Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.63° N 155.99° W

Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls sea temperature is
27.7°C
1.2° 

Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with 494 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 30th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 30th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 30th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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(10 max)
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3
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1
1
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1
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2
1
1
0
0
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1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
1
S
13
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
15
0.8
S
13
0.6
NW
17
0.7
S
14
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NNW
15
0.5
NW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
NW
18
0.5
NW
16
0.6
NW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
602
460
345
350
329
362
219
188
203
76
84
95
44
43
24
69
102
174
81
132
153
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
NW
5
NNW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
S
10
W
5
SW
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
W
10
SE
10
SW
10
SSE
5
WNW
10
W
5
SSE
5
SSE
10
SW
5
WNW
5
SE
Wind State
on
glassy
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
7:18PM0.20m
8:12AM0.71m
9:10PM0.21m
9:17AM0.67m
10:48PM0.27m
10:20AM0.63m
11:54PM0.36m
11:17AM0.58m
00:43AM0.45m
12:06PM0.53m
1:25AM0.53m
12:51PM0.47m
2:02AM0.60m
Low Tide
3:14PM0.12m
00:05AM0.09m
4:19PM0.10m
1:25AM0.14m
5:08PM0.07m
3:10AM0.19m
5:47PM0.05m
4:50AM0.20m
6:20PM0.03m
6:12AM0.19m
6:49PM0.02m
7:21AM0.18m
7:16PM0.01m
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Temp °C
28
27
27
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26
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Feels °C
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30
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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.

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