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 0.6m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
Right, folks, let's get into it. Rusty here, and I've got to be straight with you – this stretch of forecasts for Halawa (Molokai) is a tough one. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, but for the most part, the surf is going to be a real mess. There are no standout days for a proper paddle session. The wind is a constant problem, and it kills the quality.
The first real surf we see is on the 8th of July, with some waist-to-chest high swell from the ENE, coming in at 7.2ft. But the wind is a nasty cross-shore from the ENE at 22 mph, just churning it up. The combined energy is moderate at 518, but it's all chop. The water temp is a lovely 79.2°, which is about average for this time of year, but you won't be able to enjoy it. That same story – a 6.6ft to 7.5ft ENE swell, cross-shore winds, and poor conditions – holds right through until the 16th of July. The wind is either a fresh or moderate breeze, but it's always cross-shore, creating a lumpy, cross-chop that makes the waves unrideable. The energy varies from 333 to 646, all moderate, but it doesn't matter. It's just messy.
Then, on the 17th of July, the swell from the ENE drops right off. We get a weak, long-period groundswell from the west, 1.6ft at 15 seconds, but the energy is weak (152). The wind is still cross-shore, so it's another poor day.
The 18th of July sees a big spike in the swell – a 9.8ft ENE swell with very strong energy (1460 to 1665). But that's well over 8.2ft, so it's expert territory only, and the cross-shore ENE wind at 22 mph will be howling. It's a no-go for a paddle.
The rest of the run, from the 19th to the 23rd of July, slowly fades. The swell drops from 8.2ft down to 4.3ft, but the wind stays stubbornly cross-shore or cross-onshore. The waves will be choppy and unappealing right through.
To be honest, with this constant cross-shore wind and the beach/reef setup, this whole period looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There's simply no clean, surfable wave on offer. It's a blank run. Hang tight, folks. Forecasts can change.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 513 | 621 | 452 | 440 | 431 | 336 | 303 | 444 | 462 | 405 | 484 | 513 | 588 | 589 | 477 | 456 | 415 | 330 | 379 | 405 | 446 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | cross |
High Tide | 7:18PM0.59m | 11:48AM0.76m | 7:59PM0.53m | 12:41PM0.86m | 9:48PM0.48m | 1:27PM0.94m | 11:21PM0.47m | 2:10PM0.99m | 00:30AM0.47m | 2:51PM1.02m | 1:30AM0.49m | 3:29PM1.02m | 2:24AM0.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM0.56m | 3:28AM0.13m | 6:58PM0.53m | 4:26AM0.08m | 8:04PM0.48m | 5:22AM0.03m | 8:38PM0.43m | 6:16AM-0.01m | 9:11PM0.40m | 7:07AM-0.04m | 9:43PM0.37m | 7:54AM-0.04m | 10:16PM0.35m | 8:39AM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | 7:10 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 19 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 |
| kJ | 37 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 15 | 31 | 13 | 59 | 36 | 109 | 107 | 129 | 124 | 119 | 109 | 104 | 100 | 92 | 132 | 118 | 163 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 15 | W 13 | SW 19 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 19 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 54 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 64 | 97 | 82 | 89 | 44 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 17 | W 16 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 24 | W 16 | SW 21 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 31 | 58 | 36 | 75 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 513 | 621 | 452 | 440 | 431 | 336 | 303 | 444 | 462 | 405 | 484 | 513 | 588 | 589 | 477 | 456 | 415 | 330 | 379 | 405 | 446 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 |
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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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