Honokohau Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 156.03° W

Honokohau Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Honokohau Harbour sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.5° 

Honokohau Harbour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Honokohau Harbour surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 790 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 22s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau Harbour this week:

The surf forecast for Honokohau Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 22s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau Harbour over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty flat for Honokohau Harbour. Most of the time we’re talking marginal surf or poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for any big sessions. The best of a quiet bunch is shaping up for the first weekend.

Kicking off on Wednesday the 22nd, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW. The water is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate (605), but it’s a cross-shore wind and the forecast is calling it marginal. Not worth paddling out for.

Moving into Thursday the 23rd morning, it’s even worse – 3ft but cross-on winds and a score of zero. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a 3ft swell and offshore wind from the West, and the energy bumps up to 727. Still, it’s only a marginal call. Friday the 24th is more of the same: small stuff, 2ft to 3ft, with cross-on winds.

Now, Saturday the 25th is your best shot. The morning has a 2ft SSW swell, glassy offshore wind from the West, and the energy is strong (868). That’s the cleanest window we’ve got. The afternoon gets a little bump to 4ft, but the wind swings cross-on, so it’s not as good. Still, both sessions are only rated a 2 out of 10, so keep your expectations low.

Sunday the 26th is okay – 3ft swell, but cross-on winds. After that, it’s a long slide into poor surf. From Monday the 27th all the way through to Thursday the 6th of August, the swell drops to 2ft or 2ft, and the energy falls off a cliff – down to 93 on the 2nd of August. The winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, and the scores are all zeros. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday the 29th afternoon with glassy conditions and 3ft, but it’s still only ordinary.

The real low point is around the 2nd of August, when the combined energy dips to 93 (weak). That’s a dead zone. Honestly, if you’re a kiter, those cross-shore winds on the 2nd afternoon might be more fun than paddling out.

So, the standout? It’s Saturday the 25th, morning session. Clean, offshore, and the most energy of the whole run. The swell is small and from the SSW, so it’s not gonna be pumping, but it’s the only window that looks semi-surfable. Don’t expect much else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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SSW
23
0.8
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
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0.8
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0.9
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0.9
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14
0.7
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0.8
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0.8
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14
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
550
611
517
671
572
322
428
517
395
790
655
554
547
400
284
280
210
250
261
247
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
NNW
10
SW
10
W
10
SW
5
WNW
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
W
10
SW
5
N
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NW
10
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0
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10
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10
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5
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NW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:45PM0.25m
12:30PM0.61m
11:11PM0.22m
1:15PM0.66m
00:26AM0.21m
1:55PM0.69m
1:23AM0.22m
2:31PM0.71m
2:10AM0.23m
3:05PM0.73m
2:51AM0.25m
3:36PM0.73m
3:30AM0.27m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.23m
4:27AM0.03m
8:14PM0.19m
5:17AM0.03m
8:54PM0.16m
6:06AM0.02m
9:26PM0.13m
6:52AM0.02m
9:55PM0.11m
7:34AM0.01m
10:23PM0.10m
8:13AM0.01m
10:49PM0.09m
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5:56
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7:04
7:04
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 mm
2
2
Temp °C
26
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27
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Feels °C
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Information about the Honokohau Harbour Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Honokohau Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Honokohau Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Honokohau Harbour 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 (Honokohau Harbour) 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 Honokohau Harbour 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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