Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
First off, it’s a bit of a tough start. The wind is going to mess things up for quite a while. From now through to about the 17th of August, we’re looking at a long run of poor conditions at Honokohau. The wind is locked in from the east-northeast, blowing a fresh 18 to 22 mph cross-shore the whole time. That’s going to leave the surface all lumpy and choppy, not what you want on a reef and point set-up. The swell actually builds up nicely over this period, with chest to well-over-head-high waves (5 ft to 8 ft) from the east and east-northeast. The combined wave energy gets proper punchy, hitting moderate to strong levels (212 up to 921 near the end). But with that wind, it's all messy. For a break that needs that north in the swell direction to be clean, a constant cross-shore from the opposite side just kills it. Honestly, with that much wind and strong, bumpy swell, this set-up looks far more interesting for the kite crowd than for us paddle surfers. The wait is on.
But hold on. As we get to the 18th of August, things finally start to look up a little. The wind eases right back to a gentle to moderate cross-shore from the northeast, around 9-12 mph. The swell hangs around at a solid 5 ft to 7 ft from the east-northeast, with a period stretching out to 9 seconds. The wave energy is still strong, too, with values around 496-794. The forecast calls it "marginal" but compared to the week before, this is the standout window. The conditions will be much cleaner, and that longer period energy will start to wrap around the point a lot better. This is still a cross-shore wind, not pure offshore, but it's a huge step up and offers the best chance for some proper, lined-up waves. The 19th and 20th of August also look "marginal" with even lighter winds, so that stretch from the 18th morning through the 20th is the one to circle for Honokohau. It's a promising end after a long, windy gap.
Stay keen, check the cams, and I'll see you out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | W 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 105 | 21 | 40 | 208 | 240 | 302 | 418 | 470 | 520 | 418 | 398 | 358 | 315 | 306 | 269 | 259 | 8 | 221 | 214 | 263 | 293 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:54AM0.76m | 12:46PM0.84m | 10:49PM0.35m | 1:30PM0.90m | 00:21AM0.38m | 2:09PM0.93m | 1:21AM0.43m | 2:44PM0.94m | 2:12AM0.48m | 3:16PM0.92m | 2:59AM0.52m | 3:45PM0.87m | 3:46AM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:17AM0.10m | 8:48PM0.34m | 5:29AM0.06m | 8:51PM0.31m | 6:28AM0.03m | 9:09PM0.28m | 7:20AM0.01m | 9:32PM0.25m | 8:06AM0.03m | 9:56PM0.22m | 8:50AM0.07m | 10:20PM0.20m | |||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NNW 7 | N 6 | NE 10 | SW 17 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 10 | 21 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 44 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | W 10 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 9 | 5 | 34 | 31 | 48 | 11 | 42 | 40 | 9 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 31 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | N 6 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 7 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | W 12 | W 12 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 40 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 105 | 57 | 185 | 208 | 240 | 302 | 418 | 470 | 520 | 418 | 398 | 358 | 315 | 306 | 269 | 259 | 166 | 221 | 214 | 263 | 293 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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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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