Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with 474 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: looking at this 16-day window for Halawa, it's a bit of a tough pill to swallow. The whole period is a write-off for decent surf. The finder is telling me there's absolutely nothing worth paddling out for, with every single session rating a zero. The guidance confirms it's a fairly consistent reef/river set-up that's exposed to the north-northwest, but the energy just isn't lining up with the wind.
The pattern is relentless: a constant moderate to fresh cross-shore breeze from the east and east-northeast, gumming up the surface with lumpy chop. Even when the swell kicks up, the conditions are just too messy. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so you can't even blame the cold.
From Wednesday, August 5th, right through to Thursday, August 20th, it's a blank run. There's a stretch early on with some small, short-period ENE swell, but it's crossed-out and choppy. Around the 9th of August, the swell builds to 7 ft, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-shore, making it a complete mess. The combined energy climbs to moderate (485) but it's paired with “poor surf conditions” – total waste of energy.
The bigger stuff shows up later. By Saturday, August 15th, we're looking at 8 ft of ENE swell with energy climbing into the strong range (909), but the wind is still a fresh 19 mph cross-shore. That's big, but it's not clean, and at that size with a short 8-second period, it's only for the experts anyway, and even they won't be having fun in that chop. The same story repeats on Monday, August 17th, with 8 ft swell (827 energy) and a cross-shore breeze.
Honestly, there are no standouts here. Every single day the wind is either cross or cross-on, and the “poor surf conditions” tag is a constant. For a spot like Halawa, which is a reef/river mouth, you need the wind to cooperate, and it just doesn't. With this much swell and the constant onshore/cross-shore wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It's a grim outlook, but these things happen. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep the boards in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | NNW 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 11 | NNW 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNW 8 | ENE 7 | NNW 8 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 280 | 180 | 184 | 130 | 123 | 72 | 62 | 98 | 235 | 4 | 239 | 374 | 474 | 9 | 33 | 284 | 292 | 13 | 301 | 11 | 232 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:28PM0.98m | 1:43AM0.55m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:04AM0.01m | 9:06PM0.31m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 16 | 180 | 55 | 33 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 46 | 46 | 51 | 45 | 49 | 71 | 68 | 65 | 28 | 89 | 57 | 54 | 81 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NNW 10 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 23 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 9 | 9 | 54 | 50 | 44 | 33 | 15 | 33 | 64 | 26 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 15 | W 11 | NNE 8 | W 11 | W 11 | NE 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 12 | N 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 36 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 16 | 59 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 280 | — | 184 | 130 | 123 | 72 | 62 | 98 | 235 | 206 | 239 | 374 | 474 | 435 | 480 | 284 | 292 | 352 | 301 | 322 | 232 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 56 | 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).
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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