Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.1° 

Halawa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Halawa surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, ENE swell with 1,960 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The surf forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 5th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s cut through it. The next 16 days for Halawa are a real test of patience. The first few days aren’t worth the drive, let alone the paddle.

First Surf Window (September 1 - 7)
You’re looking at a lot of junky, cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. The first couple of days have some size, 7ft from the ENE, but it’s short-period windswell and the cross-onshore breeze is making a mess. The energy is moderate, but it's all over the place. It’s not going to be a clean wave. The 2nd has a bigger pulse on the morning (8ft), but it's still cross-shore and rough. By that afternoon, it flat lines to almost nothing, which tells you how all over the place the windows are. The 3rd and 4th of September are basically a write-off – flat and windy.

From the 4th afternoon, we start to see some proper energy. A long-period groundswell from the ENE starts to build with periods pushing 12-13 seconds. This is the real deal, with wave heights around 7ft. The combined energy numbers are strong (1602, 1718, 1557), so there’s plenty of power. But the wind is still cross-shore, and it still looks messy. It’s too big and unruly for beginners, and for everyone else, it will be a battle. The water temp is about normal for the season.

Cleaner, Smaller Window (September 7 - 8)
The morning of the 8th is our first real break. The wind drops to a gentle breeze from the ESE, giving a cross-off that will clean up the lines. The swell drops to a manageable 4ft from the NE with a 9-second period. The report says "expect good surf conditions." This is the pick for the first week, but it’s not huge. It’s a good, clean, fun size day for the average surfer.

More Mess and a Final Hope (September 9 - 16)
It gets lumpy and messy again for the next few days. Fresh cross-shore winds and a mix of swells keep things poor. The 11th and 12th have 5ft waves from the ENE, but the period drops, and the wind is up, which makes it a closeout. The 13th and 14th are short period and weak, so just a chop-fest.

But then there's a little light on the 15th afternoon. The wind goes light from the ESE, turning cross-off again, and we get a clean, small wave from the NNW at 2ft with an 11-second period. That looks clean. Then on the morning of the 16th, we have the standout. A true offshore wind from the SSE at just 3 mph, with a 4ft NNW groundswell at 12 seconds. The energy is solid (415), and the report says "expect good surf conditions". This is the one to wait for. It will be glassy, with some push. This will be the best surf of the fortnight by a long way.

You gotta be willing to wait until that 16th, but that morning looks like it could be well worth it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu night, light winds from the E by Sun morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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487
639
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1592
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High Tide
5:15AM0.72m
4:02PM0.65m
6:22AM0.71m
4:04PM0.60m
8:03AM0.70m
10:11AM0.74m
11:27AM0.81m
12:14PM0.86m
11:11PM0.43m
Low Tide
10:26PM0.13m
10:52AM0.43m
10:58PM0.13m
11:54AM0.51m
11:37PM0.14m
00:35AM0.16m
2:12AM0.18m
3:59AM0.17m
7:38PM0.36m
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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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