
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, ENE swell with 819 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get real about Halawa.
Right now, and for a good long while, it’s flat and messy. The whole 16-day window is a tough one, no sugar-coating it. For the first ten days or so, it’s just poor surf conditions day after day, with cross-shore winds and tricky chop, plus a risk of thunderstorms mid-period. Waves rarely crack 3ft, and when they do, the period is short and the energy is weak. There’s a stretch from the 17th to the 21st where it’s almost dead flat. A blank run like that is just what this spot can dish out.
The One That Almost Works
The only flicker of hope shows up on Thursday 24 September morning. Halawa (Molokai) picks up a 3ft groundswell from the NNW, with a long period of 12 seconds. The combined swell energy hits 323 — moderate, but heading in the right direction. What makes this morning stand out is the light, cross-off breeze from the SE (6 mph), keeping things clean. That’s the only time in the whole forecast where we get that “clean” label. The afternoon stays workable with a 4ft swell and a 13-second period, but the wind picks up a bit.
Friday 25 September keeps the swell around 3ft from the NNW, periods still solid at 12 seconds, and still cross-off winds, but fresher at 12 to 16 mph. Clean faces but it’s a bit more of a push. Good for an intermediate who’s patient and doesn’t mind smaller waves.
Water temp at Halawa is 80°F, which is normal for this time of year — no anomaly, just your standard tropical warmth. That first morning on the 24th is the standout: clean, lined-up groundswell, and manageable size. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have company if it’s the only game in town.
But honestly? For most of this outlook, the conditions are so average that if you’ve got a kite, you’d have more fun than a paddle surfer. The wind is offshore in direction but too cross the rest of the time, and the wave quality is just not there. The 24th morning is the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | NW 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
415 | 57 | 104 | 107 | 121 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 120 | 100 | 69 | 44 | 68 | 178 | 37 | 208 | 395 | 528 | 0 | 4 | 3 | |
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-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:39PM0.81m | 3:08AM0.75m | 2:58PM0.75m | 3:47AM0.77m | 3:14PM0.69m | 4:26AM0.76m | 3:26PM0.64m | 5:09AM0.74m | 3:29PM0.59m | 6:00AM0.70m | 3:11PM0.55m | 7:21AM0.66m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23AM0.18m | 8:58PM0.16m | 9:02AM0.25m | 9:19PM0.14m | 9:40AM0.32m | 9:40PM0.13m | 10:18AM0.39m | 10:01PM0.13m | 10:58AM0.46m | 10:24PM0.15m | 11:51AM0.52m | 10:50PM0.18m | 11:24PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 | E 11 | NNE 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
54 | 57 | 104 | 107 | 121 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 120 | 100 | 69 | 42 | 41 | 63 | 37 | 154 | 194 | 147 | 125 | 124 | 246 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNE 7 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SW 22 | E 13 | NNE 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NNE 9 | E 10 | N 8 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | W 10 |
90 | 79 | 26 | 122 | 68 | 46 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 73 | 30 | 48 | 134 | 131 | 15 | 53 | 6 | 38 | 59 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
14 | 13 | 77 | 76 | 63 | 46 | 54 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 72 | 137 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 4 | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
415 | 281 | 18 | — | 4 | 33 | 14 | 55 | 31 | 19 | 30 | 44 | 68 | 178 | 514 | 208 | 395 | 528 | 1001 | 1026 | 899 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 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.
Are you planning a vacation in Molokai? If you are looking for accommodation near Halawa, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Molokai, consider staying in Kaunakakai - Molokai which is 38 km (24 miles) away. Other places in and around Molokai where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Kahului, Lanai - Lanai and Kihei.










