Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here with the imperial version.
Looking at the full 16-day outlook, it’s a tough stretch. The waves show up, but the wind just won’t let up, and every session is labeled "poor surf conditions." The first potential action fires Thursday the 9th of July at Halawa, a reef/river spot that is exposed to the swell. Water temp is 79°, right about normal for the time of year. But an east-northeast wind is blowing steady at 18-22 mph, cross-shore and lumpy. The swell sits at 7 ft on Thursday morning with moderate wave energy (486), but with a short period of 7 seconds, it’s just messy and weak. This pattern locks in day after day. Even when the swell climbs to 8 ft on Sunday the 12th with energy at (666), that fresh cross-wind shreds any chance of a clean face.
The first tiny break comes Tuesday the 14th of July morning. Swell drops to 3 ft from the north-northeast with an 8-second period, and the wind eases to 16 mph. But it’s still cross-shore, and energy is weak (189). Not worth the paddle.
There’s a tease on Thursday the 16th of July morning: a 2 ft swell from the west with a very long 14-second period. That’s real groundswell energy, but the energy is weak (179) and that 19 mph cross-wind turns it into a bust. A long-period swell like that needs a point or reef, not this mess.
The second week, from the 17th to the 23rd of July, is more of the same: cross-winds, short-period ENE slop, and "poor surf conditions" on every row. The energy bounces between weak (80) and moderate (522), but none of it is rideable. On the 20th of July, the swell hits 7 ft with moderate energy (522), but with a short 8-second period and fresh cross-wind at a beach break, that’s really more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
Bottom line: there are no good surf options in this whole 16-day stretch. A blank run like this can happen here. Forecasts can change, but for now, you’re better off on the beach. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 482 | 482 | 443 | 328 | 349 | 395 | 433 | 397 | 372 | 637 | 623 | 604 | 469 | 336 | 314 | 107 | 294 | 327 | 286 | 230 | 300 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:48AM0.76m | 7:59PM0.53m | 12:41PM0.86m | 9:48PM0.48m | 1:27PM0.94m | 11:21PM0.47m | 2:10PM0.99m | 00:30AM0.47m | 2:51PM1.02m | 1:30AM0.49m | 3:29PM1.02m | 2:24AM0.51m | 4:05PM0.99m | 3:17AM0.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:58PM0.53m | 4:26AM0.08m | 8:04PM0.48m | 5:22AM0.03m | 8:38PM0.43m | 6:16AM-0.01m | 9:11PM0.40m | 7:07AM-0.04m | 9:43PM0.37m | 7:54AM-0.04m | 10:16PM0.35m | 8:39AM-0.01m | 10:48PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 19 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNE 8 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 |
| kJ | 33 | 32 | 15 | 31 | 13 | 59 | 36 | 109 | 107 | 129 | 124 | 119 | 110 | 104 | 100 | 107 | 132 | 118 | 165 | 161 | 159 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 15 | W 13 | SW 19 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 19 | W 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 54 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 28 | 98 | 93 | 91 | 44 | 43 | 50 | 121 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 17 | W 16 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 24 | W 16 | W 13 | SW 18 | W 16 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 82 | 36 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 482 | 482 | 443 | 328 | 349 | 395 | 433 | 397 | 372 | 637 | 623 | 604 | 469 | 336 | 314 | 164 | 294 | 327 | 286 | 230 | 300 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 47 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 29 |
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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).
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