Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, E swell with 5,658 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with E 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 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's cut through the noise and talk about what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Alright folks, it's a tough run ahead. We're looking at Honokohau, a reef and point setup that's fairly exposed, but the wind is a real killer. For the most part, the ENE trades are cranking, creating a messy cross-shore chop that's just not fun. The water's sitting at 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing that's comfortable.
The first real glimmer of hope comes late on Saturday the 15th, when the wind swings just enough to go cross-off. That's a game-changer. We've got a solid 13 ft swell from the east, with a 12-second period – that's a groundswell with some proper energy (4388). This is going to be a big, powerful wave, and with the cross-off wind, it'll clean right up. However, it's a beast, so only the experts should be looking at this. It's a short window, as the wind is forecast to be cross-off into Sunday morning, but then the swell drops and the risk of thunderstorms pops up.
The Saturday afternoon session is the only real standout in the whole 16-day window. The rest of the time, it's a lot of cross-shore wind, lumpy conditions, and weak energy. We see a lot of days with swell around 5 ft to 7 ft, but the short east swell and the persistent wind just make a mess of it. The energy values are moderate at best, sitting between 200 and 600, which doesn't stack up to much.
There's a big gap of poor conditions from the 17th all the way through to the end of the forecast. The wind doesn't let up, and the swell direction stays locked in from the east. It's a consistent pattern, but a frustrating one. This is a classic case of 'the trades are on, and they're not turning off.' If you're a kite surfer, the strong, consistent cross-shore wind might be your thing, but for a paddle surfer, it's a lean period.
Honokohau is a consistent spot, so it's not that the surf is missing, it's that the quality is poor. Keep your eye on the wind, and if that Saturday afternoon window looks like it's holding, get out there. Otherwise, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 113mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the ENE on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 238 | 238 | 209 | 262 | 337 | 464 | 589 | 742 | 2134 | 2781 | 4368 | 5459 | 2351 | 1137 | 753 | 529 | 387 | 257 | 225 | 212 | 206 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:16PM0.92m | 2:59AM0.52m | 3:45PM0.87m | 3:46AM0.56m | 4:11PM0.80m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:32PM0.73m | 5:21AM0.61m | 4:48PM0.65m | 6:15AM0.61m | 4:55PM0.58m | 7:23AM0.60m | 4:40PM0.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM0.03m | 9:56PM0.22m | 8:50AM0.07m | 10:20PM0.20m | 9:32AM0.14m | 10:43PM0.18m | 10:13AM0.23m | 11:07PM0.17m | 10:55AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.17m | 11:41AM0.40m | 11:55PM0.17m | 12:48PM0.48m | 00:24AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 65 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 31 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 6 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 9 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 6 | NW 11 | W 11 | W 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 17 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 25 | 6 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 14 | W 14 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 5 | W 13 | W 11 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 238 | 238 | 209 | 262 | 337 | 464 | 589 | 742 | 2134 | 2781 | 4368 | 5459 | 2351 | 1137 | 753 | 529 | 387 | 257 | 225 | 212 | 206 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 150 | 168 | 330 | 115 | 3 | 0 | 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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