Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.4° 

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


Halawa surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, ENE swell with 4,460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. 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 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, lookin' at your local zone.

Gotta level with you—the next week or so is a rough stretch. Windy, messy, and not much to get excited about. The first real chance of a decent wave doesn't come until Wednesday, July 29th, and even then, it's a narrow window.

Here's the play-by-play.

From Saturday, July 25th through Tuesday, July 29th, it's a fight. The wind is howlin' from the ENE and NE, mostly cross or cross-on, stirrin' up a chop that's no good for surfing. The swell is a mix of short-period junk that can't hold a shape. Tuesday afternoon sees a big spike of energy—a solid 12 ft swell from the ENE with a 13-second period, but the wind is cross-on and lumpy, so it's a wash. That combined energy reading of 3997 is a monster, but it's wasted. This setup is more for kite-surfing than paddling.

Your standout is Wednesday, July 29th, early morning. The wind finally swings to the south at 12 mph, blowin' offshore. That's the ticket. The swell is 7 ft from the ENE, with a 10-second period—clean, punchy, with real energy (981). That's a fun, rideable wave. The break is Halawa, a reef/river setup that's fairly consistent. It's an intermediate spot, and with crowds sometimes in the mix, get there early. The offshore wind will keep the surface clean and smooth. This is the best on offer.

The afternoon of the 29th is still okay, with the swell dropping to 7 ft, but the wind goes cross-off from the ESE, and the quality slides to marginal.

After that, it's back to the doldrums. From Thursday, July 30th all the way to Sunday, August 9th, the swell drops to almost nothing for a few days, then picks up again but with a strong cross-shore wind from the ENE that ruins it. The energy is moderate to strong at times (up to 686 to 565), but it's always lumpy, messy, or choppy. There's a brief moment on Tuesday, August 4th morning with a 6 ft swell from the ENE at 12 seconds, giving a combined energy of 1013, but the wind is cross-on and the quality is marginal. Just a tease.

So here's the bottom line: if you want a surf, your best bet is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th at Halawa. Clean, offshore wind, a solid 7 ft ENE swell, and a reef that can handle it. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a write-off, with long gaps of poor conditions. Keep an eye on the forecasts—when it's like this, it can turn around fast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
472
477
493
441
429
387
311
289
171
158
173
3997
4087
838
767
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14
Wind (km/h)
30
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ENE
35
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30
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30
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35
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30
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NNE
15
WSW
20
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20
ESE
35
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High Tide
1:31PM0.82m
11:21PM0.43m
2:00PM0.86m
00:20AM0.45m
2:28PM0.88m
1:04AM0.48m
2:54PM0.90m
1:43AM0.51m
3:18PM0.91m
2:22AM0.53m
3:41PM0.90m
3:02AM0.55m
Low Tide
5:21AM0.15m
8:58PM0.42m
6:08AM0.11m
9:01PM0.40m
6:48AM0.08m
9:14PM0.38m
7:24AM0.06m
9:32PM0.36m
7:58AM0.05m
9:51PM0.34m
8:30AM0.07m
10:12PM0.32m
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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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