
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, N swell with 905 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with E 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Oct 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | NW 15 | E 12 | NNW 18 | NNW 17 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
104 | 72 | 101 | 211 | 516 | 739 | 856 | 821 | 661 | 560 | 543 | 435 | 325 | 314 | 211 | 146 | 143 | 429 | 841 | 599 | 411 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:33PM0.56m | 3:51AM0.81m | 2:50PM0.51m | 4:26AM0.80m | 3:03PM0.47m | 5:06AM0.76m | 3:04PM0.44m | 5:53AM0.72m | 6:55AM0.68m | 8:20AM0.66m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:32AM0.30m | 8:46PM0.07m | 10:15AM0.33m | 9:07PM0.08m | 11:00AM0.37m | 9:29PM0.09m | 11:57AM0.40m | 9:52PM0.12m | 10:17PM0.15m | 10:45PM0.19m | 11:24PM0.24m | ||||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 17 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
104 | 72 | 74 | 151 | 516 | 739 | 856 | 821 | 661 | 560 | 543 | 435 | 325 | 314 | 211 | 146 | 143 | 429 | 841 | 599 | 368 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NW 15 | E 12 | NNW 18 | NW 13 | ENE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SW 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | SW 17 | E 13 | E 12 | N 12 | N 15 | NW 17 | N 16 | N 14 |
32 | 55 | 101 | 211 | 44 | 35 | 19 | 25 | 41 | 101 | 121 | 70 | 27 | 47 | 30 | 25 | 110 | 110 | 75 | 234 | 411 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NNW 9 | NW 14 | E 11 | ENE 11 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 17 | E 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 18 | E 11 | NW 16 | NW 15 |
40 | 16 | 29 | 63 | 24 | 28 | 41 | 40 | 10 | 49 | 50 | 9 | 47 | 14 | 47 | 40 | 25 | 33 | 10 | 67 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 4 | E 3 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
76 | 64 | 32 | — | 207 | 191 | 260 | 243 | 225 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 64 | 108 | 72 | 61 | 87 | 360 | 245 | 188 | 265 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 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.










