
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,615 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 18s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at it in imperial for you. Same story, different numbers.
Honokohau’s got a tough couple of weeks ahead. The water’s sitting at about 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year – nothing unusual.
We start on Tuesday, July 28th, but don’t get excited. There’s a 8ft swell from the east with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 2019. The wind’s blowing cross-onshore at 12 mph, and it’s just poor.
Wednesday, July 29th is where you want to be. Morning’s still messy with cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon turns it around. Swell drops to 4ft from the east-northeast, period at 9 seconds, and the wind switches to a light cross-offshore at 6 mph. It gets clean, the energy drops to 414, but it’s the best you’ll see. It’s a small, clean session – perfect for a longboard or a fun shape.
Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st see swell picking up to 5ft to 7ft, but the wind is a fresh breeze at 18-22 mph, mostly cross-shore, making it lumpy and poor. Saturday August 1st has the biggest swell at 8ft from the east-northeast, but the wind is a strong breeze at 25 mph – a washing machine for paddle surfers.
Sunday August 2nd through Tuesday August 4th is more of the same – 5ft to 8ft of swell, but still cross-shore winds and poor conditions. A tiny glimmer on Monday August 3rd with a marginal forecast, but still not good.
Then from Wednesday August 5th all the way to the end on August 12th, it’s a total bust. Swell drops to 0.7ft or even smaller on some days, with combined energy as low as 11. A couple of longer-period swells show up (10-11 seconds) but with hardly any height and cross-shore wind, it’s not worth it.
So your only real shot is Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. It’s small, it’s clean, and it’s the one bright spot. The rest of this 16-day run is a write-off for decent waves. Crowds can happen at Honokohau, but with this forecast, you’ll have the place pretty much to yourself.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1835 | 1146 | 516 | 238 | 382 | 291 | 389 | 442 | 466 | 567 | 675 | 773 | 1018 | 962 | 776 | 651 | 554 | 443 | 426 | 902 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:10PM0.86m | 2:12AM0.43m | 3:35PM0.86m | 2:50AM0.46m | 3:59PM0.85m | 3:31AM0.48m | 4:21PM0.82m | 4:15AM0.51m | 4:42PM0.78m | 5:03AM0.53m | 5:01PM0.72m | 6:01AM0.55m | 5:19PM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.30m | 8:13AM0.06m | 10:20PM0.28m | 8:46AM0.08m | 10:40PM0.26m | 9:19AM0.12m | 11:01PM0.24m | 9:54AM0.18m | 11:23PM0.22m | 10:31AM0.26m | 11:48PM0.19m | 11:16AM0.34m | 00:18AM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | N 7 | NNW 6 | E 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SW 14 | N 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 8 |
1835 | 1146 | 516 | 238 | 47 | 8 | 96 | 249 | 298 | 294 | 264 | 253 | 30 | 17 | 200 | 264 | 179 | 236 | 350 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 19 | SW 18 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | N 11 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 8 | W 12 |
20 | 20 | 112 | 176 | 6 | 28 | 49 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 34 | 33 | 9 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 15 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | WSW 18 | N 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 8 | SW 12 |
22 | — | 8 | 8 | 17 | 31 | 7 | 43 | 40 | 39 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 |
184 | — | — | — | 382 | 291 | 389 | 442 | 466 | 567 | 675 | 773 | 1018 | 962 | 776 | 651 | 554 | 443 | 426 | 902 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 28 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23 |
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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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