
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, E swell with 1,916 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with E swell.
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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
654 | 664 | 554 | 747 | 847 | 1267 | 1389 | 1476 | 1831 | 1682 | 1342 | 1110 | 798 | 720 | 638 | 583 | 583 | 540 | 364 | 440 | 430 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:42PM0.76m | 2:02AM0.63m | 2:04PM0.73m | 2:37AM0.70m | 2:27PM0.69m | 3:15AM0.75m | 2:49PM0.64m | 3:55AM0.79m | 3:10PM0.58m | 4:39AM0.80m | 3:28PM0.53m | 5:32AM0.78m | 3:37PM0.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.18m | 7:52AM0.19m | 8:24PM0.14m | 8:33AM0.22m | 8:44PM0.10m | 9:16AM0.25m | 9:07PM0.07m | 10:03AM0.30m | 9:32PM0.06m | 10:56AM0.36m | 10:00PM0.06m | 12:07PM0.41m | 10:33PM0.08m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | E 15 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
52 | 74 | 43 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 79 | 264 | 104 | 99 | 116 | 295 | 268 | 239 | 147 | 96 | 142 | 161 | 126 | 166 | 146 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 18 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | NNW 11 | E 14 | E 14 | NW 10 |
22 | 33 | 32 | 89 | 39 | 39 | 75 | 102 | 88 | 39 | 180 | 74 | 56 | 35 | 66 | 95 | 96 | 81 | 199 | 144 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 21 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 20 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | E 17 |
39 | 30 | 47 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 52 | 32 | 41 | 39 | 51 | 61 | 58 | 46 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
654 | 664 | 554 | 747 | 847 | 1267 | 1389 | 1476 | 1831 | 1682 | 1342 | 1110 | 798 | 720 | 638 | 583 | 583 | 540 | 364 | 440 | 430 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
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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.










