Honokohau Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 156.03° W

Honokohau Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Honokohau Harbour sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.8° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming weeks.

Looks like we’re in for a flat spell first up, so don't be in a rush to wax up. The good news is that the water is sitting at a very pleasant 81°F which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, but a nice little bonus when you do get in.

The first real chance to wet a line comes on Tuesday afternoon, the 28th of July, at Honokohau Harbour (Hawaii). We’re looking at a small 3ft SSW swell, nothing powerful, but the wind is glassy – dead calm from the SW at 3 mph. That’s a major positive for a reef break, meaning the surface will be clean as a whistle. The combined wave energy is moderate (307), so there’s enough to push you around. It’s a consistent spot, but it can get a crowd on it sometimes, so keep that in mind if you’re looking for solitude.

After that brief window, we’ve got a solid stretch of nothing much. From Wednesday the 29th right through to about Saturday the 8th of August, it’s a write-off. The wind is all over the shop – cross-on, onshore, and just generally messy – and the swell stays tiny. The odd session might be *surfable* but “very ordinary” is being kind. You’d be fighting for scraps.

Now, the second week starts to get interesting, but it’s a long-range call so keep the salt in your hair. From Sunday the 9th of August, we see a proper SSW groundswell building. The period is a solid 17 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell – that means proper energy, better shaped waves, but longer waits between sets. The combined energy jumps to 538 on Sunday morning, building to 697 on Monday the 10th. The swell height is 3ft to 4ft, so still small to moderate, but the quality of the swell is there. The wind is light, often glassy or light offshore, so the conditions will be pristine. The best of the whole run is likely Monday the 10th of August – morning has light offshore wind from the W at 3 mph, and the swell is at 4ft from the SSW at 15 seconds. The energy is strong (697). This is a standout for the reef, but because it’s over a week out, don’t bank on it just yet.

The rest of the second week sees a bit of a drop-off, with the wind turning a little cross-on again, and the swell fading. The 12th of August afternoon shows a bit of a pulse (3ft, 13 seconds, SSW) but the wind is light cross-on, so it’s more of a maybe.

Overall, for the next 16 days, the standout is the 28th of July for the glassy conditions, and the 10th of August for the quality of the swell. The big gap in the middle is a bummer, but it’s how it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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Rating
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2
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
NNE
7
0.4
SSW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
265
247
137
176
225
168
152
129
169
183
144
123
123
121
86
86
72
51
38
48
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
N
10
NW
5
WSW
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
W
10
SSW
0
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
W
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
SW
15
SW
5
WNW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:36PM0.73m
3:30AM0.27m
4:06PM0.73m
4:09AM0.29m
4:35PM0.70m
4:51AM0.32m
5:04PM0.66m
5:36AM0.36m
5:34PM0.60m
6:27AM0.40m
6:05PM0.54m
7:25AM0.45m
6:38PM0.46m
Low Tide
10:49PM0.09m
8:51AM0.02m
11:14PM0.08m
9:29AM0.04m
11:38PM0.07m
10:10AM0.07m
00:02AM0.06m
10:55AM0.11m
00:27AM0.05m
11:50AM0.16m
00:55AM0.04m
1:00PM0.22m
1:27AM0.03m
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5:58
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6:00
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7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
6:59
 mm
1
Temp °C
27
27
27
27
26
26
27
26
27
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27
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25
Feels °C
31
31
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29
29
28
28
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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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