Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,084 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. 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 (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you—this outlook is a tough one. Let's get into it.
The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. We've got a heap of days with cranky cross-shore winds and lumpy, chopped-up conditions. The only break on the radar is Halawa, a reef and river setup, and it's only fairly consistent, so you're not looking at a reliable run of waves.
Right now, on Friday, July 31st, it's a no-go. Strong breeze from the east has the place all messy, with a tiny 1 ft north swell at 9 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 24, so there's nothing to work with.
We roll into the weekend, and it's still poor. Saturday, August 1st, is flat with the same strong winds. Sunday, August 2nd, sees a sudden jump in size—8 ft of ENE swell, but it's got a short, weak 8-second period and the wind is still a fresh cross-shore. The combined energy shoots up to 831, but it's all just lumpy, poor-quality chop. This one's for the kite surfers, not paddle surfers.
Monday, August 3rd, through to Thursday, August 6th, is more of the same. Swell hangs around 5 ft to 6 ft with short periods, and the wind stays fresh and cross-shore. The water's about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The energy is moderate (between 199 and 414), but the quality is terrible.
Friday, August 7th, the swell drops to a pathetic 0.7 ft, and the wind is still strong. By Saturday, August 8th, we get a bit of size back—6 ft from the ENE—but it's still short period and messy.
The second week doesn't offer any relief. From Sunday, August 9th, to Saturday, August 15th, it's a constant cycle of moderate to fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy, choppy surf. The water stays about average. The few swells over 7 ft (like on August 9th with 8 ft) are just too messy and short-period to be fun. The combined energy peaks at 738 on that day, but it's all poor quality.
Honestly, there's not a single standout session in this whole 16-day run. It's a long, blank stretch. Hang in there, and let's hope the forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 25 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 889 | 804 | 688 | 574 | 404 | 354 | 1084 | 655 | 561 | 463 | 337 | 322 | 280 |
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 | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:02AM0.55m | 4:02PM0.87m | 3:45AM0.57m | 4:22PM0.84m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:41PM0.79m | 5:28AM0.60m | 4:58PM0.73m | 6:39AM0.61m | 5:12PM0.67m | 8:21AM0.64m | 5:13PM0.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.32m | 9:01AM0.12m | 10:34PM0.29m | 9:33AM0.18m | 10:57PM0.25m | 10:08AM0.26m | 11:24PM0.22m | 10:47AM0.36m | 11:55PM0.20m | 11:37AM0.46m | 00:35AM0.18m | 1:07PM0.55m | 1:28AM0.16m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 7:06 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | W 13 | SW 16 | NNE 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 183 | 225 | 85 | 77 | 51 | 47 | 48 | 183 | 129 | 87 | 117 | 148 | 14 | 28 | 13 | 39 | 16 | 36 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | W 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | W 12 | SSW 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 25 | 90 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 28 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | N 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | N 8 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | NNE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | W 13 |
| kJ | 69 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 51 | 44 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 23 | 12 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 374 | 527 | 644 | 971 | 1015 | 1009 | 889 | 804 | 688 | 574 | 404 | 354 | 1084 | 655 | 561 | 463 | 337 | 322 | 280 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 56 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 56 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 29 | 19 | 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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