Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 471 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and let’s get into it.
Alright, look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this 16-day window for Honokohau is a rough one. It’s a real battle with the wind, and the conditions are just not playing ball. The first few days are a total write-off. From Tuesday the 4th of August all the way through to Sunday the 16th of August, every single session is tagged with ‘poor surf conditions’. That’s a solid two-week stretch of nothing but cross-shore winds and lumpy, messy surf. The wind is a constant enemy here, blowing from the ENE at 12 to 25 mph, keeping things choppy and unappealing. There’s no real standout, no hidden gem. The water temp is sitting around 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so that’s not the issue.
The swell does show up, but it’s all wrong. The combined energy of all swells directed here starts off weak at 517 (moderate) on the 4th, then actually builds into some serious numbers. By the 16th of August, we’re seeing a 8 ft swell from the east with a combined energy of 1359 (strong), and it keeps climbing – on the 17th it hits 10 ft with 1877 (very strong), and on the 18th it’s still massive at 10 ft from the ENE with 1576 (very strong). But the catch is the wind. It’s a constant cross-shore, and the waves are described as having a ‘lumpy cross-chop’. This is not a paddle-surfing situation. Honestly, with that much swell, those strong winds, and the beach-and-reef setup, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The period is mostly short, between 6 and 10 seconds, so the waves are just not holding shape.
The only flicker of hope comes on the 17th and 18th of August, where the conditions get upgraded to ‘marginal’. The swell is over 10 ft, which is expert territory, and the wind is still a fresh cross-shore. The period picks up to 9-10 seconds, which is a little better, but the wind won’t let it be clean. It’s a long shot, and for most of us, it’s a pass.
So, to be blunt: there’s nothing good on offer in this 16-day window. It’s a blank run. Given that Honokohau is a consistent spot, this kind of prolonged poor spell is a bit of a bummer, but forecasts can change. For now, I’d say leave the board on the car and wait for a better day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | W 11 | ENE 8 | W 11 | NNW 7 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 496 | 356 | 222 | 180 | 216 | 10 | 123 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 40 | 276 | 290 | 388 | 427 | 387 | 471 | 391 | 371 | 323 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:32PM0.59m | 8:52AM0.62m | 5:22PM0.53m | 10:39AM0.68m | 11:54AM0.76m | 12:46PM0.84m | 10:49PM0.35m | 1:30PM0.90m | 00:21AM0.38m | 2:09PM0.93m | 1:21AM0.43m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:55AM0.15m | 2:25PM0.51m | 1:46AM0.14m | 2:57AM0.12m | 4:17AM0.10m | 8:48PM0.34m | 5:29AM0.06m | 8:51PM0.31m | 6:28AM0.03m | 9:09PM0.28m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NE 12 | NE 11 | WSW 18 | N 6 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | NE 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 40 | 34 | 3 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | W 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | W 11 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 16 | W 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 40 | 8 | 24 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 14 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | N 6 | N 8 | WSW 16 | N 10 | SW 16 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 8 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 8 | 40 | 7 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 496 | 356 | 222 | 180 | 216 | 91 | 123 | 52 | 78 | 84 | 184 | 276 | 290 | 388 | 427 | 387 | 471 | 391 | 371 | 323 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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