
Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, E swell with 814 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a seat and let’s talk about Honokohau. This is a reef and point set-up that’s consistent and favours an offshore from the SSE, but the next 16 days are a real mixed bag.
Right now, we’re in a poor stretch. The water temp is sitting at about 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there. But the wind – it’s cross and cross-off from the ENE, blowing 15 to 19 mph, and the swell is mainly short-period E/ENE stuff, around 6 to 8 seconds. That’s giving us weak to moderate wave energy (mostly in the 200-300 range), and the surf is just messy. From Sunday the 19th right through to Friday the 25th, it’s all “poor surf conditions” – lumpy, cross-chop, and not worth paddling out for. The waves are around 5ft to 7ft, but with that wind and short period, it’s a choppy mess. Not a single standout session in that first week.
Now, things get a little interesting toward the end of the month. On Sunday the 26th of July, the swell period jumps way up to 16 seconds, coming from the east. The combined energy rockets to 1258 – that’s strong wave energy. The wave height is only 5ft to 5ft, but that long period means the waves will have serious push and shape. The problem is, the wind is still cross from the ENE at 15 mph, so it’s not glassy. The forecast says “marginal surf” that day, but a 16-second period on a reef and point like Honokohau is always worth a look. The currents might be stronger, and the sets will be more spaced out, but the quality of the wave itself could be excellent. Monday the 27th keeps that long period (14-15 seconds) and strong energy, but the wind remains cross. It’s a tease.
The absolute best of the lot, if you can wait, is the afternoon of Tuesday the 28th of July. We’re looking at 8ft of ENE swell, with a period of 12 seconds, and combined energy hitting 1599. That’s serious, powerful groundswell. The wind is still cross from the ENE at 15 mph, but honestly, for a point break, that’s workable. This is expert territory – 8ft on a reef with that much energy is not for beginners. It’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave. The morning of the 29th is also solid with 7ft and 12-second period, energy at 1013. That week from the 26th to the 29th is the window.
After that, it drops off again. The first week of August sees the energy drop back into the 500-900 range, with shorter periods and that same persistent cross wind. Nothing to write home about.
So, the standout call? The afternoon of Tuesday the 28th of July. That’s the biggest, longest-period swell in the whole outlook, and the reef at Honokohau should handle it well. It’s a powerful, expert wave, but if you’ve got the skills, it could be the best session of the month. The crowd factor is “often” at this spot, so with that size and quality, expect company.
No other break to compare it to – this is the only one on the cards. A long, quiet first week, then a short, promising window of real groundswell. Keep your eyes on the 28th.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NNW 11 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 15 |
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302 | 301 | 298 | 280 | 203 | 198 | 208 | 225 | 212 | 143 | 233 | 11 | 256 | 297 | 255 | 285 | 350 | 417 | 373 | 382 | 541 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:08PM0.65m | 8:30AM0.54m | 6:15PM0.57m | 10:16AM0.59m | 5:16PM0.52m | 11:39AM0.65m | 12:31PM0.70m | 1:09PM0.75m | 1:43PM0.79m | 11:58PM0.37m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:54AM0.37m | 1:21AM0.20m | 1:02PM0.46m | 1:57AM0.19m | 4:25PM0.52m | 2:41AM0.19m | 3:36AM0.18m | 4:37AM0.16m | 5:33AM0.14m | 9:22PM0.34m | |||||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 12 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | E 18 | E 16 | E 15 |
12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 88 | 105 | 127 | 53 | 73 | 61 | 60 | 83 | 49 | 47 | 41 | 56 | 252 | 541 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 13 | NW 12 | W 11 | E 13 | SW 16 | E 15 | E 11 | SSW 15 | SW 24 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | E 15 | E 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
15 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 43 | 38 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 84 | 79 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 12 | W 11 | E 16 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 26 | SW 16 | N 11 | NNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 14 | SW 15 | SW 21 | NNW 8 | SW 19 | E 13 | SE 12 |
7 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 11 | 26 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 59 | 30 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
302 | 301 | 298 | 280 | 203 | 198 | 208 | 225 | 212 | 143 | 233 | 220 | 256 | 297 | 255 | 285 | 350 | 417 | 373 | 382 | 414 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 |
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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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