Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We've got a solid stretch of days with absolutely nothing on offer, so if you're jonesing for a wave, you might want to find another hobby for a while.
The good news is that Honokohau is a consistent reef and point break that's fairly exposed, so it's not like the ocean is totally flat – it's just that the conditions are working against us. The main issue is a relentless cross-shore wind that's going to chop everything up. For the first week and a half, it's a write-off. We're talking poor surf conditions from Wednesday, September 9th, all the way through to the 17th. There's a small, weak swell in there, but it's not worth your time. The energy is weak (87) and the short-period, cross-shore wind is just making a mess. It's the kind of thing that looks better for kitesurfing than surfing, honestly.
We finally see a tiny glimmer of hope on Friday, September 18th. The swell bumps up to 8ft from the east, with the energy climbing into the strong range (921). The morning has a cross-offshore breeze which will clean it up, making it the one real standout in the whole window. The period is a short 9 seconds though, so it won't have much push. If you're an expert, that Friday morning is your best shot. The afternoon turns lumpy again as the wind swings back to cross.
After that, it's back to the grind. The size stays around 6ft to 7ft, but that fresh cross-shore wind is a constant, and the energy levels (500s) just don't have any punch. It's all very average and unappealing. Honestly, for the next 16 days, keep the board in the car and maybe take up hiking. The one morning that might be worth the gamble is the 18th, but don't hold your breath.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 288 | 240 | 227 | 251 | 326 | 191 | 132 | 356 | 427 | 131 | 100 | 94 | 96 | 122 | 105 | 115 | 100 | 80 | 104 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:31AM0.52m | 2:09PM0.85m | 2:14AM0.59m | 2:36PM0.81m | 2:54AM0.65m | 3:00PM0.75m | 3:33AM0.69m | 3:21PM0.68m | 4:12AM0.72m | 3:38PM0.62m | 4:51AM0.72m | 3:50PM0.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.22m | 7:18AM0.11m | 8:41PM0.19m | 8:03AM0.13m | 9:00PM0.16m | 8:46AM0.17m | 9:20PM0.14m | 9:28AM0.23m | 9:40PM0.12m | 10:09AM0.29m | 10:01PM0.12m | 10:52AM0.36m | 10:21PM0.12m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 6:36 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | E 11 | ENE 11 | NNE 8 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 288 | 168 | 196 | 138 | 31 | 94 | 128 | 41 | 36 | 131 | 70 | 94 | 96 | 110 | 105 | 115 | 100 | 80 | 104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | E 13 | E 12 | SW 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | WNW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 66 | 44 | 161 | 146 | 41 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 62 | 100 | 66 | 46 | 14 | 21 | 27 | 14 | 33 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | WSW 22 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 176 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 42 | 41 | 8 | 35 | 35 | 18 | 29 | 34 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 46 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 4 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 9 | E 5 | ENE 4 | E 8 | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 240 | 227 | 251 | 326 | 191 | 132 | 356 | 427 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 23 | 122 | 22 | 19 | 64 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 3 |
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