Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 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, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, ENE swell with 2,012 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 12s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 8th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 8th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 4th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Halawa over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and messy cross-shore winds. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real story starts to unfold on Tuesday, the 8th of September. That morning, we’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the ENE, and the wind swings around to a clean offshore from the south. The combined energy is pumping hard at 1484, and the conditions are being called excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout session of the whole forecast. The only bummer is that this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get out there early if you want a piece of it. The afternoon cleans up too, but the swell drops a touch and the wind goes cross-off, so it’s not quite as good.

After that bright spot, things get messy again. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the second week, it’s a long, frustrating run of poor surf. The wind is relentless from the east, blowing 15 to 22 mph, and it's almost always cross-shore, chopping up what could otherwise be decent sized swell. We see waves in the 5ft to 8ft range, but with short periods around 7 to 8 seconds and that lumpy cross-chop, it’s just not paddle-friendly. Honestly, for a lot of those days, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week offers a few glimpses of hope, but nothing that locks in. By the 19th of September, we see a bit of a bump up to 8ft from the ENE with a 9-second period and lighter winds, but it's still just a marginal call. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.

So, to sum it up: your best bet, and really the only true standout, is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The rest of the window is a long stretch of chop and crossed-up winds.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ENE
14
2.3
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13
2.2
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14
2.3
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13
0.3
N
8
0.3
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10
0.2
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9
0.1
NW
15
1.7
ENE
12
2.1
WSW
14
1.9
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11
1.7
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10
1.5
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9
1.5
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8
1.5
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8
2
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7
1.8
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7
1.9
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7
1.8
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7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1791
1765
1690
1687
11
17
6
8
876
1662
862
578
360
266
234
404
328
346
337
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
ENE
25
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25
E
30
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35
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25
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20
SSE
15
SSE
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25
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ENE
30
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25
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Wind State
cross
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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
Low Tide
2:12AM0.18m
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
clear
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6:11
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6:39
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Temp °C
26
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Feels °C
24
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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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