
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break it down.
The next 16 days are lean. Real lean. The first time you’ll actually want to look at the ocean is Saturday, August 15th. Before that, there’s basically two weeks of nothing good, so don’t bother.
Our only spot is Honokohau (Big Island). It’s a consistent reef and point that can handle swell, but the wind is the story here. For the first week and a half, the trades are pumping from the ENE and E at 20 to 35 mph, mostly cross or cross-off. That’s putting a hard chop on everything. The swell is there, but it’s junk. The combined swell energy bounces around (920 down to 41), but with periods only 7 to 8 seconds, it’s just messy, short-period wind slop. Water temp is 80°F, right about average, so at least you’re warm while you’re not surfing.
The whole first two weeks are a bust. Morning of Sunday, August 3rd has the swell dropping, wind stays cross, and every comment says “poor surf conditions.” Moderate to fresh breeze, cross-chop, lumpy. Not worth the wax.
Here’s the only window: Saturday morning, August 15th. You’ve got a 2.4m (about 8 ft) swell from the east, with an 8-second period. The combined energy is solid (848), and for the first time, the wind is a true cross-off from the east at 35 mph. That’s going to clean up the face at Honokohau. The comment calls it “marginal” instead of poor, which is the best we’ve seen. That’s your session. It’s a solid size, maybe a bit much for beginners, but for the intermediate crew and above, that cross-off wind will make it work. Crowds are “often” a thing there, and on a Saturday morning with the first decent surf in ages, expect a full lot.
After that Saturday morning, the afternoon turns to strong breeze and messy cross-chop, and Sunday the 16th is back to lumpy. So, that Saturday morning is the one and only call. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only game in town.
Honokohau, Saturday the 15th morning. That’s your shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 11 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
912 | 887 | 737 | 662 | 554 | 492 | 353 | 321 | 858 | 643 | 496 | 425 | 280 | 249 | 228 | 157 | 196 | 12 | 31 | 278 | 328 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:42PM0.78m | 5:03AM0.53m | 5:01PM0.72m | 6:01AM0.55m | 5:19PM0.66m | 7:14AM0.58m | 5:32PM0.59m | 8:52AM0.62m | 5:22PM0.53m | 10:39AM0.68m | 11:54AM0.76m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:54AM0.18m | 11:23PM0.22m | 10:31AM0.26m | 11:48PM0.19m | 11:16AM0.34m | 00:18AM0.17m | 12:17PM0.44m | 00:55AM0.15m | 2:25PM0.51m | 1:46AM0.14m | 2:57AM0.12m | 4:17AM0.10m | |||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | W 12 | SW 17 | ENE 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 9 | NNW 7 | NE 11 |
33 | 257 | 242 | 183 | 173 | 125 | 119 | 104 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 31 | 10 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | SW 14 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 12 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | N 8 | SW 14 | ENE 11 | NNW 7 | SW 14 | NNW 7 |
5 | 29 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 12 | SW 13 | W 12 | SW 18 | W 11 | N 10 | SW 16 | ESE 8 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 15 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
3 | 9 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
912 | 887 | 737 | 662 | 554 | 492 | 353 | 321 | 858 | 643 | 496 | 425 | 280 | 249 | 228 | 157 | 196 | 127 | 139 | 278 | 328 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 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.











