
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this isn’t a week to get your hopes up. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but honestly, the surf gods aren't smiling on us right now. There’s a big, long stretch of "poor surf conditions" from the get-go, and it doesn’t really let up until the very end of the forecast.
We’re looking at Honokohau as our only option here. It’s a reef and point setup that’s exposed to the north, but the problem is the swell and wind aren’t playing ball at all. From Friday the 10th right through to Saturday the 25th, it’s a constant cross-shore wind – mostly a fresh to moderate breeze out of the east-northeast, hitting 19 to 22 mph. That’s going to blow that ocean into a lumpy, cross-chop mess. The swell is all over the place direction-wise from the east-northeast, but the period is short – mostly 6 to 8 seconds – which means weak, choppy waves. Combined energy starts moderate on the 10th, hitting 386, and even peaks at 692 on Sunday the 12th, but it’s just not clean. The water temperature gets a mention for the Friday morning session: it’s sitting at 79°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
There is one tiny glimmer late on Wednesday the 15th afternoon. We see a brief flash of a 2ft swell from the west with a 15-second period – that’s a long period groundswell. But don’t get excited; it's still crossed up by a 22 mph east-northeast wind, keeping the score at zero. It’s a bust.
Because nothing lines up well, the best – if you can call it that – comes right at the tail end. Saturday the 25th morning sees a 6ft swell from the east-northeast. The period is short at 7 seconds, and the wind is still a moderate cross-shore at 16 mph. It’s not clean, but combined energy picks up to 367, which is moderate. It’s the best of a bad bunch. This is not a beginner-friendly setup either; that swell height over 5ft, combined with the chop, makes it a tough paddle.
Honestly, this whole stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session. For a consistent reef and point like Honokohau, a blank run like this is normal for the area when the wind sets in. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | W 15 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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355 | 346 | 371 | 381 | 346 | 392 | 640 | 653 | 547 | 464 | 406 | 337 | 191 | 319 | 273 | 217 | 163 | 159 | 202 | 153 | 188 | |
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 | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:22PM0.94m | 3:49AM0.45m | 4:56PM0.89m | 4:46AM0.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:55AM0.00m | 11:17PM0.26m | 9:39AM0.07m | 11:48PM0.24m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 15 | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 18 | NNE 8 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
31 | 17 | 13 | 35 | 35 | 77 | 68 | 64 | 63 | 59 | 34 | 98 | 131 | 134 | 122 | 168 | 62 | 89 | 44 | 62 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | W 13 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 19 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 |
18 | 13 | 37 | 55 | 49 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 29 | 33 | 89 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 163 | 159 | 153 | 106 | 106 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 21 | W 16 | W 9 | W 9 | — | SE 13 | W 12 | W 21 | W 16 | W 13 | N 8 | SW 14 | SW 19 | WSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 14 |
3 | 17 | 19 | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 31 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 49 | 39 | 26 | 46 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
355 | 346 | 371 | 381 | 346 | 392 | 640 | 653 | 547 | 464 | 406 | 337 | 191 | 319 | 273 | 217 | 161 | 104 | 202 | 153 | 188 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 36 | 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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