Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.4° 

Halawa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Halawa surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, ENE swell with 658 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, I’ve had a look at the charts for the next 16 days. Honestly, straight up, it’s a pretty grim stretch for Halawa. We’re looking at a solid block of poor surf conditions with no standout days to get excited about. The wind is almost always pumping from the east or east-northeast, and that’s cross-shore at best, which just ruins any chance of clean waves. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The whole first week, from Tuesday the 21st all the way through to Monday the 27th, is just a write-off. You’ll see a mix of moderate to fresh breezes making a mess of the surface. The swell is small and weak, mostly under 7 ft, with short periods around 6-8 seconds, so it’s just wind slop. The combined energy is low to moderate – a hundred to a few hundred, nothing that’s going to get your heart racing. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s lumpy.

Then things get a bit more interesting energy-wise, but not in a good way. Around Wednesday the 29th, we get a pulse of swell with a long period of 12 seconds, pushing the combined energy right up to 1288, but the wind is still onshore. It’s a long period groundswell coming from the ENE, which is not ideal for a reef/river spot like Halawa – those long period swells can get a bit too straight. The wave comment says it’s marginal at best, and that’s being kind.

We do get a couple of days on the 3rd and 4th of August where the wind eases off a bit, and the swell drops to a more manageable 5 ft to 7 ft, with a period of 8-9 seconds. The combined energy is still solid (333 to 692), but again, the wind stays cross-shore, so we’re looking at a cross-chop. It’s still a no-go.

The only real flicker of hope is on the morning of the 5th of August. The wind swings around to a cross-offshore direction from the ESE, which is a much nicer angle. The swell is 4 ft at 10 seconds from the ENE, with a combined energy of 376. The description says "clean," which is the first time we’ve seen that word. This is the best it’s going to get, but it’s still only a marginal forecast. The Rip is rated as fairly consistent, which is a positive, but with the crowds sometimes an issue, it might be worth a look if you’re desperate. But don’t expect much.

Overall, there’s no real surf on offer here. The setup is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers for most of this period. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d leave the boards in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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0
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194
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331
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291
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231
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
2:28PM0.88m
1:04AM0.48m
Low Tide
2:14PM0.57m
2:23AM0.22m
3:21AM0.20m
4:25AM0.18m
5:21AM0.15m
8:58PM0.42m
6:08AM0.11m
9:01PM0.40m
6:48AM0.08m
9:14PM0.38m
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Temp °C
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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.

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