
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, E swell with 1,045 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with NNE 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in real feet and miles, the way the old man used to call it. We got one break in the game: Honokohau, a reef and point. And man, it’s been a tough go.
The first good ride isn’t coming until Monday, September 23rd. That’s almost two weeks of garbage waves. Cross-shore winds, chop, flat spells – the whole thing is a bust until then.
Monday, September 23rd: First flicker. Swell hits around 7 ft from the east, period 9 to 10 seconds. Energy is moderate – midrange. Still got a little cross-shore bump, but it’s not a total loss. A start.
Thursday, September 24th – The Day: This is it. Light offshore wind out of the E to ESE, clean as a whistle. Waves hold steady at 7 ft from the east, 10-second period, and the energy jumps to strong – over 1100. The forecast says “very good surf conditions.” That means Honokohau should be glassy, lined up, and fun. It might get a little heavy at that size for beginners, but intermediates will have a blast. Expect a crowd – this spot gets busy, and this is the day everyone’s waiting for.
Friday, September 25th: Still good. Clean cross-offshore breeze, swell a little bigger at 7 ft, period stretching to 11 seconds – real groundswell. Energy stays high. Slightly less pristine than Thursday, but still a solid session.
Then the weekend of the 26th turns messy. Swell holds big at 7–8 ft from the east, 12-second period, monster energy over 2000, but the wind cranks back to a fresh cross-shore, chopping everything up. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not pretty.
So here’s the take: sit tight through the flat spell, and circle Thursday, September 24th on the calendar. That’s the standout. Clean, punchy, good energy. Honokohau delivers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | NNE 8 | E 11 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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372 | 200 | 100 | 99 | 135 | 135 | 112 | 105 | 82 | 69 | 53 | 71 | 61 | 517 | 264 | 475 | 545 | 878 | 967 | 983 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:00PM0.75m | 3:33AM0.69m | 3:21PM0.68m | 4:12AM0.72m | 3:38PM0.62m | 4:51AM0.72m | 3:50PM0.56m | 5:35AM0.70m | 3:52PM0.51m | 6:28AM0.66m | 3:17PM0.47m | 7:48AM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM0.14m | 9:28AM0.23m | 9:40PM0.12m | 10:09AM0.29m | 10:01PM0.12m | 10:52AM0.36m | 10:21PM0.12m | 11:42AM0.42m | 10:42PM0.14m | 1:04PM0.46m | 11:07PM0.17m | 11:38PM0.20m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
36 | 62 | 94 | 99 | 135 | 135 | 112 | 105 | 82 | 69 | 41 | 33 | 50 | 31 | 21 | 79 | 77 | 65 | 65 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NW 9 |
13 | 35 | 100 | 66 | 46 | 30 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 71 | 61 | 95 | 80 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 22 | NNE 10 | NE 8 | SW 20 | WNW 10 | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 10 |
8 | 12 | 35 | 7 | 29 | 34 | 28 | 6 | 14 | 46 | 9 | 20 | 60 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 4 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 11 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
372 | 200 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 21 | 29 | 73 | 120 | 517 | 264 | 475 | 545 | 878 | 967 | 983 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 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.
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.










