Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.63° N 155.99° W

Issued: 1 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls sea temperature is
27.2° C

1.5°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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 540 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 5PM. 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 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (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

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.5
S
20
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
540
341
337
231
218
144
101
153
298
194
326
237
346
269
225
228
207
143
89
81
51
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
S
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
SW
5
W
5
SSE
10
SW
10
S
5
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
NNW
10
SW
10
WNW
0
SE
10
W
10
WSW
0
W
10
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
11:40PM0.24m
1:40PM0.64m
00:38AM0.21m
2:17PM0.67m
1:31AM0.19m
2:53PM0.70m
2:18AM0.19m
3:27PM0.72m
3:01AM0.19m
4:00PM0.72m
3:43AM0.19m
4:33PM0.72m
4:26AM0.20m
Low Tide
8:07PM0.18m
5:55AM-0.02m
9:03PM0.15m
6:32AM-0.02m
9:46PM0.12m
7:09AM-0.02m
10:24PM0.10m
7:46AM-0.02m
10:58PM0.09m
8:21AM-0.02m
11:31PM0.07m
8:57AM-0.01m
00:03AM0.07m
9:32AM0.01m
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:05
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:06
 mm
3
3
2
1
Temp °C
27
26
27
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
Feels °C
30
30
29
28
29
29
28
30
29
30
29
29
30
29
29
29
29
29
30
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.5
S
20
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
540
341
337
231
218
144
101
98
298
194
326
237
346
269
225
228
207
143
89
81
50
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
NW
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SSW
21
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
S
10
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
4
3
14
14
31
49
12
153
85
48
55
42
39
33
20
11
16
34
55
63
51
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
NW
13
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.3
NW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
NW
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
SE
8
0.2
S
20
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
16
Energy kJ
6
7
15
15
19
31
4
25
25
40
6
21
5
4
6
3
30
9
34
48
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
9
0.1
NW
8
0.3
WSW
2
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.1
SW
8
0.3
SW
9
0.3
SSW
9
Energy kJ
13
3
1
10
9
8
32
15
3
12
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
6
6
100
100
19
100
19
0
100
6
0
100
100
0
100
100
0
100
100
0
100
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
1
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
5
9
7
5
5
7
5
6
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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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