
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, E swell with 2,154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Honokohau. We’re looking at a pretty long stretch ahead, and honestly, the first week is a write-off for good surfing. The pattern shows a lot of cross-shore wind and junky conditions, so you’ll be waiting until the second week for anything half-decent.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday, September 8th, in the afternoon. The wind finally swings offshore from the south at a gentle 9 mph, and that’s a major positive. The swell is 6 ft from the ENE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (802). It’s not huge, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean and offer some fun, lined-up waves. That’s the standout of the whole 16-day window. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no weirdness there.
After that, the rest of the first week and into the second week is a total bummer. From Wednesday the 9th morning onward, we get a run of poor surf conditions with cross-shore breezes and lumpy chop. The wind stays mostly out of the ENE, which is cross for this spot, and that just kills the quality. The swell drops off, and the energy values get weak, dipping into the 100s and 200s. It’s a long, flat, and choppy run.
The next time things might get interesting is the following week. By Monday, September 21st, the swell comes back up a bit, around 6 ft from the E, with a period of 9 seconds and moderate energy (563). The wind is cross-off at 16 mph, which keeps it clean-ish. But it’s still described as marginal, so don’t get your hopes too high. The following Tuesday morning looks similar, but the wind goes cross-shore again, bringing back the chop.
So, to sum it up: the only real window to jump on is Tuesday afternoon, September 8th. After that, it’s a lot of waiting around. That’s the honest truth for this one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
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2154 | 1921 | 1164 | 822 | 613 | 320 | 343 | 227 | 355 | 316 | 212 | 144 | 232 | 343 | 480 | 284 | 192 | 106 | 136 | 115 | 129 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:05PM0.86m | 00:45AM0.44m | 1:39PM0.86m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM0.26m | 6:28AM0.11m | 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 | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 15 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | NW 7 | NW 9 | E 11 | E 11 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SW 15 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
118 | 313 | 1164 | 822 | 613 | 320 | 168 | 161 | 19 | 42 | 94 | 121 | 33 | 51 | 35 | 72 | 92 | 94 | 136 | 115 | 129 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NNW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | SW 16 | NW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | ENE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
8 | 20 | 1447 | 533 | 365 | 80 | 44 | 42 | 17 | 41 | 14 | 43 | 41 | 36 | 8 | 35 | 18 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | NW 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | WSW 6 | NW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WNW 15 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
2 | — | 42 | 136 | 189 | 176 | 13 | 42 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | SE 6 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — |
2154 | 1921 | 31 | — | — | — | 343 | 227 | 355 | 316 | 212 | 144 | 232 | 343 | 480 | 284 | 192 | 106 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 135 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 18 |
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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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