Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 33ft (10.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 35,517 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 13s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The surf forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 10.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 26ft (8.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 26ft (8.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 33ft (10.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Halawa's got cookin' for us.
Honestly, it’s a bleak spell ahead for this spot. For the next week or so, the trade winds are just howling, and it’s blowing straight across or onshore, making a mess of things. The water’s sitting at a warm 80°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. You’ll want to save your energy and wax, because the first real glimmer of hope doesn't pop up until Sunday the 16th.
That Sunday afternoon, we get a sniff of something different. A solid 12ft ENE swell rolls in, and the wind finally swings around to a clean offshore from the south. The wave energy is through the roof (2623), but the conditions are described as “marginal,” so it might be a bit raw and jumbled. This one’s for the experienced crew only at that size.
The true standout, and the only session I’d really mark on the calendar, is Monday morning, the 17th of August. The overnight drop in wind leaves us with glassy conditions. The swell settles back to a manageable 6ft from the ENE, with a clean 8-second period. The wave energy is still moderate (451), and with no wind, it’ll be the cleanest the place gets all outlook. You’ll want to be out there early before the onshores kick up again in the afternoon.
After Monday the 17th, the trades return in force for the rest of the fortnight. The surf on offer is mostly small and chopped up, with lumpy, cross-shore winds making it a write-off for a paddle surfer. It’s a long stretch of poor conditions after that one window.
So, your one shot: hit it Monday 17th August at dawn. It’s not a big swell, but with that glassy surface, it’ll be a gem.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu night, near gales from the NNW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NNW 9 | W 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | E 6 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | W 11 | W 11 | ENE 13 | NNE 8 | W 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 166 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 223 | 280 | 374 | 599 | 724 | 10 | 9 | 3198 | 1449 | 26 | 2612 | 791 |
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-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:51AM0.50m | 2:28PM0.98m | 1:43AM0.55m | 2:58PM0.97m | 2:31AM0.59m | 3:26PM0.92m | 3:18AM0.63m | 3:50PM0.86m | 4:04AM0.65m | 4:10PM0.79m | 4:52AM0.65m | 4:25PM0.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43PM0.35m | 7:04AM0.01m | 9:06PM0.31m | 7:49AM0.02m | 9:30PM0.28m | 8:31AM0.07m | 9:54PM0.24m | 9:10AM0.14m | 10:18PM0.22m | 9:48AM0.24m | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:26AM0.33m | 11:07PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 14 | E 13 | W 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 88 | 57 | 54 | 81 | 73 | 65 | 121 | 103 | 85 | 78 | 113 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 35 | 6455 | 7450 | 26 | 2612 | 791 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | W 12 | SSW 16 | S 13 |
| kJ | 26 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 74 | 106 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 7 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 8 | W 13 | SW 19 | W 12 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 15 | 11 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | NNE 8 | E 12 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 302 | 279 | 272 | 233 | 166 | 191 | 188 | 251 | 223 | 280 | 374 | 599 | 724 | 2610 | 4258 | 3198 | 1449 | 15702 | 240 | 190 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 313 | 231 | 148 | 42 | 33 | 0 |
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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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