
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with 477 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s be straight up – we’re looking at a pretty grim run for Honokohau over the next 16 days. The whole period is plagued by a persistent cross-shore wind from the ENE, blowing at 12 to 22 mph, which is going to keep the surface lumpy and messy. The swell energy is mostly weak to moderate, sitting between 193 and 742 (combined energy), but it’s all coming from the wrong direction – the break needs swell from the north to really work, and we’re getting ENE, E, and even a bit of west swell that doesn’t match up. The water temperature is 79°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a total write-off. From Monday 13 July through to Sunday 26 July, every single session is tagged as “poor surf conditions” with a score of zero. That’s two solid weeks of nothing worth paddling out for. The swell height hops around between 2 ft and 6 ft, but the period is short – mostly 6 to 8 seconds – so the waves are weak and crumbly. The wind stays cross all the way, meaning no chance of clean faces. Even the few days where the swell jumps to 6 ft or 6 ft, the wind is a fresh 19–22 mph cross-breeze, just making it choppy.
There is a glimmer way out in the second week. On Monday 27 July morning, we start seeing a shift: the swell period climbs to 15 seconds, and combined energy hits 742. Still cross-wind, but the energy is stronger. Then on Tuesday 28 July, it gets interesting. The morning brings 6 ft swell from the east at 14 seconds, with combined energy of 1205 – that’s moderate wave energy, and the period is long, meaning better shaped waves. The wind is still cross at 12 mph, but it’s a moderate breeze, so the chop might be manageable. The afternoon on the 28th pumps up to 8 ft from the ENE at 13 seconds, with combined energy of 2212 – that’s strong wave energy. But the wind is still cross, and the swell direction is not ideal for Honokohau (needs north). This is the only standout in the whole forecast. It’s too big for beginners at 8 ft, and the long period (13–14 seconds) means the waves will have long gaps between sets, but at a reef and point break like this, the shape should be solid. Expect crowds likely here.
To sum it up: don’t bother for the first two weeks. The only real chance to get wet is on Tuesday 28 July, when the swell and energy finally come together. But even then, the wind is not your friend, so it’s not a perfect day. If you’re desperate, that’s your window.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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384 | 306 | 172 | 257 | 229 | 234 | 192 | 163 | 159 | 153 | 150 | 206 | 199 | 181 | 290 | 349 | 364 | 428 | 466 | 417 | 247 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:07PM0.98m | 2:01AM0.41m | 3:46PM0.98m | 2:55AM0.43m | 4:22PM0.94m | 3:49AM0.45m | 4:56PM0.89m | 4:46AM0.47m | 5:25PM0.81m | 5:48AM0.49m | 5:50PM0.73m | 7:00AM0.51m | 6:08PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.29m | 8:09AM-0.03m | 10:45PM0.27m | 8:55AM0.00m | 11:17PM0.26m | 9:39AM0.07m | 11:48PM0.24m | 10:22AM0.16m | 00:19AM0.22m | 11:05AM0.26m | 00:50AM0.21m | 11:54AM0.37m | 1:21AM0.20m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNE 7 | WNW 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
82 | 34 | 68 | 87 | 134 | 122 | 168 | 63 | 85 | 48 | 43 | 45 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 38 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 19 | W 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
11 | 29 | 98 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 163 | 159 | 153 | 150 | 106 | 104 | 66 | 59 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 15 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 12 | SW 14 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 17 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | NW 12 |
20 | 12 | 33 | 37 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 31 | 39 | 41 | 46 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
384 | 306 | 172 | 257 | 229 | 234 | 192 | 102 | 72 | 125 | 170 | 206 | 199 | 181 | 290 | 349 | 364 | 428 | 466 | 417 | 247 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 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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