Honokohau Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 156.03° W

Honokohau Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Honokohau Harbour sea temperature is
27.2° C
1.3° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with 406 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 0.7m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 11th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 15th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Honokohau Harbour (Big Island) is putting on the table for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, this is a reef set-up, so we’re looking for that clean, lined-up swell to make it worthwhile.

We’re kicking off Thursday morning the 9th with a bit of relief. The water is sitting at a balmy 81°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit. We’ve got a glassy 2ft SSW groundswell running, with a long 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate at (263), so there’s some push there, but it’s just surfable, not firing. The conditions are glassy with that 3 mph WSW breeze, making it clean enough for a paddle. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s a start.

However, the next few days are a bit of a grind. Thursday afternoon through Friday are mostly poor with light cross-onshore winds, keeping the surface bumpy. We see a bit of a pulse coming through Saturday the 11th. That afternoon is the first real standout. The wind goes totally calm, glassy as glass, and we’ve got a 2ft SW groundswell with an impressive 18-second period. The combined energy climbs to a solid (397). That’s long-period groundswell, so it’ll wrap into the harbour nicely, offering clean, lined-up waves. The reef will sort out the shape. It’s a small wave, but for a patient surfer, the quality will be there. Crowds are possible though, as it’s a consistent spot.

Sunday the 12th afternoon is the other clear highlight. We get another shot of glassy conditions with a 2ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The energy is strong at (389). Again, not big, but the clean conditions and the long-period swell running into that reef make it a worthwhile session for the intermediate crowd. Keep an eye on those rain showers, but if the wind holds glassy, it’ll be worth it.

After that, through the second week, the energy levels drop off and the wind shifts more cross-onshore. There are moments of glassy or light offshore winds, like on Monday the 13th afternoon and Tuesday the 21st afternoon, but the swell runs out of steam. The combined energy falls into the weak range, often under (100). The long period remains, but the size dips below 2ft, making it a tough paddle for a tiny wave. It’s a real lull.

To wrap it up: your best bets are Saturday afternoon the 11th and Sunday afternoon the 12th. Those are the cleanest, most energetic windows with that long, groundswell running into the reef. The rest of the run is mostly small and bumpy, with a few marginal moments. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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105
73
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184
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249
309
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229
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197
270
351
406
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380
Wind (km/h)
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5
NW
10
WSW
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WNW
0
WNW
10
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0
NE
5
NW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:21PM0.65m
11:12PM0.23m
1:13PM0.73m
00:28AM0.20m
2:01PM0.79m
1:35AM0.19m
2:48PM0.83m
2:33AM0.20m
3:32PM0.84m
3:28AM0.22m
4:15PM0.83m
4:20AM0.24m
4:56PM0.79m
Low Tide
7:43PM0.17m
5:23AM-0.05m
8:44PM0.12m
6:14AM-0.06m
9:33PM0.08m
7:06AM-0.08m
10:16PM0.05m
7:57AM-0.08m
10:56PM0.03m
8:47AM-0.06m
11:34PM0.02m
9:37AM-0.03m
00:10AM0.02m
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Temp °C
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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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