
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 30ft (9.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 30ft (9.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 28,821 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 30ft (9.0m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 9.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 9.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 3.0m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 30ft (9.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 30ft (9.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 30ft (9.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here with a look at what’s cooking for Honokohau over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, and honestly, we're staring down a long run of days that don't offer much for a clean paddle out. The water temp is sitting at about 80°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year.
We’ve got a run of poor surf starting from Sunday the 9th of August right through to the end of the week. The wind is locked in from the ENE at 15 to 18 mph, blowing cross-shore the whole time, which is just ruining any chance of decent shape. You'll see some swell in the water—hovering around 5 ft to 7 ft—but with a short, weak period of just 7 to 9 seconds, the energy is moderate, but it's just messy, choppy, and not worth paddling out for. This is a real stretch of nothing, almost a full week straight with no real recommendations.
Now, there’s a big spike in size on Saturday the 15th of August morning. The swell jumps to 12 ft from the East with a much longer period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is massive—that's strong to very strong. But the wind is still cross-shore from the NE at 15 mph, making it look pretty marginal. This one is really only going to be for experienced surfers; at that size, beginners are going to get hammered. By the afternoon, it gets even bigger to 13 ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore and it just gets sloppy.
Sunday the 16th of August morning pushes right up to 18 ft from the NE with a period of 12 seconds and energy hitting almost 9400. There’s also a risk of thunderstorms, and while the wind is onshore from the NNW, the sheer size and power are going to be intense. This is strictly an expert-only window. For most of us, this setup looks way more interesting for kiting than trying to paddle in that.
Here’s the one bright spot, the standout of the whole outlook. Monday the 17th of August is where we need to focus. The morning brings a cleaner, smaller 6 ft swell from the ENE with an 8-second period. The wind has shifted to a light S at 6 mph, going offshore. That’s going to clean things right up. The energy is still moderate, but with clean conditions and a light offshore breeze, this is the best chance we’ll get for some decent, rideable waves. Afternoon looks even nicer with the wind dropping to just 3 mph from the SSE, still offshore, keeping the surface glassy on the 6 ft swell. It’s not the biggest day, but the quality will be there. Don’t sleep on the Monday session.
After that, from Tuesday the 18th through to the end of the window, we slide back into a pattern of moderate to fresh cross-shore wind, with lumpy conditions and a messy mix of 4 ft to 8 ft swell. The later sessions around the 23rd and 24th do pick up some size again (8 ft to 8 ft) and a longer 11-second period, giving a bit more push, but the wind stays strong and cross-shore, so the quality just isn't there to call it a go-to.
So for the next sixteen days, Monday the 17th of August is your best bet for a clean, enjoyable paddle. Get on it while you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | NW 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 13 | E 14 | NE 8 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
470 | 368 | 314 | 283 | 276 | 246 | 249 | 198 | 227 | 2 | 240 | 311 | 453 | 647 | 766 | 2601 | 4131 | 437 | 5497 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:21AM0.38m | 2:09PM0.93m | 1:21AM0.43m | 2:44PM0.94m | 2:12AM0.48m | 3:16PM0.92m | 2:59AM0.52m | 3:45PM0.87m | 3:46AM0.56m | 4:11PM0.80m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:32PM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:51PM0.31m | 6:28AM0.03m | 9:09PM0.28m | 7:20AM0.01m | 9:32PM0.25m | 8:06AM0.03m | 9:56PM0.22m | 8:50AM0.07m | 10:20PM0.20m | 9:32AM0.14m | 10:43PM0.18m | 10:13AM0.23m | 11:07PM0.17m | ||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | ESE 13 | W 13 |
33 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 31 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3041 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | W 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | NNW 9 |
9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 31 | 11 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 31 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | W 14 | NNW 8 | NW 13 |
40 | 40 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 13 | E 14 | NE 8 | E 13 |
470 | 368 | 314 | 283 | 276 | 246 | 249 | 198 | 227 | 207 | 240 | 311 | 453 | 647 | 766 | 2601 | 4131 | 437 | 5497 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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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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