Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.2° 

Halawa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Halawa surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with 444 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

Well, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle at Halawa (Molokai). There’s surf on the cards, but it’s coming in from the wrong direction, and the wind is just constantly messing it up. We’re looking at a long stretch of cross-shore and cross-onshore breezes, which means chop and lumpy conditions from the get-go. The first few days are basically a write-off, with small, weak ENE swell and a moderate breeze messing things up. The water temp is a normal 80°, so that’s not your problem.

The real issue is that this spot needs a solid NNW swell to line up, and we’re getting nothing but ENE windswell for the foreseeable future. You’ll see some energy pick up around the 9th and 10th, but it’s still short-period and blown out. The swell bumps up a bit around the 13th and 14th, with some 8ft ENE swell pushing in, but the wind stays fresh and cross-shore, so it’ll be a messy, jumbled mess. As we get into the 17th and 18th, the swell gets properly big – we’re talking 10ft to 12ft – and the energy is strong (combined energy of 1639 to 1957), but with that howling cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. That’s expert-only stuff, and even then, it won't be clean. Honestly, for a paddle, this entire window looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a proper surf.

The only faint glimmer of hope is the morning of the 17th, where the score is a touch better, but it’s still not worth getting excited about. Big, raw, and blown out. The 19th backs off a bit, but it’s the same story – cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. This is a long stretch of nothing, so I wouldn’t hold your breath. Forecasts can always shift, but right now, I’d dust off the kite or find another hobby.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
11
1.4
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10
1
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9
1.1
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9
1.2
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8
1.4
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6
1
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8
1.1
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1.3
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5
1.3
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1.7
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6
0.2
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6
2.2
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7
1.9
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7
1.8
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8
2.1
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7
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
496
373
161
180
185
110
123
140
85
88
208
3
3
435
375
365
444
19
18
8
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
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20
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20
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20
E
25
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25
ENE
25
E
25
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25
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30
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30
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35
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E
25
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30
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:12PM0.67m
8:21AM0.64m
5:13PM0.61m
10:26AM0.70m
11:45AM0.79m
12:36PM0.87m
10:02PM0.43m
1:17PM0.93m
11:48PM0.45m
1:54PM0.97m
00:51AM0.50m
Low Tide
00:35AM0.18m
1:07PM0.55m
1:28AM0.16m
2:42AM0.14m
4:05AM0.11m
8:33PM0.42m
5:16AM0.07m
8:26PM0.39m
6:14AM0.03m
8:43PM0.35m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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