Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way.

We’re looking at a pretty mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell from the ENE hitting Halawa early on, but the wind is a mess – a strong cross-shore that’s just going to tear it up. It’s a frustrating start, with waves around 7ft but totally blown out. You’d be better off doing something else Saturday and Sunday.

Then things get interesting. The standout window is without a doubt Tuesday, September 8th. The wind finally plays ball. Tuesday morning we get a clean 7ft swell from the ENE with a light offshore breeze from the south. That’s the kind of glassy surface that makes a reef break like Halawa come alive. The combined energy is pumping (1817), and those waves are going to have some serious punch. Tuesday afternoon hangs in there too, with a cleaner 6ft and a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s your best bet this whole period, hands down. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

After Tuesday, it’s a long, frustrating grind. From Wednesday, September 9th all the way through to the end of the forecast on September 20th, the wind stays onshore or cross-shore, mostly from the east-northeast, and it’s strong. The swell sticks around, even pushing 8ft on the 15th, but it’s lumpy, choppy, and just not fun. The combined energy drops off a cliff, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” There’s nothing worth paddling out for in that second week. It’s a classic case of plenty of water moving but no quality to show for it.

So, to sum it up: bank your energy for next Tuesday. It’s the only real gem in the rough. The rest of the 16 days is a long stretch of close-outs and wind chop. Conditions can change, but right now, it’s a one-day affair.

Rusty.

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