Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 1,026 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a pretty grim picture for the coming weeks. The surf’s gonna be a real struggle, with long stretches of nothing to get excited about.
The first any usable wave shows up on Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, at Halawa. This is a reef/river setup, and it’s fairly consistent, but don’t get your hopes up. We’ve got a 5ft NE swell wrapping in, with a period of 9 seconds, and combined energy sitting at 390 (moderate). The water temp is a touch above average at 79°, which is normal for this time of year. The wind is a light cross-shore from the E at 6 mph, which is alright, but the forecast calls it "marginal" with questionable tides. The swell direction is from the NE, but the optimum for this break is NNW, so it’s not firing on all cylinders. This is the only offering in the first week, and it’s a weak one.
From Thursday July 30th right through to Sunday August 2nd, it’s a total write-off. The wind picks up to 19-25 mph, the surf is poor or non-existent, and the energy readings are tiny (0 to 24). There’s a big spike on Sunday August 2nd morning with a 8ft ENE swell at 8 seconds, but the energy is 778 (strong) and the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 22 mph. The wave comment says "poor surf conditions," so it’s just a messy, lumpy, blown-out mess. That’s too big for beginners and ugly for everyone else.
The following week, from Monday August 3rd to Tuesday August 12th, is a sad, flat run. The swell sticks around 0.7ft to 6ft, but the wind is always moderate to fresh cross-shore, the energy is low to moderate, and every single session is marked "poor surf conditions." There’s a brief moment on Tuesday August 11th morning where the wind goes cross-offshore and clean, but the swell is only 6ft from the ENE at 6 seconds (short period), with energy of 298 (moderate). It’s the cleanest of the bunch, but with that short period it’s gutless and won’t hold shape.
Honestly, there’s no standout. The only flicker of hope is that Wednesday July 29th afternoon session, but even that’s a "marginal" call. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re better off waxing your board as a decoration. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a proper blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | E 8 | E 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 8 | N 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 32 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 893 | 9 | 1001 | 804 | 804 | 588 | 432 | 378 | 902 | 619 | 531 | 480 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:22AM0.53m | 3:41PM0.90m | 3:02AM0.55m | 4:02PM0.87m | 3:45AM0.57m | 4:22PM0.84m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:41PM0.79m | 5:28AM0.60m | 4:58PM0.73m | 6:39AM0.61m | 5:12PM0.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:51PM0.34m | 8:30AM0.07m | 10:12PM0.32m | 9:01AM0.12m | 10:34PM0.29m | 9:33AM0.18m | 10:57PM0.25m | 10:08AM0.26m | 11:24PM0.22m | 10:47AM0.36m | 11:55PM0.20m | 11:37AM0.46m | 00:35AM0.18m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 7:07 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | SSW 13 | E 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | N 9 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 32 | 33 | 96 | 183 | 225 | 294 | 77 | 51 | 47 | 48 | 183 | 25 | 87 | 110 | 151 | 14 | 619 | 531 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | N 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | SW 13 | N 8 | SSW 13 | N 8 | W 11 | SSW 17 | NNE 10 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 34 | 49 | 49 | 25 | 90 | 85 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 44 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 10 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | E 19 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | N 8 | W 12 | SW 14 | W 12 | SW 13 | N 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 11 | W 13 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 15 | 29 | 35 | 69 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 51 | 11 | 42 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | — | NE 4 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 374 | 300 | 329 | 381 | 482 | 501 | 810 | 893 | 1009 | 1001 | 804 | 804 | 588 | 432 | 378 | 902 | — | 38 | 480 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 56 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 42 | 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).
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