
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, E swell with 2,005 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period with ENE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 1.9m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
So, the good news is we've got a consistent reef and point break on the cards, Honokohau. It's a consistent setup, so it's not a total blank. The bad news is that for the first few days, the wind is a bit of a bastard. We're looking at a bit of a slow start, so don't get your hopes up for the first week.
The real standout is shaping up to be Tuesday, September 8th. That morning, the wind is due to swing offshore from the SSE at a gentle 9 mph. The swell will be a solid 6 ft from the ENE, with a period of 11 seconds. That's proper groundswell, and it's going to give the waves some good shape and power. The combined energy is reading 943, which is moderate, but with that offshore wind, it's going to be clean as a whistle. The afternoon looks good too, holding at 5 ft with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The water's sitting at 80°, which is right on the money for this time of year, so a steamer is not necessary.
The other glimmer of hope is Sunday, September 6th in the afternoon. The swell is up to 8 ft from the E, but the wind is going to be a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is a strong 1561, so there's heaps of grunt in the water. The period is 12 seconds, so it's a good, lined-up groundswell. That's a solid wave, but at 8 ft, it's getting into the territory where beginners should be careful. It's going to be a lot cleaner than the rest of the week.
The first week is tough. From Friday, September 4th through to Sunday, September 7th, it's mostly cross-shore winds and lumpy, bumpy conditions. The swell is there, but it's a bit of a mess. The energy is high, between 880 and 2010, but the wind is ruining the party. Not much to get excited about until the end of the first week.
From Wednesday, September 9th onwards, things get a bit sad. The swell drops off and the period shortens to 8 seconds or less. It's a short, choppy windswell that's not going to hold its shape. The combined energy dips well below 600, and the wind doesn't let up, staying fresh and cross-shore. There's no real standout in this second week. A few mornings around the 16th of September show a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still weak and short-period. It's a flat spell, plain and simple. It's a blank run of about 9 days, so don't be holding your breath for a surf until the end of the first week.
So, in my book, the best bet is Tuesday, September 8th. Get on it if you can. Sunday the 6th afternoon is a decent secondary option if you're a confident surfer. The rest of the time, it's a kite-surfing show.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
522 | 2004 | 1895 | 1585 | 1813 | 1657 | 1459 | 1544 | 1505 | 1643 | 1033 | 1216 | 807 | 510 | 273 | 229 | 215 | 276 | 269 | 231 | 284 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:20AM0.72m | 11:35AM0.77m | 9:36PM0.32m | 12:25PM0.82m | 11:46PM0.37m | 1:05PM0.86m | 00:45AM0.44m | 1:39PM0.86m | 1:31AM0.52m | 2:09PM0.85m | 2:14AM0.59m | 2:36PM0.81m | 2:54AM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:26AM0.16m | 8:44PM0.32m | 7:57PM0.29m | 5:30AM0.13m | 8:05PM0.26m | 6:28AM0.11m | 8:22PM0.22m | 7:18AM0.11m | 8:41PM0.19m | 8:03AM0.13m | 9:00PM0.16m | ||||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | SSW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | E 12 | ENE 13 |
522 | 17 | 24 | 35 | 78 | 74 | 196 | 128 | 293 | 529 | 1033 | 1216 | 807 | 510 | 273 | 222 | 215 | 148 | 94 | 144 | 215 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | N 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 8 | SW 12 | N 9 | NW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 11 | W 11 | E 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | E 12 | E 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
7 | 3 | 17 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 11 | 69 | 15 | 8 | 881 | 1322 | 716 | 326 | 239 | 55 | 52 | 148 | 144 | 68 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | N 13 | S 20 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | E 14 | E 14 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
3 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 43 | 136 | 187 | 131 | 43 | 55 | 17 | 41 | 49 | 43 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | ESE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
355 | 2004 | 1895 | 1585 | 1813 | 1657 | 1459 | 1544 | 1505 | 1643 | 113 | 35 | — | — | 29 | 229 | 173 | 276 | 269 | 231 | 284 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 36 | 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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