
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 600 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 5PM. 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 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next 16 days. Honestly, it’s a grim stretch for Honokohau. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent paddle surfing. We’re looking at a solid 16-day gap with no surf recommendations. The wind is a persistent problem – it’s locked in from the ENE, blowing cross to cross-shore from morning to afternoon, day after day, with a moderate to fresh breeze. That’s going to keep the surface messy and lumpy. The swell is a mixed bag of short-period, weak windswell and a few tiny pulses of longer-period groundswell, but none of it lines up. The combined wave energy fluctuates, hitting a peak of 627 (moderate) on Sunday the 12th afternoon, but with that cross-shore wind, it’s just poor conditions. Honestly, for a reef and point setup, this persistent cross-breeze is a killer. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The closest thing to a standout is a non-starter. There’s a tiny 2ft W swell with a 15-second period on Wednesday the 15th morning and afternoon, but it’s crossed by 12 mph winds. The combined energy is 359 and 334 (moderate), but the waves are too small and the wind is wrong. The same thing happens on Thursday the 16th with a 2ft W swell at 14 seconds, but the wind picks up to 19 mph, making it even worse. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days. This pattern just keeps repeating. The only real change is a slight bump in size mid-week, like on Sunday the 26th, when we see 6ft ENE swell at 7 seconds, but again, the wind is cross, and the quality is poor. There’s nothing to get excited about. It’s a blank run. Conditions are locked in a rut, and the forecasts would need to change dramatically for this place to turn on.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NNE 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
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542 | 600 | 536 | 427 | 388 | 172 | 264 | 264 | 234 | 168 | 163 | 159 | 153 | 106 | 106 | 137 | 95 | 78 | 42 | 253 | 277 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:50PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 00:50AM0.21m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNE 7 | WNW 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | W 14 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
68 | 64 | 63 | 82 | 34 | 70 | 87 | 134 | 122 | 168 | 65 | 62 | 43 | 28 | 106 | 29 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 37 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 19 | W 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | N 7 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | N 8 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 13 |
29 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 29 | 98 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 39 | 163 | 159 | 153 | 106 | 30 | 104 | 67 | 59 | 34 | 34 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | W 21 | W 16 | W 12 | SW 14 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
7 | — | 9 | 5 | 11 | 33 | 37 | 14 | 29 | 28 | 48 | 39 | 41 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 |
542 | 600 | 536 | 427 | 388 | 172 | 264 | 264 | 234 | 151 | 134 | 76 | 154 | 164 | 160 | 137 | 95 | 78 | 83 | 253 | 277 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 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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