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Honokohau Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Maui (46 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Honokohau surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 28 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Honokohau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Honokohau sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Honokohau surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, E swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 31st May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 31st May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NNW 10 | |
291 | 281 | 254 | 269 | 252 | 245 | 196 | 207 | 191 | 65 | 67 | 79 | 163 | 67 | 227 | 217 | 299 | 267 | 252 | 206 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:04PM0.80m | 00:35AM0.45m | 2:35PM0.83m | 1:07AM0.43m | 3:08PM0.85m | 1:38AM0.41m | 3:42PM0.85m | 2:07AM0.40m | 4:18PM0.84m | 2:35AM0.39m | 4:54PM0.82m | 3:04AM0.38m | 5:32PM0.80m | 3:41AM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM0.37m | 6:59AM0.08m | 9:31PM0.35m | 7:27AM0.06m | 10:11PM0.35m | 7:58AM0.06m | 10:51PM0.35m | 8:29AM0.06m | 11:34PM0.35m | 9:01AM0.07m | 00:21AM0.35m | 9:33AM0.09m | 1:12AM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
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Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNW 10 | ESE 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 |
 kJ | 291 | 281 | 228 | 150 | 133 | 78 | 71 | 65 | 74 | 107 | 109 | 85 | 55 | 85 | 46 | 31 | 142 | 184 | 107 | 90 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 11 | SSW 18 | N 10 | SW 17 | NNW 13 | NNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 73 | 73 | 82 | 80 | 48 | 56 | 30 | 18 | 16 | 57 | 41 | 64 | 32 | 67 | 43 | 56 | 14 | 49 | 74 | 66 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | NNW 11 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SW 18 | NW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 50 | 44 | 42 | 24 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 49 | 6 | 67 | 92 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 204 | 197 | 254 | 269 | 252 | 245 | 196 | 207 | 191 | 65 | 67 | 79 | 163 | 67 | 227 | 217 | 299 | 267 | 252 | 206 | 205 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 |
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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.
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.
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