
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We've got a 16-day look at Halawa, and I'll be straight with you – it’s not the prettiest picture I’ve ever seen.
Right off the bat, there’s nothing happening. The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 28th gives us a weak 4ft NNE windswell, cross-on wind at 16 mph, and the combined energy is a paltry 161 – just a messy, choppy mess. The water temp is about 79°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year. We limp through Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th with cross-shore winds and energy in the 300-400 range, but the surf is still poor and the conditions are lumpy.
Honestly, the whole stretch from Tuesday the 28th all the way through to the end of the outlook on Wednesday the 12th of August is plagued by onshore or cross-shore winds. We see some bigger swell around August 1st to 4th, with energy numbers climbing into the 900-1000 range – that's moderate to strong power. But it’s all tied to a howling 19-25 mph breeze. Those 8ft ENE swells on the 1st and 2nd of August? They're just blown-out slop. If you're into kite surfing, that setup is worth a look, but for a paddle surfer, it's a hard pass.
The only flicker of hope comes right at the start of the second week. On Tuesday morning the 4th of August, the period jumps to 11 seconds on a 5ft ENE swell, with energy hitting 1045. That’s a decent groundswell pulse. But the wind is still cross-on at 12 mph, and the report says "poor surf conditions." It's frustrating. That long period at a reef/river mouth like Halawa *should* mean some decent lines, but the wind just kills it.
After that, it fades back into weak, short-period windswell (6-9 seconds) with that relentless cross-shore breeze. The energy drops back down to 100-200 range by the 10th and 11th – just limp.
There are no standouts here. No golden windows. The most interesting day on paper is the 4th of August with that long-period energy, but it’s not clean. For the next two weeks, the wind is the enemy. A blank run like this is pretty standard for the area when the trades set in. We just need a break in that wind.
Keep an eye on it, things can change fast, but right now I’d be finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri night, moderate winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 6 | E 8 | E 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 12 | N 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1358 | 612 | 399 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 824 | 758 | 705 | 602 | 433 | 322 | 1016 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:43AM0.51m | 3:18PM0.91m | 2:22AM0.53m | 3:41PM0.90m | 3:02AM0.55m | 4:02PM0.87m | 3:45AM0.57m | 4:22PM0.84m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:41PM0.79m | 5:28AM0.60m | 4:58PM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.36m | 7:58AM0.05m | 9:51PM0.34m | 8:30AM0.07m | 10:12PM0.32m | 9:01AM0.12m | 10:34PM0.29m | 9:33AM0.18m | 10:57PM0.25m | 10:08AM0.26m | 11:24PM0.22m | 10:47AM0.36m | 11:55PM0.20m | ||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 6 | SSW 13 | E 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 |
1358 | 612 | 399 | 21 | 33 | 96 | 183 | 225 | 294 | 77 | 51 | 47 | 325 | 253 | 261 | 171 | 112 | 202 | 1016 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 8 | S 12 | N 11 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 13 | N 6 | N 6 | W 12 |
37 | 37 | 40 | 34 | 49 | 49 | 69 | 90 | 85 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 48 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 6 | 18 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | E 19 | SSW 13 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 12 | N 12 | N 8 | N 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
63 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 29 | 35 | 14 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 50 | 44 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — |
— | — | — | 453 | 329 | 376 | 411 | 487 | 554 | 773 | 960 | 1033 | 824 | 758 | 705 | 602 | 433 | 322 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 0 | 19 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 155 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 42 |
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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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