Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 244 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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 2.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Honestly, the outlook for Halawa over the next 16 days is a real tough one. Right from the start, we’re looking at a long stretch of nothing good. The swell is on the small side, but the real killer is the wind. It’s blowing cross-shore, fresh, and lumpy, which is just ruining any chance of clean waves. The water temperature is 80°F which is about average for this time of year, so that’s one thing that’s not working against us.
From Thursday the 6th of August, all the way through to the end of the first week, it’s a write-off. The surf is poor, with the combined energy weak, around 117 (moderate energy) at best on Thursday morning, but it’s all cross-chop. The swell is tiny, around 3ft to 5ft, but with a short period of 5 to 6 seconds, it’s weak and messy. There’s no standout session here.
The second week isn’t any better. The swell picks up significantly from the 14th of August onwards, with heights hitting 8ft to 10ft from the 15th to the 17th. The combined energy gets huge, with values like 1275 (very strong) on the 15th morning, but the wind is still a strong cross-shore, making it a lumpy, messy mess. That kind of size and short period (7 to 9 seconds) with that wind is more for the kite crew than a paddle surfer. It’s only for experts, and even then, the quality is poor. The only time the rating even nudges up is on the 16th afternoon and 17th afternoon, where it’s described as marginal, but with the same cross-shore wind, it’s still a no-go.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, there is not a single day that I’d recommend. The wind never turns offshore, and the swell never lines up with the optimum direction. It’s a blank run. For Halawa, this kind of stretch is more normal than you’d hope, but forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 102 | 45 | 117 | 78 | 102 | 184 | 198 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 118 | 141 |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:26AM0.70m | 11:45AM0.79m | 12:36PM0.87m | 10:02PM0.43m | 1:17PM0.93m | 11:48PM0.45m | 1:54PM0.97m | 00:51AM0.50m | 2:28PM0.98m | 1:43AM0.55m | 2:58PM0.97m | 2:31AM0.59m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:42AM0.14m | 4:05AM0.11m | 8:33PM0.42m | 5:16AM0.07m | 8:26PM0.39m | 6:14AM0.03m | 8:43PM0.35m | 7:04AM0.01m | 9:06PM0.31m | 7:49AM0.02m | 9:30PM0.28m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | ENE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NE 9 | NE 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 33 | 39 | 11 | 10 | 38 | 40 | 51 | 45 | 49 | 70 | 68 | 33 | 28 | 89 | 57 | 54 | 80 | 73 | 124 | 123 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | NE 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 10 | 12 | 33 | 30 | 46 | 46 | 53 | 50 | 44 | 33 | 12 | 65 | 64 | 26 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 74 | 65 | 64 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | SW 14 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NNW 7 | SW 19 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 12 | NNW 11 | NE 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 32 | 5 | 23 | 9 | 59 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 102 | 45 | 117 | 78 | 102 | 184 | 198 | 265 | 377 | 423 | 355 | 387 | 355 | 300 | 311 | 246 | 233 | 173 | 157 | 118 | 141 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 56 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 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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