Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough stretch ahead. The first week and a half is basically a write-off. From Friday, August 28th, all the way through to Thursday, September 3rd, the surf is poor. It’s a mess of fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is there, but it’s a short-period, wind-affected ENE swell, and the wind never lets up. The only break in the region is Halawa (reef/river) , and it’s just not cooperating. You’ll see combined wave energy creep up to moderate levels (350) by Sunday, but it’s all junk. There’s a gap of over a week with nothing to recommend.
Then, the system changes. We get a tiny lull on September 3rd and 4th, with the swell dropping to near nothing. But September 5th (Saturday) morning shows a pulse. The swell jumps to 8ft from the ENE with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a whopping 1296 – that’s strong water moving around. However, the wind is still fresh cross-shore, so it’s a marginal call. The water is sitting at a warm 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The real standout, and the only thing worth getting excited about, is Thursday, September 10th. Look at the morning: the wind finally swings to the SSE, blowing fresh offshore. That’s a game-changer. The swell is a solid 7ft from the ENE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1247. This is a classic case of a reef break cleaning up nicely. The offshore wind will groom it, and the longer period means better shaped waves and more energy. That said, 7ft is at the top end for intermediates, so it’s a proper session for experienced surfers. The afternoon is a bit more cross-off, but still clean. The swell backs off a little on Friday, and by Saturday, September 12th, it’s fading into the small stuff.
So, to sum it up: the first 9 days are a complete bust. Don’t bother. The one window to circle is Thursday, September 10th. That morning at Halawa with offshore wind and a solid 7ft ENE swell is your best bet. It’s the only true standout in the whole 16-day window. The rest of the second week is small and fading.
Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be planning your life around that Thursday morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | W 9 | W 9 | NNE 6 |
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122 | 130 | 192 | 230 | 194 | 432 | 348 | 361 | 342 | 469 | 483 | 636 | 620 | 573 | 499 | 454 | 487 | 629 | 2 | 2 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:55PM0.85m | 2:59AM0.67m | 3:14PM0.82m | 3:40AM0.70m | 3:32PM0.77m | 4:24AM0.72m | 3:49PM0.71m | 5:15AM0.72m | 4:02PM0.65m | 6:22AM0.71m | 4:04PM0.60m | 8:03AM0.70m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17AM0.14m | 9:16PM0.22m | 8:51AM0.19m | 9:37PM0.18m | 9:28AM0.26m | 10:00PM0.15m | 10:07AM0.34m | 10:26PM0.13m | 10:52AM0.43m | 10:58PM0.13m | 11:54AM0.51m | 11:37PM0.14m | 00:35AM0.16m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | NNE 6 |
72 | 109 | 132 | 125 | 106 | 43 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 80 | 105 | 102 | 77 | 125 | 160 | 110 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | W 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 16 | ESE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
41 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 32 | 37 | 63 | 32 | 14 | 27 | 99 | 81 | 41 | 38 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | S 11 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | ESE 11 | E 15 | SSW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
8 | 11 | 7 | 31 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 67 | 85 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 12 |
122 | 130 | 192 | 230 | 194 | 432 | 348 | 361 | 342 | 469 | 483 | 636 | 620 | 573 | 499 | 454 | 487 | 629 | 715 | 924 | 1320 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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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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