Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 252 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. This outlook for Halawa is a tough one.
First up, over this whole 16-day stretch, we’re really not looking at any stand-out, rip-roaring sessions. The surf window kicks off on Sunday the 16th, but mate, it's a struggle. The swell is small, the wind is strong and from the east, making for messy cross-shore conditions. The combined energy is very weak at just 11, which tells you everything. Sunday's a write-off.
Monday the 17th morning has zero surf, and by the afternoon a little 5ft swell from the ENE pops up with an energy reading of 256, but the period is a short 7 seconds and that wind is still a fresh cross-shore. It’s lumpy and not worth paddling for.
Tuesday the 18th through to the end of the first week is more of the same: small swell, poor conditions, and cross-shore winds. The water temperature is about average for this time of year at the break here in Halawa, so no weird anomalies, just flat and frustrating. There's a long gap of days here with no real recommendation.
We get a little spike on Tuesday the 25th of August. The swell bumps to 6ft from the ENE, energy hits 418, which is moderate to strong. But look, the period is still only 8 seconds and the wind is a moderate cross-shore. It’s not clean, and it’s borderline too big for beginners but not quite powerful enough for the experts to get excited. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
From the 26th onwards, it drops right back to tiny, weak swell with a longer period around 12 seconds. That’s a groundswell. But the energy is very low, so even though the direction is from the WNW, which is not the optimum (Halawa’s best is a NNW swell), there’s just nothing to ride. The fresh easterly winds just keep ruining it.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle on the 25th, you might find a wave, but don't expect anything special. The rest of the period is a blank run. It’s one of those stretches where the forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the ENE on Sat night, moderate winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | W 12 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 247 | 222 | 113 | 14 | 12 | 23 | 42 | 39 | 42 | 43 | 82 | 73 | 69 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:52AM0.65m | 4:25PM0.72m | 5:44AM0.65m | 4:33PM0.66m | 6:50AM0.63m | 4:24PM0.60m | 8:36AM0.63m | 11:03AM0.66m | 12:04PM0.72m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:26AM0.33m | 11:07PM0.19m | 11:04AM0.43m | 11:33PM0.19m | 11:50AM0.51m | 00:04AM0.21m | 00:47AM0.22m | 2:06AM0.24m | 3:51AM0.23m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 6:57 | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | 14 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 19 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 42 | 33 | 56 | 31 | 3 | 41 | 37 | 44 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 84 | 80 | 54 | 43 | 82 | 73 | 69 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | S 13 | SW 18 | W 12 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 13 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 49 | 12 | 13 | 42 | 39 | 42 | 53 | 39 | 23 | 23 | 124 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | SSW 17 | W 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | NNE 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 28 | 11 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 79 | 107 | 94 | 100 | 91 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 3574 | 1399 | 836 | 518 | 383 | 247 | 222 | 113 | 108 | 215 | 135 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 11 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 57 | 19 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
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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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