Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break this down in feet and miles per hour. The long-range picture for Halawa is a classic case of a very short, sharp peak surrounded by a whole lot of wind-blown slop. There’s one clear winner, but you’ll need to be on it, or you’re waiting a long time.

Water temps are running about normal for this time of year, so no need for a thick suit.

The forecast kicks off a bit rough. Tuesday morning, the 28th, is a total loss. You’ve got 25 km/h cross-onshore winds tearing up a weak, short-period swell around 4 feet out of the NNE. The energy is low, and it’s just choppy, ugly surf. The whole week is a grind of messy cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions.

Then, Wednesday morning, July 29th, is your one and only standout. We’re looking at a clean 7-foot NE swell with a 9-second period, and the wind swings light offshore from the SW. That’s a dream setup. The combined energy is moderate, and the conditions are labelled as very good. This reef/river setup loves that NNW swell direction, and with light offshore wind, it’ll be glassy and well-shaped. This is the session to clear your schedule for. The afternoon holds smaller but still clean, though the tide might be a factor.

After that, it’s a long, ugly stretch. From Thursday the 30th through to the end of the window, it’s strong cross-shore winds – often 20 to 25 mph – and lumpy, messy surf. The swell hangs around, sometimes pushing 8 feet, but the wind ruins it. The wave energy gets high, but it’s all for the kite surfers. For paddle surfing, it’s just a washing machine. The period stays short, so no real power. Even when it bumps up to 11 seconds around the 4th of August, the wind is still cross-shore and messy.

Bottom line: if you want a wave in the next two weeks, you better be at Halawa on Wednesday morning, July 29th. The rest of the run is a long wait for something that never really cleans up. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a one-day wonder.

Rusty.

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