Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Halawa over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and messy cross-shore winds. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real story starts to unfold on Tuesday, the 8th of September. That morning, we’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the ENE, and the wind swings around to a clean offshore from the south. The combined energy is pumping hard at 1484, and the conditions are being called excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout session of the whole forecast. The only bummer is that this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get out there early if you want a piece of it. The afternoon cleans up too, but the swell drops a touch and the wind goes cross-off, so it’s not quite as good.

After that bright spot, things get messy again. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the second week, it’s a long, frustrating run of poor surf. The wind is relentless from the east, blowing 15 to 22 mph, and it's almost always cross-shore, chopping up what could otherwise be decent sized swell. We see waves in the 5ft to 8ft range, but with short periods around 7 to 8 seconds and that lumpy cross-chop, it’s just not paddle-friendly. Honestly, for a lot of those days, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week offers a few glimpses of hope, but nothing that locks in. By the 19th of September, we see a bit of a bump up to 8ft from the ENE with a 9-second period and lighter winds, but it's still just a marginal call. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.

So, to sum it up: your best bet, and really the only true standout, is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The rest of the window is a long stretch of chop and crossed-up winds.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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