
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, ENE swell with 2,216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 3.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve been staring at the charts for Halawa and I gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window is a mixed bag of frustration and a couple of flickers of hope. For a spot that’s a reef/river setup, exposed to the north-northwest but getting hammered from the east-northeast most of the time, the wind is the real villain here. The overall pattern is a whole lot of cross-shore breeze, lumpy chop, and poor surf conditions, with a few days where the stars might just align.
We kick off on Friday, 4th September, and it’s a write-off. Morning has a 7ft ENE swell at 7 seconds, but it’s cross-shore at 22 mph from the ENE—total chop, poor surf. The energy’s moderate, around 398, but it’s a mess. Afternoon doesn’t even get a sniff with a tiny 0.3ft northerly. The next few days—Saturday, Sunday, Monday—are a grind. The swell builds, peaking at 8ft from the ENE on Monday morning with a period of 13 seconds, and the energy gets strong, hitting 2230, but that cross-shore wind just won’t let up. It’s a lumpy, cross-chop nightmare. Saturday morning has a 8ft, 13-second ENE swell at 1826 energy, but it’s still cross-shore and marginal at best.
Then, right on Tuesday, 8th September, something shifts. Tuesday morning, the wind swings offshore from the SSE at 16 mph, and the swell drops to a clean 6ft from the ENE, period 10 seconds—moderate energy at 1062. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the water temp is about average for the time of year. This is the standout of the whole run. The waves will be clean, with that offshore groom, and the 10-second period is a nice, solid groundswell. Because it’s a reef/river break, the period will hold up well, giving you some nice, lined-up waves. Tuesday afternoon stays clean too, with a cross-off breeze and 5ft ENE swell, but the energy drops to 413. That morning session is the one to chase.
After Tuesday, it’s back to the same old story. Wednesday and Thursday see the swell linger around 5ft to 6ft, but the cross-shore wind returns, and the period drops to 7-8 seconds—short-period, lumpy junk. The energy falls to the 200-300 range, weak. Friday, 11th September, through to the end of the window on Saturday, 19th September, is a long, bleak run. The swell stays between 4ft and 8ft, but it’s all cross-shore at 19-22 mph, with periods of 8-10 seconds. The energy is moderate at best, and the conditions are consistently poor. Even the 1ft, 15-second NW swell on Sunday, 13th September is a glimmer that gets killed by the wind.
So, the truth is, there’s a big gap from Tuesday afternoon all the way to the end—over a week of nothing to write home about. The only real bright spot is that Tuesday morning. If you’re an experienced surfer, get on it. For beginners, the 6ft on Tuesday is a bit steep, and after that, the 8ft swells are too big and messy. The rest of the run is a washout. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though—it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | ENE 7 | N 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | NNE 10 | N 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | N 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3 | 395 | 3 | 1956 | 1765 | 33 | 24 | 1338 | 1461 | 15 | 2216 | 1794 | 1330 | 612 | 320 | 244 | 173 | 191 | 210 | |
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-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:11AM0.74m | 11:27AM0.81m | 12:14PM0.86m | 11:11PM0.43m | 12:51PM0.90m | 00:16AM0.50m | 1:23PM0.91m | 1:05AM0.58m | 1:51PM0.90m | 1:48AM0.65m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:35AM0.16m | 2:12AM0.18m | 3:59AM0.17m | 7:38PM0.36m | 5:15AM0.13m | 7:43PM0.32m | 6:12AM0.11m | 7:59PM0.28m | 7:00AM0.11m | 8:17PM0.23m | |||||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:40 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | ENE 12 | SW 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 |
36 | 515 | 87 | 80 | 127 | 167 | 230 | 311 | 507 | 269 | 1220 | 1794 | 2140 | 612 | 320 | 244 | 236 | 222 | 212 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SSW 13 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | SW 15 | NW 15 | SW 15 | ENE 11 | W 10 | SW 8 | E 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
3 | 58 | 3 | 24 | 35 | 33 | 24 | 11 | 17 | 309 | 8 | 2140 | 1330 | 450 | 115 | 261 | 58 | 31 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | NW 9 | N 13 | SW 20 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 14 | SSW 15 | E 14 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 10 |
7 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 26 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 148 | 189 | 93 | 56 | 75 | 71 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | E 5 | S 5 | SSW 9 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
561 | 395 | 2252 | 1956 | 1765 | 1813 | 1657 | 1338 | 1461 | 1697 | 2216 | 85 | 68 | 188 | — | — | 173 | 191 | 210 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 19 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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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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