
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, ENE swell with 1,895 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what Honokohau’s got cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of waiting involved.
The next week and a half is mostly a write-off, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. From now through the end of July, the wind is a real problem. It’s blowing from the ENE and cross-shore, and it’s got some serious juice behind it, 15 to 22 mph on most days. That’s gonna keep the surface lumpy and choppy, and the wave energy is mostly weak with a combined swell energy in the low hundreds. The 26th of July sees a sliver of hope with a very long period 15-second swell from the east, but it still gets ruined by that fresh cross-shore breeze. The water temp is hovering around 80°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
The only real standout on the horizon is the morning of Thursday, the 30th of July. We finally get a break. The wind will swing around to the SE and go cross-offshore, and the forecast calls for expect very good surf conditions. The swell will be a clean 7 ft from the ENE, with a moderate combined energy of 919. The period is a bit short at 8 seconds, but that clean, glassy wind will make it a hell of a lot more fun than anything else on offer. The following Thursday afternoon, the 30th, still looks tidy with a 6 ft ENE swell and cross-offshore breeze, but the energy drops to 372, so the morning is the real target.
After that, it’s right back to the same old story of strong cross-shore trades and poor surf right through the first week of August. The morning of the 5th of August looks interesting on paper – a 7 ft ENE swell with a very long 14-second period and a big combined energy of 2154. But the wind is still a moderate cross-shore breeze, so it’ll be lumpy and messy. That’s a lot of power for a reef and point setup, but with the wind on it, you’ll be fighting a chop. That one is only for the experienced guys who don’t mind a fight.
So, to sum it up: the entire period is a struggle, but the morning of Thursday, July 30th at Honokohau is your best bet for a clean, fun session. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 11 | E 12 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 12 |
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10 | 650 | 265 | 243 | 212 | 326 | 392 | 440 | 441 | 412 | 459 | 520 | 697 | 786 | 816 | 1002 | 1511 | 1491 | 1648 | 1194 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:31PM0.70m | 1:09PM0.75m | 1:43PM0.79m | 11:58PM0.37m | 2:14PM0.82m | 00:51AM0.39m | 2:43PM0.84m | 1:33AM0.41m | 3:10PM0.86m | 2:12AM0.43m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:36AM0.18m | 4:37AM0.16m | 5:33AM0.14m | 9:22PM0.34m | 6:21AM0.10m | 9:28PM0.33m | 7:02AM0.07m | 9:43PM0.31m | 7:39AM0.06m | 10:01PM0.30m | ||||||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | E 12 |
53 | 73 | 61 | 60 | 83 | 49 | 48 | 65 | 56 | 84 | 157 | 520 | 697 | 786 | 816 | 1002 | 21 | 8 | 20 | 1194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | E 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | E 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NNE 6 | SW 14 | SE 10 | NNE 7 |
12 | 47 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 44 | 41 | 59 | 85 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 130 | 7 | 15 | 147 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 14 | E 16 | NNW 8 | SW 21 | SSW 16 | E 16 | SW 18 | — | S 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | — | SW 14 | — | — | SSW 14 |
10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 25 | 46 | 79 | — | 5 | 10 | 4 | — | 8 | — | — | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 12 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | — |
192 | 650 | 265 | 243 | 212 | 326 | 392 | 440 | 441 | 412 | 459 | 372 | 319 | 319 | 243 | 134 | 1511 | 1491 | 1648 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 19 | 170 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 28 | 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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