Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.4° C
0.3° 

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


Halawa surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ENE swell with 593 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The outlook for Halawa (reef/river) is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window here, but honestly, there’s not a single session that really stands out as a good option. The whole period is marked by persistent cross-shore winds, often moderate to fresh, and a lot of the time the swell is weak and short-period, so the waves are just messy and lumpy. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is about normal for this time of year.

The first real recommendation comes on Sunday morning, July 19th, but it’s a flat, tiny 1.0ft from the NNE with a period of just 8 seconds and a combined energy of just 23 (weak). That’s not worth paddling out for. The wind is a cross-shore from the east at 16 mph, so it’s just choppy.

Moving through the week, the swell picks up a bit, but it’s all short-period windswell – 5ft to 6ft from the ENE on Monday and Tuesday, but periods are just 7 seconds. The combined energy climbs into the 200s (moderate), but the wind is still cross-shore at 16 to 19 mph, so you’re looking at a lumpy, choppy mess. Definitely not beginner-friendly at 5ft plus, but even for experienced surfers, the quality is poor.

By Wednesday and Thursday the 22nd and 23rd, the swell tries to push a bit, with 6ft to 7ft from the ENE, but periods are still short (6-7 seconds) and the wind is fresh, up to 22 mph. The combined energy gets into the 300s and 400s (moderate to strong), but that’s mostly just a lot of moving water with no real shape. At 7ft, it’s getting into expert-only territory, but with the cross-shore winds, it’s just a blown-out, lumpy wall. It’s really more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The pattern continues through the next week. The swell stays in the 5ft to 7ft range, with periods never really getting above 8 seconds. The wind stays stubbornly from the east or ENE, mostly 12 to 19 mph. Even on the 30th of July when the wind drops to 3 mph from the NNE, the swell is only 3ft from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is 194 (moderate). That could be the least bad window, but it’s still cross-onshore and the waves are small.

The last few days of the forecast, into early August, the swell fades away. By the 2nd and 3rd of August, we’re back to 1.0ft to 2ft with weak energy (single and double digits).

So, the honest truth is: there’s no standout session here. The whole 16 days is a write-off for quality surf. The combination of persistent cross-shore winds (often strong) and short-period, messy windswell means the waves are just not well-shaped. For a reef/river setup like Halawa, you really need the swell direction to match the optimum (NNW), but we’re seeing ENE and NE swells almost exclusively, which don’t line up well. The only potential bright spot is the 30th of July morning with light winds, but the swell is small and the direction is still wrong. Keep an eye on the longer range, but as it stands, I’d give this one a miss.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
12
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
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8
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
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7
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
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7
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7
1.6
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7
1.5
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7
1.9
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6
1.9
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6
2.2
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6
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NNW
10
2.1
ENE
7
2.3
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7
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
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7
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
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8
1.5
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
376
303
249
214
247
192
247
227
181
255
266
363
9
384
485
457
456
537
560
292
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
30
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30
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25
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30
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30
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35
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35
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25
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35
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:46PM0.71m
7:51AM0.56m
5:54PM0.64m
9:53AM0.61m
5:31PM0.59m
11:32AM0.67m
12:23PM0.73m
12:59PM0.78m
1:31PM0.82m
11:21PM0.43m
Low Tide
11:22AM0.38m
00:58AM0.24m
12:14PM0.49m
1:36AM0.22m
2:14PM0.57m
2:23AM0.22m
3:21AM0.20m
4:25AM0.18m
5:21AM0.15m
8:58PM0.42m
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Temp °C
25
25
25
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26
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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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