Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 778 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM. 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 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's take a look at what's on the table for Halawa.
This is a reef/river break that's exposed to the north-northwest, so it's picky. Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty grim run for the first week and a half. From Sunday, August 30th, all the way through to Monday, September 7th, the conditions are just not cooperating. The wind is a fresh cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze, blowing from the east or east-northeast at 18 to 28 mph, and it's turning the ocean into a lumpy, messy chop. The swell is mostly a short-period, wind-driven 6ft to 8ft from the east-northeast, which is not the direction this spot wants. The combined wave energy is moderate, hitting between 340 and 810, but it's all ugly. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
There's a small window of hope on Tuesday, September 8th, with a 8ft to 8ft east-northeast swell coming in with a longer 11-second period. That's a proper groundswell and the energy jumps up to 1204 to 1445, which is strong. But the wind is still a fresh cross-shore or cross-onshore, so it's going to be lumpy and messy. It's a marginal call at best and not worth getting excited about.
Now, the real standout is Wednesday, September 9th. This is the only day worth paddling out for. The swell is a solid 10ft from the east-northeast, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a very strong 1840 to 1950. But the key is the wind. In the morning, we have a light cross-shore breeze from the east-northeast at 6 mph, but by the afternoon, it swings to a light cross-offshore breeze from the east-southeast. That's going to clean things right up, giving us excellent surf conditions. This is a powerful, groundswell-driven wave, and with that cross-offshore wind, Halawa is going to be firing. The 10ft size is only for experienced surfers, though. It's a reef/river break, so it can handle the long period, and it's going to be clean. The crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might have some company, but it's worth it.
After that, the outlook fades fast. Thursday, September 10th, drops to a 4ft north-northeast swell with light winds, but the energy is weak at 180, and there's a bigger 8ft east-northeast swell in the afternoon that's short-period and messy. From Friday, September 11th, through to the end of the outlook on Monday, September 14th, we're back to the same old story: fresh cross-shore winds, short-period windswell, and poor surf conditions. The combined energy is mostly weak to moderate, ranging from 86 to 511, and the quality is just not there.
If you're looking for the best, it's Wednesday, September 9th, in the afternoon. That's your window. The rest of the 16-day run is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 12 |
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457 | 348 | 338 | 243 | 480 | 459 | 471 | 483 | 475 | 508 | 414 | 393 | 406 | 437 | 449 | 408 | 617 | 639 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:40AM0.70m | 3:32PM0.77m | 4:24AM0.72m | 3:49PM0.71m | 5:15AM0.72m | 4:02PM0.65m | 6:22AM0.71m | 4:04PM0.60m | 8:03AM0.70m | 10:11AM0.74m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:37PM0.18m | 9:28AM0.26m | 10:00PM0.15m | 10:07AM0.34m | 10:26PM0.13m | 10:52AM0.43m | 10:58PM0.13m | 11:54AM0.51m | 11:37PM0.14m | 00:35AM0.16m | 2:12AM0.18m | ||||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ENE 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | NNE 12 |
43 | 65 | 61 | 33 | 55 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 80 | 105 | 102 | 99 | 123 | 105 | 102 | 199 | 34 | 27 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | E 13 | E 14 | ESE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 13 |
14 | 14 | 14 | 57 | 2 | 32 | 37 | 63 | 32 | 14 | 65 | 16 | 85 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 12 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | S 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | E 12 | E 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | E 16 | NW 9 | W 8 | N 13 | SW 20 |
3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
457 | 348 | 338 | 243 | 480 | 459 | 471 | 483 | 475 | 508 | 414 | 393 | 406 | 437 | 449 | 408 | 617 | 639 | 836 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 180 | 56 |
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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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