Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.6° 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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 6,940 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 16th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a pretty long haul ahead with nothing much showing for ages, but there is a flash of something proper at the end if you’re patient.

Right off the bat, things are looking grim. From Tuesday the 11th of August right through until the morning of Sunday the 16th, it’s a total write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is howling cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the water is chopped to bits. The combined energy is weak, reading just 19, and it stays poor for days. Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th sees the swell pick up a bit, but it’s all short-period, messy ENE windswell with a period of only 6 to 8 seconds, and the wind stays fresh and cross. The energy climbs into the hundreds (223 to 677), but the quality is just not there. It’s lumpy, bumpy, and not worth paddling out for.

Saturday the 15th is a total loss. Rain showers, strong cross-onshore winds at 25 mph, and the swell is either tiny or blown out. The afternoon pumps out a massive 10 ft at 11 seconds from the ENE, with combined energy hitting 2466, but with that onshore wind, it’s a stormy mess. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Finally, on Sunday the 16th of August, we get a glimmer. The morning stays small and clean, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind swings to a gentle SE at 9 mph, blowing cross-offshore, and the swell jumps to 18 ft from the ENE with an 11-second period. The combined energy is a massive 6968. That’s strong, powerful stuff. The water temp is about 80°, which is pretty normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, the only spot we’ve got in the mix is Halawa – a reef and river setup. This place is fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to the NNW swell, and this big swell is coming from the ENE. That’s a bit of a mismatch. The optimum swell direction for Halawa is NNW, so this ENE swell isn’t ideal. It’s going to be wrapping in, but it won’t be perfect. The crowd profile here is “sometimes,” so you might get a few out, but it won’t be a zoo.

This is a long-period groundswell, which is great for power and shape, but at a reef break like Halawa, it can be a bit too straight and fast. Still, 18 ft is big – only for experienced surfers. Beginners, stay well clear. This is the standout session in the whole 16-day window, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not locked in.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 26th of August is a desert. The swell drops back to tiny, the wind stays cross, and the energy readings are mostly in the double digits (12 to 354). Nothing worth getting wet for. A long, blank run like this is pretty normal for the area when the trade winds set in.

So, if you’re holding out, set your sights on Sunday the 16th afternoon. Everything else, give it a miss.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (stormy winds from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
1.6
E
6
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
E
6
0.2
W
12
1.6
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
2.1
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9
2.3
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10
0.3
NNW
8
3
ENE
11
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
12
5.5
ENE
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
2.4
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
11
166
215
165
11
212
237
330
521
660
1038
13
2440
13
26
6940
12
12
691
547
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
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40
NE
40
ENE
95
NNE
30
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
30
E
35
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30
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross
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cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
2:28PM0.98m
1:43AM0.55m
2:58PM0.97m
2:31AM0.59m
3:26PM0.92m
3:18AM0.63m
3:50PM0.86m
4:04AM0.65m
4:10PM0.79m
4:52AM0.65m
4:25PM0.72m
5:44AM0.65m
4:33PM0.66m
Low Tide
9:06PM0.31m
7:49AM0.02m
9:30PM0.28m
8:31AM0.07m
9:54PM0.24m
9:10AM0.14m
10:18PM0.22m
9:48AM0.24m
10:42PM0.20m
10:26AM0.33m
11:07PM0.19m
11:04AM0.43m
11:33PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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19
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25
23
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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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