Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 569 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.4m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this region.
Alright, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough run ahead. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty average for Honokohau. We’ve got swell on the board, but the wind is the real story here, and it’s not a good one. For the entire first week and a half, it’s a persistent cross-shore breeze from the ENE, running at 15 to 25 mph. That’s going to keep the surface lumpy and choppy, making it a real battle for any kind of clean face. The water temp is sitting at 79.2°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re getting blown around.
Honokohau, a reef and point break, is our only option here. It’s a consistent spot, which usually means it’s reliable, but with this wind, it’s just not coming together. The swell hangs around the 5 ft to 7 ft mark through the first week, all from the ENE, with a short period of 7 to 8 seconds. That’s weak, wind-driven stuff. The combined energy is moderate, but it doesn’t matter when the wind is ripping across it. This is a setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
We get a bit of a spike around the 18th of July, with the swell jumping up to 8 ft from the E, and the energy kicking up. But the wind is even stronger then, up to 25 mph, so it’s just going to be a messy, powerful mess. That’s 8 ft, which is expert territory, but with the wind, I wouldn’t be rushing out.
The only glimmer of hope comes right at the end of the outlook, on the 21st of July. The swell drops to 4 ft, but the period jumps to 17 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell from the E. The combined energy is strong. However, the wind is still a cross-shore, though it drops to 12-15 mph. The catch is the swell is small, and with that long period, it’s going to be straight and fat, making it tricky for a beach break. At a point and reef like Honokohau, it could offer some long, clean lines if the wind finally lays off. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the first time in the whole run it’s worth a look. It’s a promising but less certain option way out there.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 468 | 482 | 509 | 438 | 415 | 420 | 382 | 371 | 485 | 440 | 426 | 468 | 500 | 549 | 507 | 434 | 395 | 365 | 353 | 279 | 233 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:59AM0.64m | 7:35PM0.51m | 12:03PM0.74m | 12:54PM0.83m | 10:24PM0.40m | 1:41PM0.91m | 11:54PM0.38m | 2:25PM0.96m | 1:03AM0.39m | 3:07PM0.98m | 2:01AM0.41m | 3:46PM0.98m | 2:55AM0.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:00PM0.50m | 3:44AM0.11m | 4:39AM0.07m | 8:38PM0.39m | 5:35AM0.03m | 9:09PM0.35m | 6:30AM-0.01m | 9:40PM0.32m | 7:21AM-0.03m | 10:13PM0.29m | 8:09AM-0.03m | 10:45PM0.27m | |||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | N 8 | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 18 | WNW 16 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 20 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 5 | 13 | 35 | 35 | 77 | 68 | 64 | 87 | 80 | 34 | 97 | 87 | 63 | 69 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | SW 13 | W 16 | SW 21 | W 15 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 16 | W 15 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 37 | 55 | 49 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 132 | 118 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | W 10 | — | W 18 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 13 | W 16 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 13 | S 13 | W 21 | W 16 | W 13 | SW 18 | WSW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | — | 6 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 19 | 2 | 2 | — | 13 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 37 | 30 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 468 | 482 | 509 | 438 | 415 | 420 | 382 | 371 | 485 | 440 | 426 | 468 | 500 | 549 | 507 | 434 | 395 | 365 | 353 | 279 | 233 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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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).
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