
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with 590 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. 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 14s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our local waters.
Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. The energy just isn't lining up with the wind for a good paddle. We’ve got a solid 16-day window in front of us, but it’s a long wait for anything that’s really worth getting excited about.
Halawa is the only break on the radar, and it’s a bit of a stubborn one. The water is sitting at 80°F, which is about average for the time of year, so that’s one small comfort, but that’s where the good news ends. For the first week and a half, from the 20th of July right through to the 29th, it’s a total write-off. The wind is relentless—cross or cross-onshore, mostly from the ENE at 12 to 22 mph, just chopping everything up. The swell is mostly short-period windswell (6 to 8 seconds), and the combined energy is weak to moderate, barely cracking 200 to 500 (moderate wave energy). The models are giving it a flat zero for surf quality. You’d be better off taking up kite surfing with that persistent cross-breeze than trying to get a clean wave in.
There’s a tiny glimmer on the morning of Monday the 29th of July. We see a jump in swell height to 7 ft, with a period stretching to 11 seconds from the ENE. The combined energy spikes hard to 1645 (strong wave energy), which is a real sign of some power. The wind drops right back to a light NNE breeze at 6 mph, making it a light cross-onshore—nothing too nasty. The call is still “marginal” but it’s the best we’ve got. That period is getting into groundswell territory, so at Halawa (a reef/river setup), it could actually hold up and offer some decent shape, though the direction is cross-on, not perfect. It’s the one standout in a sea of mediocrity, but it’s only a one-day wonder. The rest of that week fades back into choppy, cross-onshore junk.
After that, we hit a real dead zone. From the 31st of July through the 2nd of August, the swell drops to almost nothing. We’re looking at tiny 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft dribble with no energy to speak of. Then, on Monday the 3rd of August, there’s another pulse of 7 ft swell from the ENE with a 9-second period and moderate energy around 677, but again it’s labelled “marginal” with messy wind. It’s not worth planning a trip around.
So, the big picture: the only real mention is Halawa on the morning of the 29th of July. It’s a long wait, but that pulse of strong, long-period energy with light winds could be a real treat for those who are patient. The rest of the time, it’s a battle with the wind and sloppy, short-period surf. Hang in there, the forecast could change, but for now, it’s a quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NNW 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
70 | 208 | 206 | 200 | 206 | 232 | 171 | 156 | 238 | 10 | 363 | 330 | 432 | 472 | 590 | 430 | 558 | 504 | 438 | 392 | 358 | |
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-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:54PM0.64m | 9:53AM0.61m | 5:31PM0.59m | 11:32AM0.67m | 12:23PM0.73m | 12:59PM0.78m | 1:31PM0.82m | 11:21PM0.43m | 2:00PM0.86m | 00:20AM0.45m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:14PM0.49m | 1:36AM0.22m | 2:14PM0.57m | 2:23AM0.22m | 3:21AM0.20m | 4:25AM0.18m | 5:21AM0.15m | 8:58PM0.42m | 6:08AM0.11m | 9:01PM0.40m | |||||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | E 12 | E 14 | E 12 | E 12 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 16 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 |
70 | 13 | 42 | 24 | 59 | 107 | 132 | 138 | 118 | 100 | 97 | 159 | 123 | 119 | 125 | 208 | 515 | 1230 | 1269 | 1379 | 1468 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | E 15 | E 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | E 18 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
13 | 50 | 18 | 38 | 22 | 14 | 109 | 11 | 47 | 65 | 40 | 8 | 20 | 96 | 103 | 96 | 207 | 150 | 104 | 100 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 16 | E 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 10 | NNW 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | SE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
51 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 36 | 37 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 44 | 41 | 64 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
160 | 208 | 206 | 200 | 206 | 232 | 171 | 156 | 238 | 256 | 363 | 330 | 432 | 472 | 590 | 430 | 558 | 504 | 438 | 392 | 358 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Molokai | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










