Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, ENE swell with 2,171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
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’s on the cards for our local waters.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough start. For the first few days, we’ve got a solid amount of swell hitting the coast, but the wind is just wrecking it. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions from Tuesday all the way through to the end of the first week. The wind is blowing fresh and cross to cross-onshore, making for lumpy, choppy, and just plain messy surf. It’s not worth paddling out for.
The energy is there, don’t get me wrong. We’re seeing combined energy readings in the moderate to strong range, like 476 (moderate) on Tuesday morning and climbing to 588 (moderate) on Wednesday, but the quality is zero. It’s all short-period, 7 to 8 second stuff, so it’s just bumpy and weak.
We do get a little glimmer of hope into the first weekend. On Saturday, September 5th, the swell is still solid at 8 ft from the ENE, but the period jumps to 13 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy readings are huge: 1754 (strong) in the morning and 1835 (strong) in the afternoon. But here’s the kicker: the wind is still cross-shore, keeping conditions marginal. The surf won’t be clean, but it’s the best we’ll see in a while.
Halawa is the only break on offer, and it’s a reef/river setup. It’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell. The optimum swell direction is NNW, but we’re getting ENE swell, so it’s not an ideal match. The water temperature is sitting at 80°F, which is about average for this time of year – no surprises there.
The standout window, and I mean the only real standout, is Monday, September 7th afternoon. The swell drops just a touch to 8 ft from the ENE, but the period stays at 12 seconds. The wind finally eases to a gentle breeze, 15 km/h (9 mph), and turns cross-shore. The energy is still strong at 1526. The score is a 3 out of 10, which is the highest we’ve got. It’s marginal, but with the wind backing off, the chop will settle, and you might get a few decent ones. It’s not a classic, but it’s the pick of a poor bunch.
After that, the rest of the second week looks similar – marginal conditions with moderate to fresh cross-shore winds and inconsistent energy. The swell drops off significantly after the 7th, and by the 10th of September, we’re down to tiny, weak waves with poor energy. It’s a long, dry run.
If you’re a beginner, the swell is over 5 ft on those bigger days, so it’s going to be a handful. Over 8 ft never really shows up, so it’s not expert-only territory, but the wind and chop make it tricky for any level.
To be honest, if you’re looking for clean, rideable waves, you’re going to be waiting a while. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those windy, choppy days.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecasts, and don’t force it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri morning, light winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | N 9 | NNE 10 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
464 | 508 | 568 | 588 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 431 | 1792 | 1713 | 1804 | 13 | 11 | 1437 | 0 | 0 | 1510 | 1372 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:02PM0.65m | 6:22AM0.71m | 4:04PM0.60m | 8:03AM0.70m | 10:11AM0.74m | 11:27AM0.81m | 12:14PM0.86m | 11:11PM0.43m | 12:51PM0.90m | 00:16AM0.50m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:52AM0.43m | 10:58PM0.13m | 11:54AM0.51m | 11:37PM0.14m | 00:35AM0.16m | 2:12AM0.18m | 3:59AM0.17m | 7:38PM0.36m | 5:15AM0.13m | 7:43PM0.32m | |||||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | ENE 13 | SW 11 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 |
54 | 80 | 105 | 102 | 99 | 85 | 41 | 81 | 37 | 57 | 553 | 111 | 119 | 142 | 1893 | 147 | 1437 | 1117 | 1808 | 1510 | 1372 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 14 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | NW 10 | E 18 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | N 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 11 | E 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 12 |
63 | 32 | 14 | 66 | 66 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 22 | 20 | 31 | 126 | 88 | 171 | 411 | 116 | 137 | 177 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | ESE 11 | W 11 | ESE 11 | NW 11 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 18 | — | S 11 | SW 20 | NNE 10 | SSW 18 | N 9 | NNE 10 | N 10 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | — | 22 | 15 | 21 | 31 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 145 | 177 | 186 | 152 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | — | — | NE 4 | — |
464 | 508 | 568 | 588 | 681 | 628 | 625 | 563 | 788 | 766 | 431 | 1792 | 1713 | 1804 | — | 1780 | 902 | — | — | 16 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 157 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 0 |
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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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