
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 1,098 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
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 shaping up for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a rough patch ahead with very little to get excited about. There are long gaps of days where there’s nothing worth paddling out for.
The only spot on the radar is Halawa – a reef/river mouth setup that’s fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Right now, Wednesday morning (29th July), we’ve got a 6ft NE swell pushing in with a 9-second period. Unfortunately, that morning wind is onshore from the north at 9 mph and the surf is rated marginal at best. By the afternoon the wind swings east but stays cross-shore at 9 mph, and the swell drops to 5ft NE. The combined energy is moderate (612 in the morning, 390 in the afternoon), but the conditions are described as marginal or poor. Not a day to get excited about.
Then we hit a real dry spell. From Thursday 30th July all the way through to Monday 3rd August, the surf is flat or very small – we're talking 0.7ft to 1ft with winds howling 19-25 mph cross-shore. The energy values are weak: 24, 12, 5... barely worth mentioning. This is a solid 5-day gap with no worthwhile waves whatsoever.
Tuesday 4th August might give us a little glimmer. That morning sees 5ft ENE swell, period stretching out to 11 seconds – that’s a longer-period groundswell, which tends to give better-shaped waves. The combined energy is up to 593, which is moderate. Wind is gentle cross-shore from the ENE at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean-ish with just a slight cross-chop. It’s listed as marginal, but with that period and light wind, it could be the best of a bad bunch. The swell direction (ENE) is off the optimum for Halawa (NNW), so don't expect perfection. Still, if you’re desperate, this Tuesday morning might offer a few fun ones for intermediate surfers. The afternoon gets a little cross-onshore and more chopped up.
After that, from 5th August onward, it’s pretty much more of the same – small to moderate swells (5ft to 7ft) but consistently blown out by moderate to fresh cross-shore winds from the east or east-northeast. The combined energy stays mostly in the moderate range (300 to 500), but the wind just won’t give us a break. Surf quality is rated poor across most of the sessions. Even when the swell ticks up to 7ft on the afternoon of 7th August, the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is fresh cross-shore – lumpy and unappealing.
Honestly, the only standout in this whole 16-day window is Tuesday morning, 4th August at Halawa. It’s not going to be world-class, but for this stretch, it’s the one session where the wind is light and the swell has some decent period. Keep your expectations low, but you might get a couple of clean ones.
Stay patient, folks. It’s a lean run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the E by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 6 | E 8 | E 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
612 | 390 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 1098 | 1001 | 824 | 705 | 627 | 460 | 361 | 872 | 582 | 572 | 425 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 5:28AM0.60m | 4:58PM0.73m | 6:39AM0.61m | 5:12PM0.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:47AM0.36m | 11:55PM0.20m | 11:37AM0.46m | 00:35AM0.18m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 6 | SSW 13 | E 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | W 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SW 16 |
612 | 390 | 20 | 33 | 96 | 183 | 225 | 294 | 77 | 51 | 47 | 48 | 183 | 195 | 87 | 78 | 163 | 11 | 582 | 572 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | N 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 12 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 |
37 | 40 | 34 | 49 | 49 | 25 | 90 | 85 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 44 | 42 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | E 19 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | N 8 | W 14 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 13 | W 12 | N 7 | ESE 8 | W 12 | W 12 |
3 | 15 | 15 | 29 | 35 | 69 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 51 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | — | — | ENE 10 |
— | — | 401 | 292 | 315 | 381 | 482 | 501 | 810 | 1003 | 1098 | 1001 | 824 | 705 | 627 | 460 | 361 | 872 | — | — | 425 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 19 | 29 | 29 | 47 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 47 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 56 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 42 | 24 | 5 | 24 |
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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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