Honokohau Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.03° N 156.62° W

Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Honokohau sea temperature is
26.1° C
0.2° 

Honokohau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Honokohau surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with 581 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. 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 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for this spot.

So, we're looking at Honokohau. I gotta be straight with you—the first two weeks of this forecast are a real bummer. We're looking at a solid stretch of nothing but "poor surf conditions" from now all the way through to the 26th of July. That's a long, dry spell. The wind is just a pest, coming in cross-shore the whole time, and it's not shy about it, blowing between 12 and 22 mph most days. That's gonna chop up whatever tiny bumps are out there. The swell is a mess of short-period stuff, mostly under 8 seconds, and the energy is all over the place, but the wave comment is a firm "no" every single time. It's a quiet period, so if you're itching to get wet, you'll have to wait.

Now, let's be optimistic. The light at the end of the tunnel shows up on the 27th of July. That Monday morning, the wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the east, and the ocean finally wakes up. We're looking at a 4ft groundswell, but it's a long-period 15 seconds from the east, which is packing some serious energy (936). That's a moderate to strong energy reading, and it's going to feel like a proper ocean swell. The wave comment is "expect very good surf conditions" – that's the first time we've seen anything like that. This is the standout session. The water's sitting at a very normal 79°, so no surprises there.

The energy builds even more into the 28th of July, with a 7ft swell from the ENE, period 13 seconds, and the energy is a massive 1732. That's a lot of power. But it's a bit of a double-edged sword. At over 8ft, it's only for the experts, and the wind picks up to a cross-shore 9 mph, so it won't be as clean as the glassy morning before. The tide or something else is also looking a bit questionable. Still, for the big-wave crew, that Tuesday morning could be a proper session.

Honokohau is a reef and point break, and it's consistently breaking. It's also fairly exposed, which is good for catching this east swell. The optimum swell direction is north, and this is coming from the east and ENE, so it's not a perfect match, but it's close enough to get good waves. Keep in mind that with a long-period swell like this, it can break a bit straight on a beach break, but Honokohau is a point and reef, so it should handle it beautifully. Crowds are "often" here, so expect company, especially if the surf is good.

So, to sum it up: a long, flat, windy wait until the 27th of July. That Monday morning is the one to circle – glassy, clean, and a solid, long-period groundswell. The 28th of July has more size for the experts, but it's not as clean. Don't hold your breath for the first two weeks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
ENE
7
0.6
W
15
0.6
W
15
0.6
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15
0.6
W
14
1.5
E
6
1.5
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6
1.4
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6
1.4
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6
1.9
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7
1.9
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8
1.9
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.2
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
277
181
276
234
168
163
159
153
165
176
148
144
328
476
501
581
488
341
270
155
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
20
E
20
NE
20
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
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25
E
30
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35
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Wind State
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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
8:30AM0.54m
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
1:02PM0.46m
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5:52
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7:10
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Temp °C
24
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Feels °C
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22
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24
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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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