Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 726 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Okay, crew, Rusty here again, but this time in feet, miles per hour, and Fahrenheit. It’s the same story for Halawa, so don’t expect much.
We’ve got a long, dry run to start. From September 14 all the way through to the 21st, it’s mostly flat or blown out. For instance, on the 16th and 17th, a pulse of ENE swell pops up to around 5 ft to 7 ft, with a combined energy of 726. But the wind is howling from the east at 19 to 22 mph, making a lumpy, ugly mess. The ocean is basically saying "not today."
Then there’s a massive gap from the morning of September 18 through to the 21st, with barely any energy – combined energy figures down to single digits – and persistent lumpy cross-shore winds. It’s a write-off.
The only real stand-out window is for the morning of September 29. The swell is around 4 ft from the east-northeast (not the ideal direction, Halawa needs a north-northwest), but the wind finally cooperates. A light offshore breeze from the north at only 6 mph will keep the surface glassy. It’s over a week away and the forecast says "marginal," but compared to everything else, that’s your best bet for a clean, surfable wave. The morning of September 27 is a similar story, with a 4 ft N swell and a light offshore from the northwest.
Water temp is sitting at a comfy 81°, right where it should be for this time of year.
So, save your energy for that last week of September. The 27th and especially the 29th morning look like the only real chances to get a clean one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 5 | NNE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 9 | NW 10 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 100 | 54 | 55 | 50 | 52 | 81 | 373 | 432 | 574 | 726 | 677 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:26PM0.64m | 5:09AM0.74m | 3:29PM0.59m | 6:00AM0.70m | 3:11PM0.55m | 7:21AM0.66m | 9:47AM0.66m | 11:11AM0.70m | 11:50AM0.74m | 10:58PM0.39m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM0.39m | 10:01PM0.13m | 10:58AM0.46m | 10:24PM0.15m | 11:51AM0.52m | 10:50PM0.18m | 11:24PM0.22m | 00:31AM0.26m | 3:01AM0.27m | 7:44PM0.36m | 4:33AM0.25m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 100 | 54 | 55 | 34 | 52 | 32 | 154 | 194 | 147 | 125 | 124 | 246 | 243 | 230 | 208 | 166 | 166 | 166 | 107 | 144 | 52 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 22 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | W 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 19 | 73 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 56 | 8 | 37 | 19 | 38 | 58 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | NW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 8 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 19 | 72 | 137 | 134 | 131 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 28 | 51 | 50 | 42 | 81 | 373 | 432 | 574 | 726 | 677 | 634 | 558 | 494 | 612 | 520 | 539 | 396 | 408 | 400 | 406 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 19 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 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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