Honokohau Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 156.03° W

Issued: 7 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Honokohau Harbour sea temperature is
27.3° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, grab your board and let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Honokohau Harbour over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a little window of clean, lined-up surf kicking off Monday the 6th of July. It’s a reef break, consistent, and for intermediates. The water is sitting at 81°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year—nice for a long session.

Monday morning is the standout. We’re looking at a 3 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is glassy calm. The combined swell energy is moderate (651). That long period means the waves will have some real push and shape, but at a reef break like this, the sets will be well-defined with good gaps between them. Expect clean, glassy conditions. Monday afternoon stays clean too, 3 ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, glassy with light 5 km/h W wind.

Tuesday the 7th morning is still good, with 3 ft SSW swell at 14 seconds and glassy NW wind. The crowds are described as “sometimes” here, so you might have company, but there’s a good chance of getting more than a few waves to yourself. That morning’s swell energy is moderate (480).

Tuesday afternoon on the 7th starts to lose its shine as wind swings to a cross-on direction and the swell drops a little. By Wednesday the 8th, the wind is picking up more and the quality goes south quickly. The swell stays around 3 ft but the periods are still decent; it’s the choppy cross-on wind that’s the problem.

There’s a real dead spot from Wednesday afternoon through to Friday the 10th, with poor conditions and weak, short-period windswell. Nothing to write home about.

Saturday the 11th of July offers a glimmer. The morning is marginal, but Saturday afternoon is another highlight: a 2 ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period and glassy calm conditions. The energy is moderate (378). You’d want to pick your spot carefully at this reef with that kind of period—it might run a bit straight—but with zero wind, it’s worth a look.

After that, the second week is patchy and pretty small. There’s a session on Friday the 17th afternoon that stands out a little: 2 ft W swell at 14 seconds, glassy with only 5 km/h WNW wind. Limited but clean if you’re desperate for a paddle.

Overall, your best bet is Monday the 6th and then Saturday the 11th afternoon. Both mornings and afternoons on those days offer the cleanest conditions and the best quality swell. The rest of the window is either too windy, too small, or too inconsistent to get excited about. The long gaps of poor surf from the 8th through the 10th and again through the middle of the second week are pretty typical for this area when the trade winds get messy.

Stay stoked, check the tides, and get out there when it’s glassy.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
13
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
527
468
376
346
254
254
254
192
178
0
81
57
61
73
184
157
249
309
264
258
248
Wind (km/h)
0
WSW
5
W
5
SSE
5
NW
10
SW
5
SE
10
NW
15
SW
0
ESE
10
WNW
10
SW
5
NW
10
W
5
SSW
10
NW
10
WNW
0
SSE
5
N
10
W
5
S
20
NNW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
on
cross
cross
High Tide
9:15AM0.39m
8:03PM0.44m
10:23AM0.47m
8:53PM0.36m
11:25AM0.56m
9:56PM0.29m
12:21PM0.65m
11:12PM0.23m
1:13PM0.73m
00:28AM0.20m
2:01PM0.79m
1:35AM0.19m
2:48PM0.83m
2:33AM0.20m
Low Tide
2:25PM0.24m
3:09AM0.00m
4:22PM0.25m
3:49AM-0.02m
6:17PM0.23m
4:34AM-0.03m
7:43PM0.17m
5:23AM-0.05m
8:44PM0.12m
6:14AM-0.06m
9:33PM0.08m
7:06AM-0.08m
10:16PM0.05m
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
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7:07
7:07
7:07
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:06
 mm
1
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
27
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
25
Feels °C
30
28
27
29
28
29
28
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
30
30
29
29
30
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1.2
NNE
6
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
7
1
NNE
8
Energy kJ
527
117
376
134
164
84
62
79
62
50
81
57
61
73
91
107
129
88
117
121
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
1
SSW
15
0.2
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
9
468
9
346
254
254
254
192
178
115
115
104
73
76
184
157
249
309
264
258
248
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
NW
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
W
16
0.2
S
4
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
16
0.4
W
13
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
13
0.4
W
14
0.4
S
11
0.4
W
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
W
12
Energy kJ
2
9
4
10
12
8
2
7
5
1
16
20
55
37
30
62
40
55
41
44
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
7
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SSW
9
Energy kJ
122
154
2
27
36
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
14
0
104
104
0
104
25
14
104
6
14
47
0
6
45
2
45
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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).

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