Honokohau Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.03° N 156.62° W

Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Honokohau sea temperature is
26.4° C
0.3° 

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


Honokohau surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, E swell with 746 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Oi, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Honokohau (Big Island) over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the first week and a half is a write-off. From Saturday, 18 July, right through to Friday, 31 July, it’s a long, grim stretch of poor surf conditions. The wind is stuck in a cross or cross-off direction, mostly from the ENE, and it’s fresh to moderate, so the surface is constantly chopped up and lumpy. Swell hangs around 4 ft to 7 ft, but it’s short-period windswell, 7 to 8 seconds, and the energy is weak to moderate (values between 204 and 673). The combined energy is just not enough to overcome the messy wind. Honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one for most of this period. I wouldn’t bother paddling out.

Now, things start to get a bit more interesting from Sunday, 26 July, towards the end of the second week. The swell picks up some serious grunt, with a proper groundswell arriving from the east. On Sunday, 26 July, we’re looking at 5 ft to 6 ft swell from the east with a very long period of 16 to 17 seconds. The combined energy jumps right up to strong levels (1757 to 2042). That’s a lot of push. The wind is still cross-shore, but lighter at 12 mph, so it’s not ideal, but it’s manageable. The wave period is so long that sets will be well-spaced, making it easier to get out the back, but at a reef and point break like Honokohau, that long-period east swell should wrap in nicely and offer some good shape. Keep in mind though, the forecast for these days is marked as “marginal,” so it’s not a sure thing, but it’s the best we’ve got. The water temperature is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed.

The real standout, if it comes together, is Monday, 27 July. We’ve got 7 ft swell from the east, still with a very long period of 15 to 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (2270 to 2359). This is a solid groundswell, but at around 7 ft, it’s getting into the size where it’s more for experienced surfers – beginners should sit this one out. The wind remains a cross-shore from the ENE at 12 mph, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s not terrible. The optimum swell direction for Honokohau is from the north, so this east swell is a bit off-angle, but given the size and period, it’ll still produce plenty of rideable waves. Tuesday, 28 July, is similar, with 7 ft to 6 ft and a 14 to 13-second period, energy still strong, but it’s starting to back off.

After that, the swell fades going into the end of the month. The last few days of July and into August see the size drop back to 4 ft to 6 ft, and the period shortens up again, with the wind staying cross-shore and fresh. It’s back to being a poor, lumpy mess.

So, if you’re waiting for a window, the best bet is around Sunday, 26 July, through Tuesday, 28 July. It’s a long-range call, so don’t lock it in, but it’s the only time in the 16 days that looks like it could be worthwhile for a surf. The rest of the time, you’re better off finding something else to do.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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1.3
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1.6
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
504
507
432
298
301
217
259
242
171
143
147
212
161
553
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663
617
237
254
336
397
Wind (km/h)
35
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High Tide
5:50PM0.73m
7:00AM0.51m
6:08PM0.65m
8:30AM0.54m
6:15PM0.57m
10:16AM0.59m
5:16PM0.52m
11:39AM0.65m
12:31PM0.70m
1:09PM0.75m
Low Tide
11:05AM0.26m
00:50AM0.21m
11:54AM0.37m
1:21AM0.20m
1:02PM0.46m
1:57AM0.19m
4:25PM0.52m
2:41AM0.19m
3:36AM0.18m
4:37AM0.16m
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Temp °C
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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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