
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, E swell with 786 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Honokohau. I’ve got to be straight with you – the next few weeks are a mixed bag, and you’ll need to pick your moments.
Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The swell is running, but the wind is a mess. For the first week, from Saturday, the 18th of July, right through to the end of next week, we’ve got a constant cross-shore wind. It’s fresh and messy, creating lumpy cross-chop. The swell is there, between 4 ft and 7 ft, but it’s short-period windswell, mostly from the East, around 7 to 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (values between 226 and 662), but the poor surf conditions mean it’s really not worth paddling out. It’s a tough look for the beach.
The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Things start to get interesting as we head into the second week. On Sunday, the 26th of July, we see a shift. The swell period jumps to 15-16 seconds, and the energy starts to climb into the strong range (1582 to 1637). The wave height is around 5 ft to 5 ft. This is groundswell now, but the wind is still cross-shore, making it a marginal call. It’s a tease, really.
The real standout, though, is shaping up for the 29th of July. Wednesday morning, we’re looking at a massive 18 ft swell from the East-Northeast with a 14-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 22112 – that’s very strong. But here’s the thing: this is too big for Honokohau. The guidance says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The wind is cross-shore from the Northeast at 12 mph, so it’s not even clean. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s a big ask. The afternoon gets even bigger, hitting 23 ft, but the wind switches to a cross-on, making it choppy. This is a beast of a day, but not your typical fun session.
Then, on Thursday, the 30th of July, we get a window. The swell drops to 12 ft in the morning, but it’s still cross-on. The afternoon, though, is the pick of the lot. The swell is 10 ft from the East with a 9-second period, and the wind turns light and cross-offshore from the East at just 6 mph. The energy is moderate (1215), but the conditions are clean. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is your window. Keep in mind, with a 9-second period, it’s a shorter-period groundswell, so it’ll be a bit more consistent than the long-period stuff.
After that, we’re back to the same old story: fresh cross-shore winds and poor surf conditions through to the 2nd of August.
So, the best on offer is that Thursday afternoon, the 30th of July. It’s the only real window of clean surf. The rest is either too windy, too big, or just not worth it. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but for now, that’s your best bet.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
504 | 558 | 428 | 339 | 301 | 212 | 268 | 203 | 131 | 166 | 214 | 218 | 233 | 652 | 275 | 270 | 267 | 307 | 383 | 404 | 512 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:50PM0.73m | 7:00AM0.51m | 6:08PM0.65m | 8:30AM0.54m | 6:15PM0.57m | 10:16AM0.59m | 5:16PM0.52m | 11:39AM0.65m | 12:31PM0.70m | 1:09PM0.75m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:05AM0.26m | 00:50AM0.21m | 11:54AM0.37m | 1:21AM0.20m | 1:02PM0.46m | 1:57AM0.19m | 4:25PM0.52m | 2:41AM0.19m | 3:36AM0.18m | 4:37AM0.16m | |||||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | W 12 | NNE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NE 7 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | SW 24 | SSW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
34 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 35 | 13 | 12 | 55 | 23 | 88 | 105 | 22 | 53 | 73 | 61 | 60 | 83 | 49 | 47 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WNW 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | SW 20 | W 11 | W 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | E 16 |
8 | 34 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 38 | 27 | 23 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 12 | SW 12 | W 11 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | W 11 | SW 26 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 14 | SW 15 | SW 21 | N 8 |
3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 43 | 27 | 2 | 26 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
504 | 558 | 428 | 339 | 301 | 212 | 268 | 203 | 131 | 166 | 214 | 218 | 233 | 652 | 275 | 270 | 267 | 307 | 383 | 404 | 512 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 36 | 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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