Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, E swell with 1,365 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Honokohau.
Right now, and for the next couple of weeks, the wind is the main story, and it’s not a good one. We’ve got a solid, persistent ENE breeze blowing almost constantly, and it’s coming in cross or cross-off. That means the surface is going to be lumpy, chopped up, and generally messy for paddle surfing. The swell is hanging around in the 5 to 7 ft range for the first week or so, coming from the east with a short, weak period of just 7 to 8 seconds. The wave energy is moderate at best. Honestly, the first several days are a write-off for any quality surfing.
That run of poor conditions stretches right through the end of August and well into the first week of September. You’re looking at day after day of the same story: cross-shore winds, lumpy surf, and not much to get excited about.
Now, the standout in the whole forecast is the morning of Friday, September 11th. The wind finally eases right back to a light breeze, swinging cross-off, and the swell is a solid 8 ft from the east. That’s a proper groundswell with an 8-second period, and the energy is strong. The afternoon gets even better: wind goes offshore from the SSE, gentle breeze, and the wave state is clean. That is the window. Honokohau will have clean, powerful, lined-up waves. It’s a reef and point break, so it handles that east swell well. The water temperature is about 80°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The day before, Thursday the 10th, is still looking bumpy but the wind starts to ease, so it might be worth a look if you’re keen.
After that Saturday the 12th, the swell starts to drop back under 6 ft, and the wind starts to mess things up again. The 13th is back to cross-shore breeze and smaller, weaker surf.
So, the long and short of it: this is a two-week block with a whole lot of frustration, but one very sweet, clean day on September 11th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of it is mostly for the kite crew, unless you just want a paddle and don’t mind the chop.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 11 |
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226 | 233 | 335 | 273 | 295 | 242 | 310 | 383 | 481 | 432 | 487 | 454 | 403 | 378 | 387 | 356 | 324 | 432 | 1174 | 268 | 1365 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:35PM0.75m | 4:06AM0.64m | 3:54PM0.70m | 4:51AM0.67m | 4:12PM0.63m | 5:43AM0.68m | 4:25PM0.57m | 6:51AM0.67m | 4:21PM0.51m | 8:28AM0.68m | 10:20AM0.72m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14AM0.18m | 10:00PM0.16m | 9:53AM0.24m | 10:22PM0.13m | 10:36AM0.32m | 10:47PM0.12m | 11:29AM0.40m | 11:17PM0.11m | 12:50PM0.47m | 11:56PM0.12m | 00:52AM0.14m | 2:26AM0.16m | |||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | WSW 17 | E 11 | SW 16 | ENE 10 | NNE 7 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 11 |
125 | 106 | 27 | 62 | 38 | 33 | 76 | 33 | 21 | 31 | 31 | 42 | 49 | 48 | 125 | 165 | 145 | 148 | 247 | 280 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 12 | W 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 12 | SW 14 | N 8 | E 13 | W 12 |
6 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 2 | 36 | 35 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 40 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 268 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 8 | W 10 | NW 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 | N 8 | SW 13 | NNE 8 | SW 13 |
12 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 7 | E 11 |
226 | 233 | 335 | 273 | 295 | 242 | 310 | 383 | 481 | 432 | 487 | 454 | 403 | 378 | 387 | 356 | 324 | 432 | 1174 | 223 | 1365 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 |
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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.











