Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, E swell with 703 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be honest with you, looking at the next 16 days for Honokohau, it’s a tough stretch. The short-term is a write-off, and we’re looking at a long, dry spell before anything even gets close to being worth a paddle.
The first 10 days, from August 21st right through to the end of August, are a total bust. The wind is a constant problem, blowing cross or cross-off from the east-northeast, and it’s strong enough to mess things up. The combined energy of all swells is weak, reading under 100 at the start, and even when it picks up to moderate values like 356 or 459 on the 22nd, the swell is short period, around 7 seconds, and the wind is a messy cross-shore creating lumpy chop. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s average. You’re looking at a solid 10-day gap with no recommendations.
The energy finally starts to build, but it's still paired with that relentless cross-shore wind. There’s a brief moment on the morning of September 2nd where the wind shifts to a cross-off from the ESE, but it’s a small window on a break that’s already been hammered. The swell is 7ft from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds (moderate wave energy, 759), and the cleaner conditions are a major positive. That’s the only real standout, but it’s buried in a long stretch of bad. The conditions are marginal at best.
Then we’ve got a huge pulse of energy hitting at the end of August and into September 1st. The combined energy spikes to 2181 on the morning of the 31st and then a massive 3348 that afternoon, with a swell of 10ft to 13ft from the ENE. That’s strong to very strong energy, but it also comes with a fresh cross-shore wind and a note about marginal surf. For a reef and point break like Honokohau, that’s a day for experts only. The period is 10-11 seconds, which is okay, but it’s a big, messy, wind-affected swell.
The last few days of the forecast, into September 5th, we see some cleaner conditions with cross-off winds on the 3rd and 4th, but the swell is still middling in size and period, and the energy is moderate. The swell direction is ENE, which is fine for the optimum N direction from the guidance, but it’s not a standout because the whole period is just a battle against the wind.
If you’re a kite surfer, this setup is a dream. Consistent strong cross-shore winds and building swell. For a paddle surfer? It’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NNE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
138 | 26 | 220 | 339 | 418 | 453 | 656 | 642 | 482 | 438 | 390 | 466 | 465 | 371 | 258 | 233 | 209 | 170 | 204 | 321 | 429 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:06PM0.68m | 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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SW 16 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 |
37 | 26 | 64 | 17 | 19 | 98 | 115 | 111 | 128 | 87 | 84 | 56 | 53 | 56 | 37 | 52 | 58 | 55 | 204 | 321 | 429 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | 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 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
71 | 41 | 18 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 30 | 16 | 51 | 35 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 11 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WNW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | E 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
15 | 20 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 58 | 26 | 24 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 |
138 | 93 | 220 | 339 | 418 | 453 | 656 | 642 | 482 | 438 | 390 | 466 | 465 | 371 | 258 | 233 | 209 | 170 | 196 | 202 | 200 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 28 | 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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