Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 521 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. 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 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, we’ve got a pretty grim run ahead. The finder is showing a whole lot of nothing for the first week and a half. From Sunday, the 19th, right through to the end of July, the conditions are just poor—cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and the swell is all over the place. There’s a big gap there with no real recommendations, so don’t hold your breath for a surf this week.
The only flicker of hope comes right at the end of the period, around Tuesday, the 28th of July, and into Wednesday, the 29th. That’s the one time the energy kicks up. We’re looking at a solid groundswell from the ENE, with a very long period of 12 seconds. That’s proper energy.
Tuesday afternoon sees a powerful 8ft swell from the ENE, with a very long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is massive—1649 (strong, very strong). That’s a lot of water moving. Wednesday morning is still pumping with 7ft from the ENE, period 12 seconds, and energy at 1024 (strong). The wind is still cross-shore, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s a massive step up from what we’ve had.
The standout is Halawa – it’s a reef/river setup, so it’s made for these long-period groundswells. That ENE swell direction is a solid match for the optimum direction. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. For a spot that’s “fairly consistent” and can get crowds sometimes, this is the one to watch. But be warned: with 8ft, that’s getting into expert territory if you’re not comfortable. Beginners, stay out of the water on Tuesday.
Wednesday morning is also a strong option, but the size drops a bit to 7ft. Still a powerful, long-period swell. The cross-shore wind will keep it from being glassy, but it’s a lot better than the rest of the forecast.
The rest of the month after that? Wednesday afternoon and Thursday see the energy drop fast, and by Friday we’re back to poor conditions. The second week is a write-off with weak, short-period swell and strong cross-shore winds.
So, keep your eyes on Tuesday, the 28th, and Wednesday, the 29th. That’s your window. After that, it’s back to the waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNW 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 12 | 310 | 66 | 251 | 214 | 206 | 0 | 225 | 240 | 149 | 225 | 240 | 320 | 352 | 8 | 326 | 384 | 472 | 428 | 441 | 441 |
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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 | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:46PM0.71m | 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 | 11:22AM0.38m | 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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 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 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | 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 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | E 16 | E 15 |
| kJ | 12 | 13 | 66 | 15 | 13 | 43 | 24 | 59 | 107 | 132 | 138 | 118 | 101 | 97 | 159 | 123 | 119 | 103 | 96 | 185 | 541 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | E 12 | E 15 | E 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 50 | 12 | 38 | 22 | 14 | 109 | 9 | 76 | 40 | 64 | 8 | 20 | 44 | 41 | 64 | 150 | 174 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 13 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | E 15 | E 18 | E 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 37 | 37 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 56 | 32 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 309 | 310 | 239 | 251 | 214 | 206 | 226 | 225 | 240 | 149 | 225 | 240 | 320 | 352 | 273 | 326 | 384 | 472 | 428 | 441 | 441 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 56 | 29 | 29 | 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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