Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, E swell with 788 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into what Honokohau is looking like for the next couple of weeks.
I gotta be honest right from the start – it’s a tough run. The forecast is full of "poor surf conditions" for days straight. The main problem is the wind, which is almost always fresh and cross-shore or cross-off, making a mess of the waves. There’s a flicker of hope at the very end, but you’ll have to be patient. The wave energy is mostly moderate, with a few stronger pulses later on, but the quality just isn’t cooperating.
Friday afternoon, 21st August, is a non-starter. We’ve got tiny 0.5m swell from the north-northeast, with a combined energy of only 46, and a strong 30 km/h east wind blowing cross-offshore. Not worth a look.
The weekend is a bust. Saturday morning (22nd), the swell jumps to 1.9m from the east, and it builds to 2.1m by Sunday, but it’s all short-period slop (7 to 9 seconds). Wind is howling at 35-40 km/h, straight cross or cross-off, so it’s lumpy and messy. Wave energy climbs to 842 on Sunday morning, but it’s not surfable.
The entire first week is a washout. From Monday the 24th right through to Monday, 31st August, we’re stuck with 1 to 2.4m east-northeast swell. The wind stays stubborn at 25-30 km/h, mostly cross-shore. There’s a big pulse on Monday morning, 31st August, with 2.3m swell from the ENE at 11 seconds and combined energy hitting 1195 – that’s strong wave energy. But with fresh cross-shore wind, it’s just a big, choppy mess. At that size (over 2.5m is for experts, and this is close), you’d want it clean, which it’s not.
Come September, it gets a touch better. Tuesday morning, 1st September, shows a 2.2m NE swell with a 10-second period and a moderate energy of 1026. The wind drops to 20 km/h. The model only gives it a 1 out of 10, calling it “marginal,” but it’s the first break in the bad run.
The single best window in this 16-day stretch is Thursday morning, 3rd September. The swell is small – 0.9m from the east-northeast with an 8-second period, and combined energy is only 154 (weak). But the wind turns glassy, just 5 km/h from the southeast. That’s a huge deal for Honokohau. The reef and point break should be clean, even if the waves are tiny. That’s your moment for a fun, small-wave session.
After that, the wind picks right back up. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th offer 1.3m ENE swell with moderate breeze and some cross-off conditions, but it’s still not perfect.
Honokohau is a reef and point break that’s fairly exposed to the swell and consistent. It’s also often crowded, so when it’s good, expect company. The water temp is 27°C, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Plain and simple: the first week is a total loss. The second week has a few bigger swells, but the wind won’t quit. Thursday morning, 3rd September, is your only real standout: glassy conditions with a small, clean wave. Don’t hold out for much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 18 |
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26 | 233 | 367 | 475 | 494 | 723 | 702 | 527 | 503 | 466 | 553 | 503 | 398 | 294 | 209 | 208 | 181 | 168 | 156 | 216 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:46PM0.73m | 11:07PM0.34m | 1:17PM0.77m | 00:14AM0.37m | 1:44PM0.80m | 00:56AM0.42m | 2:09PM0.82m | 1:33AM0.46m | 2:32PM0.83m | 2:10AM0.51m | 2:54PM0.82m | 2:47AM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03AM0.21m | 9:02PM0.33m | 5:16AM0.17m | 8:40PM0.32m | 6:07AM0.14m | 8:43PM0.30m | 6:48AM0.11m | 8:53PM0.27m | 7:25AM0.10m | 9:07PM0.25m | 8:01AM0.10m | 9:23PM0.22m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | SW 16 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | E 18 |
26 | 64 | 17 | 19 | 98 | 119 | 79 | 126 | 91 | 58 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 57 | 55 | 52 | 35 | 34 | 216 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 12 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 9 |
41 | 18 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 31 | 12 | 11 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WNW 15 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | N 9 | SSW 16 | E 19 | N 7 |
20 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 30 | 6 | 26 | 65 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
108 | 233 | 367 | 475 | 494 | 723 | 702 | 527 | 503 | 466 | 553 | 503 | 398 | 294 | 209 | 208 | 181 | 168 | 156 | 148 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 36 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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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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