Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 962 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. 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 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 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 table for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead, to be honest. The swell window is just not cooperating, and the wind is a persistent problem. We’re talking about a long, dry spell with only a few tiny windows of potential.
The first real pulse of energy we see doesn't arrive until Sunday, August 2nd, down at Halawa. That morning, a 8ft swell from the ENE rolls in with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is pumping hard (767), but the wind is a dirty cross-shore from the ENE at 22 mph, which is going to make a mess of it. It’s a fresh breeze with a lumpy cross-chop, so it’s going to be choppy and hard to get a clean wall. The water temp is a comfortable 80°, which is about normal for this time of year.
That pulse drops off through Monday, August 3rd, with a 6ft ENE swell (432 energy) and still that cross-shore wind. The conditions are just poor.
Things get a bit more interesting on Tuesday, August 4th. A 5ft ENE swell bumps up with a longer period of 11 seconds (619 energy), which is proper groundswell. But again, the wind is a cross-shore from the ENE at 12 mph. The report calls it a "marginal surf forecast" – it’s the closest we get to a stand-out, but it’s still a gamble. The energy is there, but the wind is going to be a constant battle. For a more experienced surfer, it might be worth a look, but it’s not clean.
The rest of the run is honestly a write-off. From the 5th of August through to the 14th, we see a lot of days with tiny swell under 2ft, or small pulses that get absolutely hammered by strong east-northeast winds. We see a few 5ft to 6ft swells on the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, but every single one is paired with a cross-shore wind of 16 to 22 mph, creating lumpy, messed-up conditions. It’s a long, frustrating gap.
Honestly, the best bet in this whole 16-day window is Tuesday, August 4th. The swell is decent at 5ft, the period is a solid 11 seconds, and the energy is moderate (619). It’s not a classic, but it’s the only day that’s even close to rideable. Just be prepared for that cross-shore wind to make it tricky.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 933 | 740 | 705 | 627 | 422 | 313 | 768 | 619 | 540 | 425 | 16 | 15 | 64 |
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 | 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 | 8:21AM0.64m | 5:13PM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:07PM0.55m | 1:28AM0.16m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | E 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | N 6 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SW 16 | NNE 9 | SW 15 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 33 | 96 | 183 | 225 | 294 | 77 | 51 | 47 | 48 | 183 | 176 | 87 | 108 | 161 | 11 | 619 | 540 | 38 | 16 | 35 | 59 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | N 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | NNE 9 | SSW 15 | NNE 9 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 49 | 49 | 25 | 90 | 85 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 23 | 15 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 19 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | N 8 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 11 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 29 | 35 | 69 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 51 | 44 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | — | N 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 5 |
| kJ | 300 | 329 | 389 | 482 | 515 | 810 | 923 | 1009 | 933 | 740 | 705 | 627 | 422 | 313 | 768 | — | 4 | 425 | 333 | 318 | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 42 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 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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