
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,064 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 2.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
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 we've got on the cards for Halawa.
First up, right now we're looking at a pretty grim stretch. The water temp is sittin' around 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the surf? It's a write-off. For the next week and a half, the conditions are just plain ugly – cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and tiny, weak swell. We’re talkin’ combined wave energy values barely ticklin’ the dial, mostly under 100. You’ll be staring at flat, messy water. This is a solid 10-day gap with absolutely nothing to recommend, so save your wax and don't even bother lookin' at the ocean.
Now, if you're a patient soul, there’s a tiny glimmer of hope way out in the long-range. We’ve got to jump all the way to Thursday the 26th of September. That Saturday afternoon is the one to circle. We see a pulse of N swell pushin' in at 6 ft with a long period of 12 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, with a combined energy reading of 805 (moderate to strong). Now, Halawa is a reef/river setup, and with that long-period N swell, it should really light up. It likes it from the NNW, so this is bang on the money direction-wise. The cross-shore wind will be a bit of a pain, but for a spot that's "fairly consistent" and sometimes gets a crowd, this is the standout. Keep in mind this is a long-range call, so it's promising but not set in stone. That 6 ft is gettin' a bit big for beginners, but for the intermediates and up, that Saturday arvo is the best on offer in this whole outlook.
Right before that, on Friday the 25th of September, we get a tiny taste of cleaner conditions. The wind goes cross-offshore, which is a real treat. The swell is smaller though, only about 3 ft from the NNW with a combined energy of 209. It's rated as marginal, but that clean wind is a major positive, so keep an eye on it if you're desperate for a paddle.
To be honest, aside from that one Saturday, the rest of the run is a total dud. Windy, choppy, and gutless. The setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of it. Hang in there, and keep your fingers crossed for that late-September pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | NW 10 | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
121 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 120 | 100 | 69 | 42 | 48 | 56 | 64 | 73 | 173 | 285 | 1064 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:58PM0.75m | 3:47AM0.77m | 3:14PM0.69m | 4:26AM0.76m | 3:26PM0.64m | 5:09AM0.74m | 3:29PM0.59m | 6:00AM0.70m | 3:11PM0.55m | 7:21AM0.66m | 9:47AM0.66m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.14m | 9:40AM0.32m | 9:40PM0.13m | 10:18AM0.39m | 10:01PM0.13m | 10:58AM0.46m | 10:24PM0.15m | 11:51AM0.52m | 10:50PM0.18m | 11:24PM0.22m | 00:31AM0.26m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
121 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 120 | 100 | 69 | 42 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 96 | 194 | 147 | 90 | 89 | 246 | 243 | 230 | 208 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 22 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 18 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 |
63 | 46 | 44 | 28 | 14 | 19 | 73 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 56 | 154 | 15 | 13 | 38 | 58 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NNE 8 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
17 | 46 | 54 | 33 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 72 | 137 | 134 | 131 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 8 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
115 | 22 | 7 | 55 | 16 | 30 | 21 | 19 | 48 | 56 | 64 | 73 | 173 | 285 | 1064 | 1175 | 899 | 666 | 539 | 474 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 24 |
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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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