Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.63° N 155.99° W

Issued: 1 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls sea temperature is
26.6° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 510 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Jun 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) 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 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 22nd Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
0
1
0
2
1
0
3
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.5
S
19
0.5
S
19
0.7
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
S
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
501
372
286
229
190
127
157
264
184
184
304
190
188
134
89
120
192
510
510
341
337
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
SW
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
SSW
15
NW
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
WSW
20
S
15
NNW
10
SW
10
SW
10
NW
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
NW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
NW
15
SW
Wind State
cross
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
High Tide
6:47PM0.69m
7:47AM0.24m
7:31PM0.61m
9:04AM0.30m
8:15PM0.52m
10:19AM0.37m
8:59PM0.43m
11:22AM0.45m
9:47PM0.35m
12:15PM0.52m
10:41PM0.29m
1:00PM0.59m
11:40PM0.24m
1:40PM0.64m
Low Tide
2:18AM0.00m
12:27PM0.11m
2:57AM0.00m
1:45PM0.18m
3:34AM-0.00m
3:24PM0.23m
4:10AM-0.01m
5:14PM0.24m
4:44AM-0.01m
6:52PM0.22m
5:19AM-0.02m
8:07PM0.18m
5:55AM-0.02m
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:04
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:06
 mm
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
27
26
26
27
26
27
27
26
27
26
25
27
26
25
26
27
26
26
26
25
26
Feels °C
30
30
30
29
29
29
29
28
29
28
28
29
28
27
28
29
29
28
28
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
S
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
501
372
286
229
161
98
157
264
173
171
304
190
188
134
43
120
192
510
510
341
337
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
12
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
19
0.5
S
19
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
16
0.3
NW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
77
124
107
158
190
127
99
79
184
184
161
71
72
44
71
76
132
13
8
8
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
S
21
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
21
0.4
S
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SW
19
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
28
19
9
12
9
9
9
36
8
25
40
21
33
21
89
38
9
6
15
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
W
2
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
31
20
2
2
1
45
16
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
Distance (km)
117
19
100
0
19
117
119
0
117
6
0
100
100
100
100
19
0
100
19
0
100
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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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.

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