Surf Forecasts:
Halawa surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. 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 (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halawa over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days for our little corner of the surf world. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this stretch is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is looking like a write-off for any decent surf, so don’t hold your breath for a session.
The only break on the radar is Halawa, a reef/river set-up that’s fairly consistent but needs a specific swell angle to really work. The trouble is, the wind is a constant problem. It’s blowing cross-shore or cross-onshore from the east and east-northeast at 12 to 22 mph every single day. That’s going to put a nasty chop and lump on the surface, making it messy and uninviting. The swell it’s seeing is mostly from the ENE, which is about as far from that optimum NNW direction as you can get, so the waves will be weak and poorly shaped.
The combined swell energy is moderate at best – hitting 434 on Monday the 13th, but it’s all junk. Swell heights bob around between 1 ft and 7 ft, but the period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so there’s no power or form in the water. With conditions like this – poor surf quality, strong cross-shore winds, and a beach-oriented setup – this is honestly more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers.
There’s a tiny blip of a long-period swell (15 seconds) on the afternoon of Wednesday the 15th, but it’s only 2 ft and the wind is still cross-shore, so it’s a tease at best. The energy drops to weak levels after Saturday the 18th, with numbers falling into double digits, and the swell stays tiny and inconsistent. The whole run is a blank. It’s not unusual for this area to have a stretch like this, but it still stings. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | W 15 | W 15 | E 6 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | ENE 6 | WNW 14 | NNE 7 | WNW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 539 | 403 | 311 | 270 | 167 | 200 | 223 | 173 | 161 | 157 | 166 | 150 | 104 | 103 | 130 | 62 | 37 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 23 |
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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 | 00:30AM0.47m | 2:51PM1.02m | 1:30AM0.49m | 3:29PM1.02m | 2:24AM0.51m | 4:05PM0.99m | 3:17AM0.52m | 4:37PM0.94m | 4:13AM0.53m | 5:05PM0.87m | 5:12AM0.54m | 5:28PM0.79m | 6:22AM0.55m | 5:46PM0.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.40m | 7:07AM-0.04m | 9:43PM0.37m | 7:54AM-0.04m | 10:16PM0.35m | 8:39AM-0.01m | 10:48PM0.32m | 9:21AM0.06m | 11:20PM0.30m | 10:01AM0.15m | 11:52PM0.27m | 10:41AM0.27m | 00:24AM0.25m | 11:22AM0.38m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | 7:12 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | W 15 | W 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | W 14 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 119 | 110 | 104 | 100 | 78 | 40 | 118 | 165 | 65 | 85 | 43 | 150 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 42 | 37 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 19 | W 18 | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 13 | N 8 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | SW 17 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 26 | 11 | 28 | 98 | 92 | 132 | 42 | 41 | 161 | 157 | 150 | 75 | 104 | 103 | 66 | 62 | 22 | 21 | 34 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | W 16 | W 13 | SW 18 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 82 | 89 | 75 | 82 | 96 | 119 | 43 | 42 | 52 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 34 | 34 | 17 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 539 | 403 | 311 | 270 | 167 | 200 | 223 | 173 | 109 | 121 | 166 | 303 | 200 | 155 | 130 | 218 | 294 | 358 | 290 | 358 | 326 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 56 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
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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).
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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