Honokohau Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.03° N 156.62° W

Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Honokohau sea temperature is
26.2° C
0.4° 

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


Honokohau surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 672 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 12th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – we’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but honestly, it’s a tough run for Honokohau (reef and point). The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off for decent surfing. The issue is a persistent, strong easterly wind that just won’t let up, blowing cross-shore or cross-offshore at 15 to 22 mph, which is mangling the surface. The swell is coming from the ENE, which is not the optimum N direction this spot likes to see, and the period is short, around 7-8 seconds. That combo is just producing lumpy, poor surf conditions from July 9th all the way through July 20th. The water temp is 79°, about normal for the time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s normal.

The only real standout, and I mean the only one that gets the heart beating a little, is July 21st. We’ve got a pulse of very long-period groundswell hitting the island. Tuesday morning sees a 4ft swell from the east with a period of 19 seconds, and the energy jumps to a strong 1471. The afternoon builds to 5ft at 18 seconds, with an even stronger 1629 energy reading. That’s a seriously long period, which means powerful, well-shaped waves on a reef and point break like this. The problem is the wind is still cross-shore at 15-18 mph, so it’s going to be lumpy, not glassy. The forecast is marginal and given it’s two weeks out, it’s promising but not a guarantee. If you’re an experienced surfer, that Tuesday is the only window to check. The following days (July 22nd-24th) drop right back off into poor conditions with weaker energy and short period slop.

So, one shot, and it’s a long-range bet. For the rest of the run, the consistent onshore breeze means those 7ft+ swells are just gonna be messy. If you’re a kite surfer, that solid ENE wind might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a long wait for a very short, uncertain window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
481
468
435
319
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392
366
303
637
600
515
462
368
310
167
294
314
255
220
279
Wind (km/h)
30
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30
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35
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High Tide
12:03PM0.74m
12:54PM0.83m
10:24PM0.40m
1:41PM0.91m
11:54PM0.38m
2:25PM0.96m
1:03AM0.39m
3:07PM0.98m
2:01AM0.41m
3:46PM0.98m
2:55AM0.43m
4:22PM0.94m
3:49AM0.45m
Low Tide
4:39AM0.07m
8:38PM0.39m
5:35AM0.03m
9:09PM0.35m
6:30AM-0.01m
9:40PM0.32m
7:21AM-0.03m
10:13PM0.29m
8:09AM-0.03m
10:45PM0.27m
8:55AM0.00m
11:17PM0.26m
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Information about the Honokohau Surf forecast

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