
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, E swell with 2,061 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Honokohau.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Thursday morning we’ve got a 7ft cross-off swell from the east, but it’s short-period windswell at 7 seconds, and the wind is a fresh 22 mph. The water’s a warm 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, but the surf is just poor. That afternoon and into Friday, the energy bumps up a bit, but it’s still messy. You’ll be waiting until the weekend for anything that looks half decent.
Now, Friday afternoon is where things start to get a little interesting. The swell holds around 8ft from the east, but the period jumps to 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 2219 (moderate to strong). The issue is the wind is still a fresh 22 mph cross-shore, so it’s going to be lumpy. It’s a borderline call, but the potential is there for a few powerful ones if you can find a clean corner.
The real standout window is shaping up for Monday afternoon, September 7th. We’re looking at a 10ft swell from the east with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a meaty 2342 (strong). More importantly, the wind drops to a moderate 12 mph cross-offshore from the ESE, which is going to clean things right up. This is a reef and point setup, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. The water is still warm. This is the best on offer – a solid, powerful wave for experienced surfers. It’s a bit much for beginners at over 8ft.
Tuesday the 8th sees the swell drop, but the wind goes light. Tuesday afternoon has a 4ft swell from the ENE, a 9-second period, and a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is only 747 (moderate), but the conditions will be clean. For a smaller, more relaxed session, that’s your pick.
After that, we hit a bit of a lull. Wednesday and Thursday the 9th and 10th are poor with fresh cross-shore winds and weak, short-period swell. There’s a small window on Monday the 14th afternoon with an 8ft east swell and a light 9 mph cross-offshore wind, which will give clean waves, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (880). It’s a long-range call, so temper expectations.
The rest of the second week falls off. There’s a bit of a pulse on Friday the 18th with a 5ft, 12-second groundswell, but the wind is cross-shore, keeping it average. Honestly, for the 16-day run, you’ve got one clear standout: Monday afternoon, September 7th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 14 | E 14 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
435 | 423 | 522 | 2033 | 1729 | 1585 | 1657 | 1687 | 1435 | 1697 | 1783 | 2023 | 1180 | 1141 | 439 | 308 | 257 | 232 | 277 | 231 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:20AM0.72m | 11:35AM0.77m | 9:36PM0.32m | 12:25PM0.82m | 11:46PM0.37m | 1:05PM0.86m | 00:45AM0.44m | 1:39PM0.86m | 1:31AM0.52m | 2:09PM0.85m | 2:14AM0.59m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:52AM0.14m | 2:26AM0.16m | 8:44PM0.32m | 7:57PM0.29m | 5:30AM0.13m | 8:05PM0.26m | 6:28AM0.11m | 8:22PM0.22m | 7:18AM0.11m | 8:41PM0.19m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 |
148 | 407 | 522 | 17 | 24 | 35 | 39 | 73 | 196 | 151 | 285 | 558 | 1180 | 1141 | 439 | 308 | 253 | 232 | 225 | 222 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | NW 9 | SW 13 | N 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 15 | SW 15 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | E 14 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
81 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 1074 | 980 | 407 | 253 | 84 | 31 | 20 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 9 | N 13 | SW 19 | WSW 17 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NW 16 | N 9 | NNW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | W 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 13 |
8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 144 | 243 | 89 | 22 | 20 | 42 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 13 | E 6 | SSW 3 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
435 | 423 | 355 | 2033 | 1729 | 1585 | 1657 | 1687 | 1435 | 1697 | 1783 | 2023 | 144 | 3 | 58 | 51 | 257 | 227 | 277 | 231 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Honokohau is 20 km (12 miles) from Wailuku. If you plan a vacation in Maui, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wailuku. Wailuku has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










