Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 661 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watchin’ the charts for Halawa (Molokai). Let me tell you, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but the first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. From the 20th of July right through to the 29th, there’s not a single decent wave to get excited about – just a whole lotta cross-shore wind and messy, lumpy conditions. The swell’s coming from the ENE, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the water temperature is about average for the time of year, which is a small mercy.
The real standout, the only time worth paddling out, comes on Wednesday the 29th of July. Early morning, we get a pulse of swell from the ENE at 6.9ft. The period is a solid 11 seconds, so it’s got some proper groundswell energy behind it, and the combined energy hits 1154 (moderate to strong). The wind is a gentle cross-shore, which will keep things pretty clean. This is a reef/river setup, so that long period should wrap in nicely, giving you proper, well-shaped waves. It’s not gonna be huge, but it’s the best on offer. The afternoon drops off a bit to 6.6ft with the same period, but it’s still a good session. Be aware, this spot is only fairly consistent, so a window like this is a bit of a gift. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it’s not a zoo.
After that, the swell fades quickly. By the 30th, we’re back to messing around with weak, choppy energy, and the last few days of the window into early August are just tiny, weak windswell – not worth suiting up for. So, to be honest, you’ve got a long wait, but that Wednesday the 29th is your one shot. Don’t sleep on it.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 88 | 234 | 214 | 247 | 220 | 227 | 227 | 153 | 194 | 261 | 320 | 383 | 374 | 407 | 545 | 542 | 504 | 477 | 587 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:51AM0.56m | 5:54PM0.64m | 9:53AM0.61m | 5:31PM0.59m | 11:32AM0.67m | 12:23PM0.73m | 12:59PM0.78m | 1:31PM0.82m | 11:21PM0.43m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:58AM0.24m | 12:14PM0.49m | 1:36AM0.22m | 2:14PM0.57m | 2:23AM0.22m | 3:21AM0.20m | 4:25AM0.18m | 5:21AM0.15m | 8:58PM0.42m | ||||||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 7:09 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | E 12 | E 14 | E 12 | E 12 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 17 | E 17 |
| kJ | 88 | 13 | 13 | 42 | 24 | 59 | 107 | 132 | 138 | 118 | 100 | 97 | 159 | 123 | 119 | 81 | 153 | 594 | 1216 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 12 | E 15 | E 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 14 | 51 | 50 | 12 | 38 | 39 | 14 | 109 | 11 | 47 | 65 | 40 | 8 | 20 | 44 | 103 | 96 | 152 | 120 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 36 | 37 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 41 | 64 | 11 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 173 | 234 | 214 | 247 | 220 | 227 | 227 | 153 | 194 | 261 | 320 | 383 | 374 | 407 | 545 | 542 | 504 | 477 | 587 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 56 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 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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