Honokohau Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.03° N 156.62° W

Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 569 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 12th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Alright, let’s get real about this. I’m looking at Honokohau, and I hate to say it, but the next 16 days are looking pretty grim. There’s some swell in the mix, but it’s all coming in with a cross-shore wind that just won’t let up, leaving the surface all lumpy and chopped. It’s the kind of wind that makes you want to stay on the beach.

Right now, starting Saturday, July 11th, we’ve got a 7ft swell from the ENE, but that 22 mph cross breeze is just ruining it. The water temp is a warm 79°, which is about average for this time of year, but that’s the only nice thing I can say. The combined energy is moderate at 408, but it’s all for nothing with that wind. This pattern just keeps going. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday… it’s the same story. A mix of 4ft to 7ft swell, but always cross-shore, always choppy. The swell period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s just weak, wind-driven junk.

There’s a slight blip on Tuesday the 14th afternoon where the swell drops to 2ft but the period jumps to 16 seconds, which is very long. That’s a groundswell, but it’s tiny. And the wind is still cross. Not worth paddling out for. The energy drops to a weak 367. That long period would be best at a reef or point, but it’s just too small.

The whole first week is a washout. Even into the second week, from July 18th onward, it’s the same old tune. Swell sizes bounce between 4ft and 7ft, but that persistent ENE cross-wind (12-19 mph) keeps the surface messy. The only real standout, and I use that term loosely, is Tuesday, July 21st afternoon. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the E, at 16 mph, and the forecast says “clean.” It’s the one time in the whole 16 days we get a clean window. The swell is 6ft from ENE, period 7 seconds, with a strong combined energy of 576. Still, 6ft with short period is not going to be world-class, but it’ll be the most rideable we get. For a surfer, that’s the one session to try and snag.

Honestly, for a consistent reef and point break like Honokohau, it’s a rough run. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period, with that strong, lumpy cross-shore. The lack of any good swell with clean wind means this is a blank run. It’s one of those times when forecasts can change, so don’t lose all hope, but the next two weeks are looking like a board-waxing and beer-drinking kind of stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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445
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534
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427
344
172
150
134
234
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188
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182
106
146
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255
107
Wind (km/h)
35
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30
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E
25
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High Tide
11:54PM0.38m
2:25PM0.96m
1:03AM0.39m
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
Low Tide
9:09PM0.35m
6:30AM-0.01m
9:40PM0.32m
7:21AM-0.03m
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
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Temp °C
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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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