Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 31ft (9.5m), 14s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 31ft (9.5m), 14s period, ENE swell with 31,225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 31ft (9.5m), 14s 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 (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 9.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 9.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 31ft (9.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 31ft (9.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 31ft (9.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty.
Alright, let’s be straight with you: for the next week, Honokohau is pretty well cooked. The first stretch from Monday afternoon right through to the end of Saturday, August 10th through to the 15th, it’s all poor surf conditions. Onshore and cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and swells that just aren’t offering anything clean. Not a single session worth paddling out for. That is a long, frustrating gap of about six days with no recommendations.
The first real glimpse of something happens on Sunday morning, August 16th. Now this is where it gets interesting. The wind finally swings to the south at 19 mph, blowing fresh and offshore. That’s a game changer for a reef and point setup. The swell is a solid 23 ft from the east with a period of 11 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell. Combined energy is absolutely cranking at (12,045). But mate, this is big. Over 8 ft, so it’s strictly for experienced surfers looking for a heavy session. The offshore wind will make it glassy and clean, but with that size, you better know what you’re doing. The water temperature here is 80°, about average for the time of year.
Then Sunday afternoon drops to 13 ft with a cross-off breeze, still okay but not the standout.
Monday morning, August 17th, offers a total contrast. The wind goes glassy—NE at just 3 mph. The swell is a far more manageable 6 ft from the east, period of 8 seconds. Energy is (438). It’s labelled as “expect good surf conditions,” but the score is low, so don’t get too hyped. It’s small and clean, maybe a fun one for a quiet paddle if the tide works for you.
After that, from Monday afternoon onward through the rest of the 16-day window, it’s back to poor or marginal conditions—cross-shore winds, lumpy, and nothing worth planning a trip around. The very end, around August 25th, has a tiny 1 ft northwest pulse with a long period of 10 seconds, but that’s barely a ripple.
The only true standout is Sunday morning, August 16th. That’s the one to mark on your calendar if you’ve got the skills. Big, clean, and offshore. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 13 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 318 | 283 | 276 | 276 | 229 | 220 | 206 | 214 | 286 | 358 | 476 | 694 | 812 | 3042 | 5200 | 7565 | 12861 | 12019 | 2766 | 809 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:09PM0.93m | 1:21AM0.43m | 2:44PM0.94m | 2:12AM0.48m | 3:16PM0.92m | 2:59AM0.52m | 3:45PM0.87m | 3:46AM0.56m | 4:11PM0.80m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:32PM0.73m | 5:21AM0.61m | 4:48PM0.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.28m | 7:20AM0.01m | 9:32PM0.25m | 8:06AM0.03m | 9:56PM0.22m | 8:50AM0.07m | 10:20PM0.20m | 9:32AM0.14m | 10:43PM0.18m | 10:13AM0.23m | 11:07PM0.17m | 10:55AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 46 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 14 | E 14 | W 13 | W 12 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 8 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 7565 | 31 | 26 | 2508 | 809 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | NNW 9 | W 11 | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 25 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | — | — | 18 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 24 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | — | ENE 13 | E 11 | E 10 | S 3 |
| kJ | 318 | 283 | 276 | 276 | 229 | 220 | 206 | 214 | 286 | 358 | 476 | 694 | 812 | 3042 | 5200 | — | 12861 | 12019 | 2766 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 329 | 212 | 129 | 24 | 14 | 0 |
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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).
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