Honokohau Harbour Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 156.03° W

Honokohau Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Honokohau Harbour sea temperature is
27.0° C
1.1° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with 411 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 11th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 11th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (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’s coming up at Honokohau Harbour over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, the pattern is a long, drawn-out stretch of small, marginal surf. The early part of the window has some tiny windows of glassy conditions, but the size is extremely limited. The best bet of the whole forecast is a late-arriving, long-period groundswell right at the end of the second week, but it comes with some caveats. For now, don’t expect much.

The first real chance to get wet is on Saturday, July 11th. The morning is not great, with a weak 2 ft SW swell (18 seconds period) and a cross-on breeze, but the energy is low (304). The water is running at 81°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The Saturday afternoon is the standout early on. The wind goes glassy, flat calm, and the swell pushes up to 2 ft from the SW, still with that long 18-second period. The combined energy rises to 397. It’s tiny, but it will be clean and workable on a longboard. That’s your best early session.

Sunday, July 12th has a glassy afternoon again, with 2 ft SW swell and 16-second period, but the morning is cross-on and messy. The energy is moderate (395). Honestly, the afternoon window is worth a look if you’re desperate.

From Monday, July 13th through to the end of the first week, things get pretty poor. The swell stays in the 2 ft to 3 ft range, but the wind turns consistently cross or cross-on, and the period drops into the 14-16 second range. The energy fluctuates, hitting a moderate 509 on Tuesday afternoon, but with rain showers and cross-shore wind, it’s not inviting. By Wednesday, July 15th, the swell direction shifts to WNW and the wind goes onshore, making it choppy and tough. The combined energy is moderate (562), but the quality is poor.

The first week ends with a whimper. Friday, July 17th and Saturday, July 18th see the swell drop back to 2 ft-2 ft, with only light cross-on breezes. The energy is weak to moderate (243-291). Not worth paddling out for.

Then there’s a real gap. From Sunday, July 19th through to Wednesday, July 22nd, the conditions are a mess. The swell is small (2 ft-3 ft) and mostly from the NNE with short-period, choppy windswell. The energy drops to very low levels (56-132). This is a dead zone. Even the morning clear skies get blown out by the afternoon rain showers. It’s a blank run.

Now, here’s the interesting part. The forecast picks up late in the second week. Wednesday, July 22nd afternoon brings a flash of something: a 2 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 22-second period. The energy jumps to 550 (moderate). The wind is light onshore, so it’s marginal, but that long-period groundswell is a sign of life. The next morning, Thursday, July 23rd morning, is the standout of the entire 16-day window. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW, 19-second period, and the wind is light cross-on. The energy is strong at 577. This is a proper groundswell. For a reef break like Honokohau Harbour, that long-period SSW swell will wrap in nicely. It’s still small, but it will have shape and power. This is the one to aim for.

Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th are more of the same: 3 ft-3 ft SSW swell, but the wind turns cross-on and then cross-shore, making it less clean. The energy drops (439-354).

The final window, Sunday, July 26th, has a morning session with 3 ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and a light cross-on breeze. The energy is strong (619) – the highest of the whole forecast. It’s promising but still a little wind-affected. If you’re a confident intermediate, the Thursday the 23rd morning is your best bet. It’s not pumping, but it’s the cleanest, most consistent window of the run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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249
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218
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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NW
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SSW
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10
NW
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10
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NNW
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High Tide
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
5:14AM0.27m
5:34PM0.72m
6:10AM0.31m
6:11PM0.64m
Low Tide
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
10:28AM0.02m
00:44AM0.02m
11:21AM0.08m
1:17AM0.02m
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Temp °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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