Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s cooking in the Halawa zone. Straight off the bat, it’s a rough start. The first wave worth a look doesn’t show up until Sunday morning, August 2nd. So, you’re looking at a couple of days of flat, windy, and messy water before anything decent happens.

Water temp is about 80°, which is normal for this time of year, so you’re good in a spring suit or shorty.

The real standout is that Sunday morning, August 2nd. Halawa (reef/river) is seeing a 8ft swell from the ENE with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a moderate wave energy (790) – it’s got some punch. The catch is a 35 km/h cross-shore wind from the ENE, which is a fresh breeze. It’s gonna be lumpy, but for a reef break, that size is offering some solid, shapely walls. It’s a bit much for beginners over 5ft, but intermediates will find lines. Crowds are only *sometimes* a problem, so you might get a few guys out but not a full pack.

After that, things mellow out a bit. Monday morning, August 3rd, drops to 6ft from the ENE with a moderate cross-shore at 25 km/h. The energy is down to 380 (moderate). It’s smaller and more manageable, but still with that chop. Tuesday, August 4th, is the better bet for clean conditions with a 5ft swell from the ENE, but a longer period of 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is up to 572 (moderate). The wind is a moderate cross-shore at 20 km/h, much nicer. It’s a marginal day – could be a gem if you time the tide.

The second week is a bit of a grind. From August 10th through to the 14th, we’ve got a solid run of 5ft to 7ft ENE swell, but it’s all got that persistent cross-shore wind at 30 to 35 km/h. The energy figures are in the 400 to 500 range, moderate, but the wind is just trashing the surface. It’s going to be lumpy, choppy, and hard work. There’s a tiny spike on Saturday, August 15th, with a 2ft west swell, long period of 15 seconds, but it’s tiny and the wind is still fresh. Not worth paddling out for.

If I’m calling it, the best of a tough lot is the Sunday morning, August 2nd, at Halawa. It’s not glassy, but it’s got the most size and the reef will do its thing. Tuesday the 4th is the better-looking day for condition, with lighter wind and longer period, but it’s smaller. The rest of the run is just wind-chop and frustration. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of it.

Rusty.

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