Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.5° 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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,456 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 15th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for Halawa over the next sixteen days is a tough one. This is a reef and river setup, and it’s exposed to the swell, which means it can pick up a wave, but the conditions we’re seeing are almost constantly fighting against it. The pattern is dominated by persistent onshore and cross-shore winds from the ENE and E, and they just won’t let up for the first week and a half. There’s a big gap of nothing recommended right through from the start, all the way to mid-month.

From the get-go, Saturday the 8th through to the morning of Sunday the 16th, it’s a write-off. The wind is a constant problem – cross, cross-on, and even a couple of gale-force offshore shots on the 16th that are so strong you won’t be able to paddle into anything. The swell is mostly short-period windswell, around 6-8 seconds, and the combined energy never gets into a comfortable zone for paddle surfing. On the afternoon of the 16th, we get a strong offshore wind from the S, which cleans the surface up, but the swell is a tiny 1 ft and the period is short, so there’s next to nothing to ride. It's a frustrating stretch.

We finally see a change on Monday the 17th of August. There’s a jump in swell, with a 8 ft wave on the morning from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 701 (moderate to strong), which is the best we see all period. The catch? The wind is cross-shore from the E at 9 mph – it’s a gentle breeze, so the surface will have a slight cross-chop. It’s still a bit lumpy for perfect conditions, but it’s the only window that’s even marginally worth looking at. The water temp is average at 80°F.

The rest of the run from the 18th through to the 23rd slips back into the same old story: moderate to fresh cross-shore winds, short-period swell, and high weed energy that just doesn't shape up well for this break. The only day that might have made for a bigger bump, the 22nd, is ruined by a 19 mph cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the morning of the 17th is your one chance. It’s the only real standout, but it’s not clean. Given the constant cross-shore chop here on a reef, this setup would actually look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
10
0.2
W
12
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
1.5
E
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
11
26
33
28
26
13
11
11
154
173
181
215
229
244
360
462
589
809
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
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ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:02PM0.43m
1:17PM0.93m
11:48PM0.45m
1:54PM0.97m
00:51AM0.50m
2:28PM0.98m
1:43AM0.55m
2:58PM0.97m
2:31AM0.59m
3:26PM0.92m
3:18AM0.63m
3:50PM0.86m
4:04AM0.65m
Low Tide
8:33PM0.42m
5:16AM0.07m
8:26PM0.39m
6:14AM0.03m
8:43PM0.35m
7:04AM0.01m
9:06PM0.31m
7:49AM0.02m
9:30PM0.28m
8:31AM0.07m
9:54PM0.24m
9:10AM0.14m
10:18PM0.22m
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6:03
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7:00
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6:59
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Temp °C
26
25
25
26
26
26
26
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Feels °C
25
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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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