Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.3° C
0.1° 

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


Halawa surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 2,288 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The surf forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break this down in feet and miles per hour. The long-range picture for Halawa is a classic case of a very short, sharp peak surrounded by a whole lot of wind-blown slop. There’s one clear winner, but you’ll need to be on it, or you’re waiting a long time.

Water temps are running about normal for this time of year, so no need for a thick suit.

The forecast kicks off a bit rough. Tuesday morning, the 28th, is a total loss. You’ve got 25 km/h cross-onshore winds tearing up a weak, short-period swell around 4 feet out of the NNE. The energy is low, and it’s just choppy, ugly surf. The whole week is a grind of messy cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions.

Then, Wednesday morning, July 29th, is your one and only standout. We’re looking at a clean 7-foot NE swell with a 9-second period, and the wind swings light offshore from the SW. That’s a dream setup. The combined energy is moderate, and the conditions are labelled as very good. This reef/river setup loves that NNW swell direction, and with light offshore wind, it’ll be glassy and well-shaped. This is the session to clear your schedule for. The afternoon holds smaller but still clean, though the tide might be a factor.

After that, it’s a long, ugly stretch. From Thursday the 30th through to the end of the window, it’s strong cross-shore winds – often 20 to 25 mph – and lumpy, messy surf. The swell hangs around, sometimes pushing 8 feet, but the wind ruins it. The wave energy gets high, but it’s all for the kite surfers. For paddle surfing, it’s just a washing machine. The period stays short, so no real power. Even when it bumps up to 11 seconds around the 4th of August, the wind is still cross-shore and messy.

Bottom line: if you want a wave in the next two weeks, you better be at Halawa on Wednesday morning, July 29th. The rest of the run is a long wait for something that never really cleans up. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a one-day wonder.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
3
ENE
11
2.1
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
0.4
NNW
6
1.7
E
8
1.8
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7
0.3
N
9
0.4
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9
0.3
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8
0.3
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8
2.5
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
173
164
1733
690
482
15
0
0
14
24
12
11
711
916
762
722
682
554
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
15
NNW
10
SW
15
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
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40
ENE
40
E
35
ENE
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E
30
ENE
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30
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:04AM0.48m
2:54PM0.90m
1:43AM0.51m
3:18PM0.91m
2:22AM0.53m
3:41PM0.90m
3:02AM0.55m
4:02PM0.87m
3:45AM0.57m
4:22PM0.84m
4:32AM0.59m
4:41PM0.79m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.38m
7:24AM0.06m
9:32PM0.36m
7:58AM0.05m
9:51PM0.34m
8:30AM0.07m
10:12PM0.32m
9:01AM0.12m
10:34PM0.29m
9:33AM0.18m
10:57PM0.25m
10:08AM0.26m
11:24PM0.22m
thunderstorm
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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