Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 2,724 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Honokohau in feet. The water’s a normal 80°F, no weirdness there.
The first few days are a write-off. We see some size, but the wind is a bastard. Wednesday morning, 2nd September, we get 7ft from the ENE (8-second period) with moderate energy (537). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the quality still sucks.
Thursday the 3rd pushes up to 8ft from the E with short period and energy going to 651. Clean in the morning, but the wind howls to 40 km/h in the afternoon and it’s a mess.
Saturday the 5th is where the power starts to show. 8ft from the E, but the period jumps to a very long 13 seconds. That’s huge groundswell energy at 2415. The wind is cross-shore, though, so it’s lumpy and marginal. That kind of period at a reef setup could be epic, but the wind is not helping.
The one true standout is Tuesday the 8th of September. Monday the 7th peaks at 13ft with onshore wind and 5221 energy – a total disaster. But Tuesday? The morning is still big at 13ft from the E (10-second period) with cross-offshore wind and clean. Then the afternoon is the gold. The wind switches to the south at 20 km/h and goes full offshore. The swell drops to a still solid 12ft with a 9-second period, and the energy is a strong 1957. The notes say excellent for experienced surfers, and that offshore wind will make that reef and point absolutely perfect. This is your session.
After that, the second week is quiet. Wednesday the 9th is messy again. Look for Sunday the 13th for a clean but small 7ft with light winds, and maybe Tuesday the 15th for a little 5ft clean-up, but the energy is weak.
So, to sum it up: everything rides on that Tuesday afternoon, 8th of September. It’s 3.5m (12ft) of proper groundswell with offshore wind – that’s the call for experienced surfers only. The rest is mostly a battle with the wind or just small stuff.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
410 | 421 | 445 | 435 | 454 | 443 | 462 | 460 | 723 | 645 | 743 | 916 | 836 | 706 | 2053 | 2395 | 2157 | 2431 | 2092 | 1841 | 2724 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:12PM0.63m | 5:43AM0.68m | 4:25PM0.57m | 6:51AM0.67m | 4:21PM0.51m | 8:28AM0.68m | 10:20AM0.72m | 11:35AM0.77m | 9:36PM0.32m | 12:25PM0.82m | 11:46PM0.37m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:36AM0.32m | 10:47PM0.12m | 11:29AM0.40m | 11:17PM0.11m | 12:50PM0.47m | 11:56PM0.12m | 00:52AM0.14m | 2:26AM0.16m | 8:44PM0.32m | 7:57PM0.29m | |||||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 |
35 | 33 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 38 | 66 | 99 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 33 | 34 | 18 | 1841 | 2724 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 9 |
3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 31 | 42 | 40 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 40 | 40 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 13 | W 10 | NW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 18 | W 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | N 11 | N 10 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
3 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 40 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — |
410 | 421 | 445 | 435 | 454 | 443 | 462 | 460 | 723 | 645 | 743 | 916 | 836 | 706 | 2053 | 2395 | 2157 | 2431 | 2092 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 36 | 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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