Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.2° 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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (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 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Halawa is a tough one. The forecast is pretty bleak, with no good surf options on offer at all. We’re looking at a run of poor surf conditions that stretches from the beginning of the period right through to the end, with no real standout window to get excited about.

The pattern is dominated by a persistent, fresh cross-shore wind from the east and east-northeast, blowing at 18 to 22 mph. This is creating a lumpy, messy cross-chop that just won’t let up. While there’s plenty of swell energy in the water – moderate to strong, with combined energy values ranging from 395 to 566 – it’s a short-period, 7 to 8 second wind swell coming from the ENE. That’s not the direction this reef/river setup wants to see; it’s looking for a NNW swell. The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

For the first week, from Wednesday the 8th through to the 16th, it’s the same story day after day: 7 ft to 7 ft of lumpy, short-period wind swell with a nasty cross-chop. The wind is too strong and the angle is wrong. This is surf for the hardcore, not for a fun session. On Thursday the 16th morning, there’s a brief blip of a 2 ft, 15-second long-period groundswell from the west, but with 22 mph cross-shore wind, it’s a non-starter. By the 17th and 18th, that small westerly groundswell drops right off, with combined energy down to 54 and 36, and the wind picks up even more on the 18th afternoon to a strong 25 mph breeze. The 19th sees a quick return to a 7 ft ENE wind swell, but again, the wind is ruining it.

Into the second week, from the 20th to the 23rd, the wind eases a touch to a moderate 12-16 mph, but it’s still a cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze. The swell drops to a more manageable 3 ft to 5 ft, but the energy is weak (between 109 and 247) and the period is still short. The conditions are still marked as poor, with a cross-chop. There’s just no clean window here.

The bottom line is, Halawa is a break that is fairly consistent, so a blank run like this is a bit of a bummer, but it happens. The forecast can change, so don’t throw the towel in completely, but as it stands, you’re better off finding something else to do for the next couple of weeks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
512
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572
440
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360
471
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539
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356
394
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310
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:38AM0.66m
7:18PM0.59m
11:48AM0.76m
7:59PM0.53m
12:41PM0.86m
9:48PM0.48m
1:27PM0.94m
11:21PM0.47m
2:10PM0.99m
00:30AM0.47m
2:51PM1.02m
1:30AM0.49m
3:29PM1.02m
2:24AM0.51m
Low Tide
3:51PM0.56m
3:28AM0.13m
6:58PM0.53m
4:26AM0.08m
8:04PM0.48m
5:22AM0.03m
8:38PM0.43m
6:16AM-0.01m
9:11PM0.40m
7:07AM-0.04m
9:43PM0.37m
7:54AM-0.04m
10:16PM0.35m
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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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