
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, ENE swell with 1,987 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for this 16-day window, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a long stretch of nothing. From Wednesday, 22 July right through to the end of the month, the surf at Halawa is a write-off. The wind is a constant problem—mostly a fresh cross-shore breeze that’s just churning up the water into a lumpy mess. Swell is there, but it’s short-period, wind-affected junk. Energy levels are weak to moderate (139 to 482), and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions” every single day. This is a grim start. You’re looking at over a week of flat, bumpy, and frustrating conditions.
Now, there’s a glimmer of hope on Monday, 27 July afternoon. The swell jumps up to 7ft from the ENE with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s a serious groundswell, and the combined energy spikes to 1949 (strong wave energy). This is the kind of energy that can really light up a reef. There’s a major caveat though: the wind is still a moderate cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy. The long period means the sets will be powerful and well-spaced, which is great for a reef/river setup like Halawa. It’s a marginal forecast, but this is the best the whole run has to offer.
The next day, Tuesday, 28 July, the wind shifts to a cross-onshore direction and the swell drops back down to 4ft, so we’re back to poor conditions. The only other hint of something decent is on Wednesday, 29 July afternoon, when we get a 6ft swell from the ENE with an 11-second period pushing energy up to 798 (moderate wave energy). But again, the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it’s going to be choppy and marginal.
Beyond that, the first week of August looks like more of the same: consistent ENE wind and cross-shore chop keeping the surface messy. The swell on Sunday, 2 August hits 7ft, but with a short 7-second period and a strong breeze, it’s just a blown-out mess. For a spot like Halawa, which is a reef/river break, we need that clean offshore wind to really shine, and we just don’t get it. The setup feels more like a kite-surfing session than a paddle-surfing session for most of this period.
So, the standout window is the afternoon of Monday, 27 July. That’s your one shot at some real power. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only thing worth paddling out for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 14 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 139 | 183 | 341 | 331 | 310 | 325 | 408 | 440 | 402 | 398 | 477 | 482 | 329 | 362 | 268 | 1941 | 138 | |
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 |
High Tide | 11:32AM0.67m | 12:23PM0.73m | 12:59PM0.78m | 1:31PM0.82m | 11:21PM0.43m | 2:00PM0.86m | 00:20AM0.45m | 2:28PM0.88m | 1:04AM0.48m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:23AM0.22m | 3:21AM0.20m | 4:25AM0.18m | 5:21AM0.15m | 8:58PM0.42m | 6:08AM0.11m | 9:01PM0.40m | 6:48AM0.08m | 9:14PM0.38m | ||||||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:09 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSW 24 | E 12 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | E 14 | SSW 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SW 15 | E 14 |
107 | 109 | 169 | 118 | 100 | 97 | 159 | 80 | 119 | 103 | 57 | 121 | 231 | 635 | 865 | 928 | 902 | 54 | 1249 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 23 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | E 16 | E 15 | SW 19 | E 13 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 9 | NNE 9 |
14 | 37 | 138 | 47 | 40 | 39 | 8 | 20 | 45 | 67 | 96 | 84 | 150 | 151 | 125 | 98 | 86 | 8 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 10 | NNW 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | E 16 | E 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | S 10 | SSW 14 |
36 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 44 | 41 | 64 | 46 | 46 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 14 | NNE 7 |
233 | 265 | 139 | 183 | 341 | 331 | 310 | 325 | 408 | 440 | 402 | 398 | 477 | 482 | 329 | 362 | 268 | 1941 | 138 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 |
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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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