Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, ENE swell with 786 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the cards for the Halawa area out there.
First up, it’s a bit of a rough start. We’ve got a solid push of swell coming through right now, but the wind is just ruining it. For the next week or so, that cross-shore and cross-onshore breeze is going to be a pain, leaving the ocean lumpy and chopped up. The water temps are sitting around average for the time of year, nothing to write home about there.
The first real chance of a wave comes in on Friday the 4th of September. The morning will see a new swell building, with a very long period of 13 seconds from the ENE. This is a proper groundswell, carrying some serious energy (792 for the combined energy) and will have some shape to it, but with a moderate cross-shore wind, it’s only going to be marginal. The wave heights are around 5 ft, so it’s not small, but the wind will keep it from being truly clean. This is the best option in the first week, but it’s a gamble with the breeze.
After that, the surf drops right off. There’s a long gap of several days with almost nothing worth paddling for. The waves shrink to ankle-snappers, with the wind still messing things up. It’s a quiet spell.
The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Friday the 11th of September. The morning kicks off with a very long period WNW groundswell at 21 seconds. That’s a serious amount of time between sets, but the energy is there (271 in the morning, building to 578 in the afternoon). The swell is only 3 ft, but with that period, it’s going to be lined up and beautiful. The wind is light and cross-shore, keeping the surface clean. This is a classic Halawa setup – a reef/river break that loves a long-period groundswell coming from the west. It can be a bit inconsistent, but when it lines up, it’s magic. The best waves will be on the Friday afternoon and into Saturday morning. Saturday the 12th holds similar energy, but the wind picks up a little, so the Friday is the jewel.
If you’re a beginner, be careful on the 4th of September when the swell is over 5 ft, and definitely steer clear of the 7th of September afternoon when it’s a solid 10 ft – that’s expert-only territory.
To be honest, the first week is a write-off. The second week has a promising few days, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed. For now, the plan is to wait for that Friday the 11th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 6 |
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223 | 245 | 261 | 395 | 348 | 316 | 309 | 400 | 462 | 514 | 596 | 569 | 508 | 402 | 362 | 428 | 273 | 193 | 13 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 12 |
132 | 125 | 106 | 43 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 61 | 105 | 102 | 99 | 84 | 55 | 96 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | SSW 15 | E 13 | E 12 | NNE 6 |
35 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 32 | 37 | 63 | 32 | 14 | 28 | 36 | 72 | 116 | 105 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | ESE 9 | E 12 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
7 | 31 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 4 | 41 | 39 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 |
223 | 245 | 261 | 395 | 348 | 316 | 309 | 400 | 462 | 514 | 596 | 569 | 508 | 402 | 362 | 428 | 273 | 193 | 277 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 56 | 31 | 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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