Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM. 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me be straight with you – this outlook for the Halawa region over the next 16 days is a tough one. We've got a solid run of swell coming through, but the wind is just not playing ball, making for messy, chopped-out conditions across the board. There isn't a single standout session I can honestly recommend you paddle out for. The energy will be there, but the quality won't.
We start on Saturday the 18th of July with tiny waves around 1ft to 2ft from the WNW, but with a fresh cross-breeze howling at 19 mph, it's a complete write-off. The combined swell energy is weak (57). This kind of pattern sets the tone. Sunday the 19th brings a slight bump from the NNE, but at a short period of 8 seconds and still those moderate cross-winds, the surf (23-59 combined energy) is just lumpy and uninviting.
Through the first week, from Monday the 20th all the way to Saturday the 26th of July, the swell builds significantly. We start seeing waves in the 5ft to 7ft range, predominantly from the ENE. The combined swell energy hits moderate to strong territory, peaking at 537. But here's the killer: it's accompanied by moderate to fresh cross-shore winds, creating a persistent cross-chop and generally poor surf quality. Halawa is a reef setup, but with these onshore-angled winds, the surface is just too rough.
The second week doesn't offer much relief. From Sunday the 27th of July, the swell eases back a touch, from 5ft down to 3ft, but we still have cross-shore and cross-onshore winds. A notable event happens on the 29th of July: a sudden 5ft swell from the ENE with a very long period of 12 seconds and strong energy (583), but the wind is cross-onshore. That long-period groundswell would be a gem at a point break, but in these conditions at Halawa, it's just going to be a bumpy, closed-out mess. The following days into early August just repeat the cycle of moderate-sized swell and choppy conditions.
So, the harsh reality is: there is no good surf on offer in this entire 16-day window. With consistent but messy conditions, it's one of those blank runs you have to accept here. Keep an eye on the charts – things can change, and it never stays poor forever. For now, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | NNW 10 | ENE 6 | NNW 9 |
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 kJ | 62 | 57 | 34 | 33 | 12 | 48 | 48 | 244 | 249 | 181 | 149 | 132 | 173 | 194 | 144 | 220 | 10 | 245 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:12AM0.54m | 5:28PM0.79m | 6:22AM0.55m | 5:46PM0.71m | 7:51AM0.56m | 5:54PM0.64m | 9:53AM0.61m | 5:31PM0.59m | 11:32AM0.67m | 12:23PM0.73m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:52PM0.27m | 10:41AM0.27m | 00:24AM0.25m | 11:22AM0.38m | 00:58AM0.24m | 12:14PM0.49m | 1:36AM0.22m | 2:14PM0.57m | 2:23AM0.22m | 3:21AM0.20m | 4:25AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 7:10 | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | WNW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 88 | 57 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 48 | 48 | 51 | 13 | 43 | 24 | 39 | 103 | 123 | 84 | 118 | 101 | 97 | 159 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | E 12 | E 15 | E 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | E 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 62 | 54 | 34 | 33 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 50 | 12 | 38 | 58 | 14 | 109 | 33 | 47 | 40 | 40 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 23 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 11 | 41 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 36 | 37 | 138 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 357 | 483 | 450 | 439 | 349 | 291 | 186 | 244 | 249 | 181 | 149 | 132 | 173 | 194 | 144 | 220 | 251 | 245 | 293 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 47 | 29 | 29 | 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).
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