Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.5° 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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, ENE swell with 3,495 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 3.5m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s on offer for Halawa over the next 16 days. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch.

We’re starting with a big fat zero. The first recommendation doesn’t even show up until Monday, August 17th, which means we’ve got a solid week of nothing worthwhile. From Sunday the 9th right through to Sunday the 16th, it’s all poor surf conditions with fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy, choppy lines. The swell that does show is either tiny, or when it does build, it’s blown out by strong onshore winds. Even the bigger pulses on the 15th and 16th, hitting 8ft to 12ft, are completely ruined by onshore wind and stormy conditions. That’s a no-go for paddling. If you’ve got a kite, that Saturday the 15th might look interesting, but for a surfboard, forget it.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday, August 17th. The morning at Halawa (reef/river) is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW at 9 mph. There’s a 8ft swell running from the NNE, with a moderate period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1081. It’s a solid, powerful wave, but at that size, it’s better left to the experienced crew. The afternoon sees the wind swing offshore from the S at 16 mph, dropping the swell a touch to 6ft, but the energy is still there at 506. It’s clean, but it’s marginal – the tide might be a factor. This is the first real chance to get wet, but it’s not the standout.

The standout of the whole outlook is Tuesday morning, August 18th. We get a rare window of pure glass. The wind is from the NNE at only 3 mph, described as "glass". The swell is smaller at 3ft with a period of 8 seconds from the ENE, and the energy is moderate at 234. It’s not a big wave, but it’s going to be absolutely perfect, clean, and smooth. If you can get out early, this is the best you’re going to find. Just be aware, Halawa can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.

The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

After that, it’s back to the same old story. From Tuesday afternoon through the rest of the 16-day window, we’re mostly looking at small, lumpy, cross-shore conditions. The 20th and 21st of August have some more swell in the 5ft to 6ft range, but it’s weak, short-period windswell (6 seconds) with fresh cross-shore winds. The energy is moderate, but the quality is poor. The 22nd sees a bigger pulse of 8ft to 8ft, but again, it’s a short-period, messy windswell. Then it fades out to nothing by the 24th.

So, to sum it up: a long, dry week, then a clean but small window on Tuesday morning the 18th is your best bet. The 17th offers some power for the experts, but it’s a one-day wonder. Keep your eye on the forecasts, but for now, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
0.2
W
12
1.7
ENE
8
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
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8
1.6
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6
1.5
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6
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1.7
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1.7
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1.8
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2.1
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8
2.3
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10
2.5
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11
0.2
W
11
2.5
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
383
33
28
26
13
11
11
181
154
159
223
212
244
371
502
603
1024
1628
10
2144
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
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30
E
30
ENE
35
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35
ENE
30
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25
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NE
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NE
25
NE
Wind State
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High Tide
1:17PM0.93m
11:48PM0.45m
1:54PM0.97m
00:51AM0.50m
2:28PM0.98m
1:43AM0.55m
2:58PM0.97m
2:31AM0.59m
3:26PM0.92m
3:18AM0.63m
3:50PM0.86m
4:04AM0.65m
4:10PM0.79m
4:52AM0.65m
Low Tide
8:26PM0.39m
6:14AM0.03m
8:43PM0.35m
7:04AM0.01m
9:06PM0.31m
7:49AM0.02m
9:30PM0.28m
8:31AM0.07m
9:54PM0.24m
9:10AM0.14m
10:18PM0.22m
9:48AM0.24m
10:42PM0.20m
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7:00
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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