Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the coming weeks.

Honestly, it's a tough run ahead. The forecast period kicks off with a blank slate. There’s nothing worth paddling out for right now, and that stretch of poor conditions runs all the way from the start through to the end of July. We’re talking a solid gap of about two weeks with no real surf on offer. The wind is relentless, mostly a fresh cross-shore from the ENE, and the swell is short-period, lumpy, and just messy. It’s a real test of patience.

Now, the only break we’ve got to work with is Halawa, a reef and river setup. Right now, it’s taking a beating. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until Wednesday, August 5th, and even then it’s only a marginal call. The morning sees a 6ft swell from the ENE with a 12-second period, which is a nice long-period groundswell—that usually means better shape and more energy. The combined energy hits 1025, which is strong. But the wind is still a fresh cross-shore, so it’s going to be lumpy. That afternoon, the swell drops to 4ft and the energy eases to 599, but the wind backs off to a moderate breeze, which is a slight improvement.

Then on Thursday, August 6th, we get a bit more hope. The morning brings a 7ft swell from the ENE with a 10-second period and moderate energy of 820. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the east, so it’s still a bit bumpy, but the conditions are listed as "marginal" rather than "poor," which is a step in the right direction. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 6ft, but the wind stays similar.

If I had to pick the best on offer, it’s the morning of Thursday, August 6th. That’s your standout. 7ft of consistent ENE swell, a moderate breeze, and the reef at Halawa should handle the cross-shore wind better than a beach break would. The energy is solid (820), and while it’s not glassy, it’s the most rideable we’ll see in the whole window. The swell direction is ENE, and the optimum for Halawa is NNW, so it’s not a perfect match, but it’s still the best of a tough bunch. Just keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so don’t lock it in yet.

After that, Friday the 7th falls back into the poor category, with more short-period, lumpy cross-shore junk. So, bottom line: sit tight, and keep your eyes on that Thursday morning window.

Rusty.

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