Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this 16-day window for Halawa is a real struggle. We’ve got a solid run of nothing but "poor surf conditions" marked across the entire forecast, with every session scoring a zero. That’s a grim stretch, and it’s not until Monday the 27th of July that we even see a flicker of life, and even then it’s just a "marginal" call.
The first recommendation doesn’t actually come until that Monday morning, the 27th of July. Before that, it’s a total blank. From the 12th of July all the way through to the 26th, there’s zero surf worth paddling out for. That’s a solid two-week hole with no recommendations at all.
So, let’s talk about the only half-decent chance in the whole outlook. Monday morning the 27th of July at Halawa (Molokai). We’re looking at a 4 ft swell from the NE, with a short period of 7 seconds. The wind is a light cross-onshore at 6 mph, which is at least manageable. The combined wave energy is moderate at 235. The water temp is sitting around 79° with a tiny anomaly of 0.4°, so pretty average for the time of year.
Now, the reality check: this is a reef/river setup that’s fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to the swell. The optimum direction is NNW, and we’re getting NE, so it’s not hitting the ideal angle. The wind is cross-onshore, not offshore, so it’s not going to be glassy. The short period means the waves will be a bit fat and weak. It’s not a standout, it’s just the only thing on the board. Crowds are sometimes a problem here, but honestly, on a day like this, you’ll probably have it to yourself. This is a last-resort paddle, not a mission.
The rest of the run stays grim. After that marginal Monday, Tuesday afternoon the 28th of July is back to zero. So, really, we’re looking at a one-morning window that’s barely worth a look. Stick a pin in it, but don’t book the trip.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | W 18 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | W 15 | W 15 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | W 14 | WNW 14 | E 6 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 542 | 587 | 572 | 450 | 345 | 98 | 184 | 200 | 250 | 215 | 161 | 157 | 151 | 162 | 214 | 103 | 66 | 120 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:10PM0.99m | 00:30AM0.47m | 2:51PM1.02m | 1:30AM0.49m | 3:29PM1.02m | 2:24AM0.51m | 4:05PM0.99m | 3:17AM0.52m | 4:37PM0.94m | 4:13AM0.53m | 5:05PM0.87m | 5:12AM0.54m | 5:28PM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.40m | 7:07AM-0.04m | 9:43PM0.37m | 7:54AM-0.04m | 10:16PM0.35m | 8:39AM-0.01m | 10:48PM0.32m | 9:21AM0.06m | 11:20PM0.30m | 10:01AM0.15m | 11:52PM0.27m | 10:41AM0.27m | 00:24AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | W 15 | W 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 129 | 124 | 119 | 110 | 104 | 68 | 76 | 57 | 119 | 165 | 65 | 65 | 43 | 29 | 94 | 32 | 42 | 38 | 29 | 26 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 29 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 28 | 100 | 92 | 132 | 44 | 65 | 161 | 157 | 150 | 150 | 104 | 58 | 40 | 63 | 34 | 34 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 24 | W 16 | W 13 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | W 14 | WNW 14 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 11 | 20 | 13 | 98 | 82 | 89 | 75 | 49 | 77 | 119 | 44 | 42 | 30 | 103 | 66 | 23 | 18 | 41 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 542 | 587 | 572 | 450 | 345 | 172 | 184 | 200 | 250 | 215 | 175 | 85 | 151 | 162 | 214 | 101 | 89 | 120 | 323 | 355 | 447 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 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).
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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