
Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 690 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 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 on the cards for Halawa over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim stretch of days coming up. We’ve got a long, long run of poor conditions that stretches from now well into the end of next week. The wind is mostly blowing cross or cross-onshore from the east and east-northeast, keeping things choppy and lumpy. For the first week and a half, there is nothing I'd point you towards. You’d be fighting the wind for a crummy, weak wave. That's a solid nine or ten days of no-go.
There is a flicker of hope right at the end of the forecast. Things start to look a little more interesting around Tuesday, September 22nd and Wednesday, September 24th.
Now, the standout window here is really Thursday, September 24th, through Friday, September 25th. The swell holds at a consistent 5.2 ft from the ENE, and the period stretches out nicely to 10 or 11 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is sitting at a very strong 641 on Thursday morning, dropping to 559 by Friday, so there’s definitely some punch in the water.
But the real game-changer comes on Friday morning, September 25th. The wind finally clocks around to a gentle 9 mph from the east-southeast, going cross-offshore. The conditions are described as clean. For the first time in two weeks, we’ve got a chance at some lined-up, glassy waves. This is our best chance by a long shot. The swell is still a solid 5.2 ft from the ENE with that good 9-second period (moderate wave energy of 559). It’s a reef/river break, so that long period swell should wrap in and set up nicely. The water temp is a balmy 79.5°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
For the rest of the period, it's a write-off. Bigger swells roll in on the 16th and 17th with 8.2 ft waves but with howling 19-22 mph winds creating a lumpy mess. That kind of power with those winds is more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle session.
So, keep your eye on that Friday the 25th. That’s the one.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
233 | 181 | 356 | 74 | 41 | 128 | 121 | 135 | 152 | 135 | 181 | 149 | 145 | 110 | 121 | 136 | 210 | 397 | 426 | 563 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:16PM0.86m | 2:29AM0.71m | 2:39PM0.81m | 3:08AM0.75m | 2:58PM0.75m | 3:47AM0.77m | 3:14PM0.69m | 4:26AM0.76m | 3:26PM0.64m | 5:09AM0.74m | 3:29PM0.59m | 6:00AM0.70m | 3:11PM0.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM0.19m | 8:23AM0.18m | 8:58PM0.16m | 9:02AM0.25m | 9:19PM0.14m | 9:40AM0.32m | 9:40PM0.13m | 10:18AM0.39m | 10:01PM0.13m | 10:58AM0.46m | 10:24PM0.15m | 11:51AM0.52m | 10:50PM0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | NNE 8 | ENE 11 | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 20 | E 8 | E 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
96 | 121 | 54 | 191 | 41 | 128 | 121 | 135 | 152 | 135 | 181 | 149 | 145 | 110 | 137 | 42 | 56 | 154 | 194 | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNE 8 | SW 15 | NNE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SW 22 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 |
19 | 93 | 90 | 74 | 77 | 94 | 90 | 46 | 54 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 73 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 131 | 14 | 12 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NW 7 | NW 9 | SW 15 | NE 8 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | NW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 21 | ESE 8 | SW 20 | NNE 8 | NW 9 | SW 8 | NW 10 |
80 | 8 | 22 | 79 | 23 | 76 | 63 | 46 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 19 | 30 | 72 | 22 | 134 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | E 5 | E 10 | — | — | E 4 | E 9 | E 5 | NE 4 | — | — | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
233 | 181 | 356 | 23 | 204 | — | — | 17 | 56 | 11 | 17 | — | — | 23 | 121 | 136 | 210 | 397 | 426 | 563 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 33 | 29 | 19 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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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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