Honokohau Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.03° N 156.62° W

Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Honokohau sea temperature is
27.0°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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, E swell with 804 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Honokohau.

First up, the water's sitting at a balmy 81°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

Right now, and for the next week and a half, it’s a frustrating story. We’ve got a consistent, strong ENE wind blowing across the break, and it’s ruining everything. The surf is mostly cross-shore and lumpy, with a cross-chop that’s making it look like a washing machine. The energy is there, but it’s all messy. From Friday the 28th of August all the way through the first week of September, the swell is a mix of short-period, weak stuff, and it’s just not worth paddling out for. The combined energy stays in the weak to moderate range, and the notes keep saying "poor surf conditions." It’s a tough stretch.

By the end of the first week of September, the swell starts to build. On Thursday the 3rd of September, we see a jump in energy, but the wind is still fresh and cross. It’s a tease. The swell gets bigger, pushing 7ft from the E, but the onshore junk just chops it up. Friday the 4th of September looks even more promising on paper, with 8ft E swell and a period of 12 seconds, giving strong wave energy. But again, the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore. It’s a "marginal" call at best – big, powerful, but ugly.

Then, right at the very end of the forecast window, we get a flicker of hope. On Thursday the 10th of September, the wind finally swings around to the SSE, blowing offshore at 19 mph. The swell drops to 6ft from the NE, but the period is a solid 10 seconds. The energy is still moderate, but the wind is clean. This is the best chance we have. The break is a reef and point setup, which is perfect for this kind of groundswell. The swell direction (NE) isn’t the optimum (N is best), but offshore wind can make a huge difference. Friday the 11th of September keeps the offshore or cross-offshore flow, with 4ft NE swell, but the energy drops off quickly.

Honestly, the standout window is Thursday the 10th of September. It’s the only day that ticks the boxes for clean, surfable conditions. The crowds are "often" here, so expect some company. It’s not a perfect forecast, but it’s the only one that’s worth setting an alarm for. After that, the wind swings back to the ENE and the surf gets sloppy again.

So, for the next 16 days, the surfing is a battle. The first week is a write-off. The second week offers a bit more size, but the wind is the enemy. Put a pin in Thursday the 10th of September.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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1
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0
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0
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
14
1.6
E
6
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
NE
8
2.3
ENE
8
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
200
250
233
335
312
316
277
428
421
471
569
583
464
365
398
639
450
356
472
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
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20
E
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:15PM0.79m
3:25AM0.61m
3:35PM0.75m
4:06AM0.64m
3:54PM0.70m
4:51AM0.67m
4:12PM0.63m
5:43AM0.68m
4:25PM0.57m
6:51AM0.67m
4:21PM0.51m
8:28AM0.68m
Low Tide
9:41PM0.19m
9:14AM0.18m
10:00PM0.16m
9:53AM0.24m
10:22PM0.13m
10:36AM0.32m
10:47PM0.12m
11:29AM0.40m
11:17PM0.11m
12:50PM0.47m
11:56PM0.12m
00:52AM0.14m
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6:09
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6:45
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6:39
 mm
1
1
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1
2
1
3
2
2
2
Temp °C
26
25
26
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25
Feels °C
24
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26
25
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25
24
24
24
23
24
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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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