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Honokohau Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Maui (46 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Honokohau surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 04 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Honokohau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Honokohau sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:
The surf forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 8th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 7th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | |
239 | 330 | 465 | 396 | 363 | 263 | 220 | 163 | 246 | 553 | 685 | 1280 | 903 | 700 | 494 | 273 | 263 | 258 | 320 | 599 | 542 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:05PM0.79m | 2:53AM0.40m | 5:49PM0.76m | 6:40PM0.73m | 7:38PM0.71m | 8:37PM0.70m | 9:20AM0.32m | 9:29PM0.69m | 11:08AM0.40m | 10:15PM0.67m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15AM0.08m | 00:26AM0.38m | 9:42AM0.10m | 10:11AM0.13m | 10:44AM0.18m | 11:27AM0.23m | 5:34AM0.30m | 5:25AM0.26m | 3:05PM0.35m | ||||||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 16 | NNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
 kJ | 168 | 330 | 465 | 396 | 363 | 263 | 220 | 163 | 139 | 553 | 414 | 1280 | 903 | 700 | 494 | 273 | 263 | 258 | 320 | 599 | 542 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | NW 15 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 70 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 137 | 101 | 79 | 73 | 108 | 685 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 85 | 87 | 134 | 134 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 19 | S 13 | SW 18 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 18 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | N 11 | SW 16 | N 9 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 246 | 84 | 8 | 30 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 46 | 99 | 7 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | NNE 3 | N 6 |
| kJ | 239 | 235 | 175 | 246 | 189 | — | — | — | — | 64 | 161 | 207 | 185 | 176 | 140 | 109 | 40 | — | — | 1 | 77 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 3 |
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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.
Honokohau is 20 km (12 miles) from Wailuku. If you plan a vacation in Maui, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wailuku. Wailuku has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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