Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.0° 

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


Halawa surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with 932 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for getting wet, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.

The pattern for the next week and a half is a whole lot of nothing. We’re talking a string of days with tiny, short-period leftover slop and a persistent cross-shore wind that’s going to have things looking all kinds of lumpy and chopped up. The energy in the water is just weak, with readings mostly in the low double and even single digits. Honest to god, it’s a lake out there, and not a good one. This stretch runs from now until around the 24th of September. It’s just a blank run for the spot.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The magic starts to happen later in the month. The first real sign of life shows up on the 25th of September. That’s a Thursday. We see a pulse of proper long-period energy start to fill in, coming from the NNW. The swell is still small, but the period jumps way up, which is a good sign. The wind eases off too, and things start cleaning up.

But the real standout, the one you should circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 26th of September. This is the day. We’ve got a solid groundswell from the NNW pushing waves in the 6ft range. The period is a proper 14 seconds, which means it’s got some punch. And the wind, well, it’s light and offshore. That’s the ticket. The water is going to be clean and lined up.

For the break itself, Halawa, this is a reef and river setup, so it’s going to handle that long-period NW energy well. Keep in mind, it’s only fairly consistent, so you might have to wait for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. The energy in the water on that Saturday morning is strong too, reading 1240. That’s a big jump from the nothing we’ve seen all week.

There’s also a decent amount of swell on the 17th, but it’s got a much shorter period and is getting smashed by a fresh cross-shore breeze, so the quality is going to be poor. Same goes for the 21st and 22nd – there’s size, but the wind is howling and it’s just going to be a mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing day if anything, not a paddle-surfing day.

So, for the here and now, save your energy. The ocean is a mess. But keep your fingers crossed for that last Saturday in September. That’s our shot at something special. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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133
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:39PM0.81m
3:08AM0.75m
2:58PM0.75m
3:47AM0.77m
3:14PM0.69m
4:26AM0.76m
3:26PM0.64m
5:09AM0.74m
3:29PM0.59m
6:00AM0.70m
3:11PM0.55m
7:21AM0.66m
Low Tide
8:58PM0.16m
9:02AM0.25m
9:19PM0.14m
9:40AM0.32m
9:40PM0.13m
10:18AM0.39m
10:01PM0.13m
10:58AM0.46m
10:24PM0.15m
11:51AM0.52m
10:50PM0.18m
11:24PM0.22m
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Temp °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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