Surf Forecasts:
Honkeys surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,096 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honkeys this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honkeys in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honkeys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s coming at Honkeys.
Honestly, the first stretch is a real bummer. From Friday, 21 August, all the way through to Wednesday, 26 August, there’s no decent surf. Winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, the waves are small and messy, and the energy is weak. It’s one of those quiet runs where you’re better off doing something else.
Things start to stir around Thursday, 27 August. The swell picks up to 5ft (SSW) with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the combined swell energy hits a moderate 1173. That’s a lot of power for a reef, but the wind is still cross-on, so it’s not perfect. It’s a marginal call at best.
The real standout, and the only time I’d get genuinely keen, is Monday, 31 August, into the first days of September. The swell builds to 8ft from the SSW (the optimum direction for Honkeys) with a very long period of 19 seconds. The energy is massive – 4249 – and that’s some serious groundswell. The wind is a gentle cross-on, so the shape should be there. But at this size, it’s only for experts. The very long period makes it perfect for a reef like Honkeys, with long, clean lines and easier paddling between sets. The water temperature is 84°, which is dead normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
That window from 31 August to about 3 September has the best potential, with consistent 5ft to 8ft SSW swell, long periods, and manageable winds. After that, the swell drops back into the 3ft to 5ft range into the second week of September, with light winds and some chance of thunderstorms. It’s promising but less certain.
So, if you’re keen, hold out for that Monday, 31 August, window. Honkeys (Big Island) will be firing, but it’s one for the crew who know what they’re doing. The earlier part of the forecast is a write-off, but that’s just how it goes sometimes. Stay tuned – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 14 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 529 | 275 | 250 | 261 | 231 | 189 | 131 | 103 | 162 | 162 | 162 | 158 | 142 | 158 | 582 | 349 | 305 | 928 | 1096 | 856 | 678 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:42PM0.60m | 10:01AM0.59m | 11:37AM0.66m | 10:04PM0.43m | 12:04PM0.74m | 11:30PM0.50m | 12:28PM0.81m | 00:10AM0.58m | 12:49PM0.87m | 00:42AM0.67m | 1:10PM0.92m | 1:12AM0.75m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:13AM0.52m | 11:48PM0.26m | 1:32AM0.31m | 7:50PM0.42m | 4:20AM0.29m | 7:00PM0.38m | 5:20AM0.24m | 7:00PM0.33m | 5:59AM0.19m | 7:10PM0.28m | 6:32AM0.16m | 7:25PM0.22m | |||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 529 | 275 | 250 | 235 | 231 | 189 | 102 | 103 | 162 | 162 | 162 | 158 | 106 | 158 | 162 | 134 | 305 | 928 | 1096 | 856 | 678 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | S 13 | NW 7 | S 14 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 64 | 87 | 44 | 261 | 187 | 28 | 131 | 71 | 98 | 125 | 120 | 108 | 82 | 122 | 582 | 349 | 101 | 90 | 73 | 81 | 76 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | S 12 | SE 10 | NW 10 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 121 | 87 | 123 | 20 | 37 | 72 | 74 | 61 | 97 | 100 | 122 | 142 | 142 | 104 | 106 | 103 | 117 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 75 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 16 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 255 | 255 | 200 | 1 | 255 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 255 | 255 | 957 | 1830 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 255 |
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The above surf forecast table for Honkeys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Honkeys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Honkeys 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 (Honkeys) 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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