Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, ENE swell with 2,091 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's on the cards for Halawa. Let's be straight with you – it's gonna be a bit of a wait for anything decent.
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Looking at the whole picture, the start of this 16-day window is pretty grim. We've got a big gap of poor surf with messy, cross-shore winds dominating right through the first week. The water temp is sitting right on average for this time of year at 80°, so no surprises there.
For Monday the 31st of August through to Monday the 7th of September, it's a write-off. The waves are either tiny or pumped up with onshore chop. There's a brief pulse of energy on the 5th and 6th of September with 8ft ENE swells, but the period is a short 7-8 seconds and the wind is all wrong – cross or cross-onshore. Those conditions are just messy and bumpy. The combined swell energy hits some solid numbers, like 1935 (moderate) on the Saturday morning, but with that short period and dirty wind, it's not gonna be pretty.
The next solid chance doesn't roll around until Tuesday the 8th of September. Early morning, we see a glimmer of hope. The swell drops right back to 4ft from the NNE, but the wind finally goes light and cross-off. That'll clean the place right up. It's not a big swell, but for a reef/river break like Halawa, a clean 4ft with a light breeze (6 mph) is a welcome sight. The energy is a modest 435, so it's not going to be pumping, but it'll be clean and workable. If you're an intermediate, this is the one to aim for. The forecast farther out is a bit more of a gamble. For the 8th, it's a near-term call so it's looking reliable.
After that brief window, it gets messy again for the rest of the period. From the 9th of September onward, the wind swings back onshore or cross-shore, and the swell stays small and confused. There are some swells from the WSW with longer periods on the 9th, but the wind just chops it to bits. The final week is a slow fade with tiny 2ft to 3ft ENE swell and persistent cross-shore breeze. Not worth paddling out for.
So, in this neck of the woods, the standout is Tuesday the 8th of September, early. It's not a classic, but it's the best of a tough bunch. Get on it if you're keen.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 18 | NW 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 501 | 514 | 487 | 464 | 555 | 621 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 443 | 1713 | 1901 | 1671 | 1872 | 1844 | 1518 | 1837 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:49PM0.71m | 5:15AM0.72m | 4:02PM0.65m | 6:22AM0.71m | 4:04PM0.60m | 8:03AM0.70m | 10:11AM0.74m | 11:27AM0.81m | 12:14PM0.86m | 11:11PM0.43m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM0.13m | 10:52AM0.43m | 10:58PM0.13m | 11:54AM0.51m | 11:37PM0.14m | 00:35AM0.16m | 2:12AM0.18m | 3:59AM0.17m | 7:38PM0.36m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 53 | 54 | 54 | 80 | 105 | 102 | 99 | 72 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 56 | 420 | 62 | 55 | 133 | 78 | 1844 | 1518 | 1837 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | E 13 | E 14 | SE 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | NNE 11 | SSW 10 | NNE 10 | N 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 34 | 37 | 63 | 32 | 14 | 66 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 95 | 12 | 38 | 32 | 13 | 94 | 94 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | ESE 11 | W 11 | ESE 11 | NW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 18 | — | N 12 | SW 19 | NNE 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 3 | 15 | 34 | 47 | 41 | 65 | 65 | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 501 | 514 | 487 | 464 | 555 | 621 | 663 | 732 | 750 | 611 | 821 | 732 | 443 | 1713 | 1901 | 1671 | 1872 | 1217 | 25 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 47 | 57 | 31 | 47 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
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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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