Surf Forecasts:
Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with 979 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 23s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls this week:
The surf forecast for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 23s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls in the next 16 days are 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 1ft (0.3m) 23s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 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) | S 13 | S 13 | S 22 | S 21 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | WNW 12 | S 13 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 20 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 |
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123 | 85 | 85 | 216 | 276 | 242 | 301 | 265 | 127 | 112 | 68 | 67 | 32 | 56 | 31 | 98 | 90 | 127 | 107 | 222 | 574 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:49AM0.22m | 8:13PM0.54m | 10:02AM0.29m | 9:00PM0.48m | 11:03AM0.38m | 9:51PM0.42m | 11:56AM0.48m | 10:47PM0.35m | 12:43PM0.58m | 11:45PM0.29m | 1:29PM0.67m | 00:44AM0.24m | 2:14PM0.74m | 1:41AM0.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.15m | 3:47AM0.02m | 2:34PM0.20m | 4:19AM-0.00m | 4:21PM0.22m | 4:51AM-0.02m | 6:01PM0.20m | 5:25AM-0.05m | 7:24PM0.16m | 6:02AM-0.07m | 8:33PM0.11m | 6:41AM-0.09m | 9:33PM0.07m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 21 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 11 | S 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 24 |
123 | 85 | 76 | 216 | 276 | 242 | 301 | 265 | 111 | 112 | 68 | 37 | 32 | 56 | 25 | 98 | 90 | 127 | 107 | 150 | 574 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 26 | S 24 | S 22 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 13 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 12 | SW 20 | SSW 26 | SW 18 |
13 | 43 | 85 | 47 | 82 | 78 | 73 | 40 | 127 | 39 | 37 | 58 | 19 | 34 | 17 | 30 | 30 | 45 | 97 | 222 | 162 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | S 15 | WNW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 20 | S 14 |
2 | 21 | 23 | 45 | 37 | 61 | 25 | 85 | 42 | 42 | 35 | 67 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 97 | 63 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | SW 3 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NNW 9 | SW 2 | W 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | — | 10 | 2 | 29 | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 100 | 95 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 19 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | 100 | 100 | 19 | 81 | 122 | 0 |
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Information about the Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls 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 (Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls) 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 Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls 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.
Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls is 95 km (59 miles) from Hilo. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hilo. Hilo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










