
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,976 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | NW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | ENE 7 | N 10 | NNW 10 | W 11 | NNW 11 | N 12 | NNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
370 | 124 | 306 | 838 | 724 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 471 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 72 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:11PM0.55m | 7:21AM0.66m | 9:47AM0.66m | 11:11AM0.70m | 11:50AM0.74m | 10:58PM0.39m | 12:17PM0.78m | 11:48PM0.46m | 12:40PM0.80m | 00:26AM0.53m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM0.52m | 10:50PM0.18m | 11:24PM0.22m | 00:31AM0.26m | 3:01AM0.27m | 7:44PM0.36m | 4:33AM0.25m | 7:21PM0.34m | 5:28AM0.22m | 7:22PM0.30m | |||||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | E 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NNW 11 | N 12 | NNW 11 |
30 | 131 | 147 | 89 | 124 | 246 | 243 | 230 | 208 | 166 | 166 | 166 | 109 | 85 | 52 | 61 | 71 | 34 | 23 | 72 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | NW 10 | N 12 | NW 9 | N 11 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 |
154 | 194 | 5 | 37 | 58 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 8 | 4 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNE 8 | NW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | NW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 9 | W 9 | NW 10 | N 11 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NNW 10 | W 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 |
7 | 28 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 35 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 |
370 | 124 | 306 | 838 | 724 | 617 | 544 | 480 | 428 | 588 | 509 | 474 | 467 | 535 | 471 | 754 | 735 | 933 | 1202 | 1178 | 1882 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 56 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 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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