Halawa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° N 156.73° W

Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halawa sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.2° 

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


Halawa surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 541 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halawa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Halawa in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a whole lot of nothing for a while, and then a big question mark that might just fire. But we’re not going to be getting wet any time soon, that’s for sure.

We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions. From now through the first week of September, it’s all cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and short-period wind swell. There’s just no energy or shape to it. You’d be fighting a losing battle out there. It’s going to be a blank run for about ten days, which is a normal dry spell for this area, but it doesn’t make it any easier to watch. The swell energy is weak to moderate at best, with values mostly under 400, so don't get any ideas.

The first real change we see is on Monday, September 8th. There’s a pulse of energy showing up, but it’s still not going to be a day for the casual surfer. The wind is cross-shore, and the wave comment is “marginal” at best. Combine that with a moderate cross-chop and you’re looking at a day for the patient ones only.

But hold on. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Look at Tuesday, September 9th. That’s when the long-period groundswell arrives. We’re talking about a solid pulse of energy from the NW with a period of 14 seconds. This is the standout of the whole window. It’s still early days, so we can’t get too excited, but the potential is there.

The place to be is Halawa. It’s a reef/river setup and the optimum swell direction is from the NNW, which is exactly what we’ve got coming. This kind of long-period swell is perfect for a spot like this, where it can wrap in and put some proper shape on the wave. The break itself can be inconsistent, so you might have to be patient, but when it’s on, it’s on.

However, you’re going to have to deal with a cross-onshore wind in the morning, which could mess with the surface a little. But even with that, it’s going to be a better option than anything else we’ve seen. If you’re an expert, this is your window. The swell is only around 3ft, so it's not huge, but that long period will make every bit of it count.

After that, things start to fade back into the average stuff. The window closes as quickly as it opened, and we’re back to small, weak, cross-shore junk by the end of the week. So, mark your calendars for the 9th. That’s the one to keep an eye on. It’s a promising but less certain long-range call, and I’d be checking the forecasts right up until the day.

This is Rusty, keeping it real. See you out there if the stars align.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
6
1.5
E
6
1.5
E
6
0.3
NW
9
1.5
E
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
2
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
NE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
201
160
165
12
149
179
230
291
276
349
349
265
223
392
381
477
477
423
541
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
35
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
E
25
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
30
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
1:43AM0.58m
2:35PM0.87m
2:21AM0.63m
2:55PM0.85m
2:59AM0.67m
3:14PM0.82m
3:40AM0.70m
3:32PM0.77m
4:24AM0.72m
3:49PM0.71m
5:15AM0.72m
4:02PM0.65m
Low Tide
8:41PM0.30m
7:43AM0.11m
8:58PM0.26m
8:17AM0.14m
9:16PM0.22m
8:51AM0.19m
9:37PM0.18m
9:28AM0.26m
10:00PM0.15m
10:07AM0.34m
10:26PM0.13m
10:52AM0.43m
10:58PM0.13m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
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6:09
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6:47
6:46
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6:44
6:43
 mm
1
1
1
4
2
4
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
26
Feels °C
22
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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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