Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.2° 

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


Halawa surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 939 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Looking at the 16-day window for Halawa, a reef-river break that’s fairly consistent but needs a decent NNW swell to fire. Unfortunately, it’s a rough stretch ahead. The water temp is sitting at 81°F, which is about average for this time of year.

We kick off on Sunday morning, September 13, with clean conditions and clear skies, but the swell is tiny — only 3ft from the NNE with a short period of 9 seconds and weak energy (189). The wind is a light cross-shore from the E at 9 mph, but the wave comment says poor surf conditions. That sums it up: not worth paddling out. The rest of the week is grim. Monday and Tuesday offer even smaller swell, dropping to 2ft with messy wind and energy falling below 100. Wednesday morning, September 16, sees swell bottom out at 1ft with a 7-second period and just 27 energy — barely a ripple. Then on Wednesday afternoon, a bump appears: 6ft from the ENE, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore at 19 mph, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. Not surfable.

Thursday, September 17, actually sees some size — 7ft from the ENE with a 10-second period and strong energy (909). But the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, the surf is lumpy and messy, and with a risk of thunderstorms, it’s far from clean. That 8ft is also too big for beginners and only just within range for stronger surfers, but the poor quality means it’s a pass.

From Friday, September 18, through the end of the first week and into the second week, we hit a major lull. From the 18th to the 20th, swell drops to 0.3ft – 0.7ft with long periods up to 13 seconds but energy in the single digits. There’s nothing to ride. Tuesday, September 22, has a tiny 1ft NNW groundswell with a 14-second period, but again almost no energy (63) and fresh cross-shore wind. Not happening.

Wednesday, September 23, offers 2ft from the NNW with an 11-second period and moderate energy (105), but with a risk of thunderstorms and 19–22 mph cross-shore wind, it’s blown out. Thursday the 24th is similar but smaller. Then on Friday, September 25, a pulse returns: 6ft from the ENE with an 8-second period and strong energy (571). But the wind is 22 mph cross-shore, making it lumpy and messy. Saturday the 26th is similar, with 5ft from the N (10 seconds, 509 energy), but still cross-shore wind.

The tail end of the window, Sunday, September 27, through Monday, September 28, shows consistent 6ft–8ft NNE/NE swell with 9–11 second periods and strong energy (700–900+). Again, though, the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore and the surf is described as poor. There’s never a clean glassy or offshore moment across the whole 16-day period.

Bottom line: there are no standout days. The setup is better for kiting than paddle surfing given the consistent cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. The break is inconsistent by nature, so a blank run like this isn’t unusual for Halawa. Forecasts can change though. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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82
54
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78
21
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Wind (km/h)
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E
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High Tide
3:14PM0.69m
4:26AM0.76m
3:26PM0.64m
5:09AM0.74m
3:29PM0.59m
6:00AM0.70m
3:11PM0.55m
7:21AM0.66m
9:47AM0.66m
11:11AM0.70m
Low Tide
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
00:31AM0.26m
3:01AM0.27m
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Temp °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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