Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, ENE swell with 2,343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s going on for Honokohau over the next 16 days. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of wind-affected swell and only a few windows that look worth paddling out for. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The first few days are a write-off, I’m sorry to say. Wednesday the 2nd through to the end of the first week is just a mess of strong cross-shore winds and lumpy, messy conditions. The swell is there, running 7ft to 8ft from the East, but the wind is a solid 22 mph from the ENE, making it cross or cross-off and choppy. The combined energy is moderate (720-1936), but it’s all getting torn up. For the average surfer, this is a hard pass. For the experts, it’s still not looking good.
The first real standout comes on Tuesday the 8th of September. Monday the 7th is still messy, but then Tuesday morning at Honokohau looks like a proper little window. The swell drops slightly to 8ft from the East, but the period drops to 10 seconds. The real winner though is the wind – light breeze from the ESE, giving us a clean, cross-off texture. The combined energy is moderate (1239), but the conditions are the key. This is the pick of the whole forecast. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and lined up. The crowd factor is worth noting – Honokohau does get hit often, so expect some company.
After that, it’s back to the cross-shore blues. Wednesday the 9th through to the end of the second week is a long stretch of cross-shore winds from the ENE and NE, with waves running 5ft to 8ft. The conditions are mostly poor or marginal, with energy levels dropping from moderate to weak (470-759). There’s a brief uptick on the 16th of September, with a 8ft to 8ft East swell showing a longer period of 12 seconds and moderate energy (1718-1742), but the wind is still cross-shore. It’s a bit of a tease, but it’s not clean enough to get excited about.
So, to sum it up: the middle of the first week is a write-off. The one true highlight is Tuesday morning, the 8th. The rest of the run is a waiting game, with a lot of onshore and cross-shore chop. It’s a bit of a frustrating outlook, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 |
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618 | 706 | 669 | 537 | 496 | 547 | 2187 | 515 | 2221 | 1977 | 1765 | 1980 | 1864 | 1725 | 1783 | 1991 | 1915 | 1647 | 1242 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:51AM0.67m | 4:21PM0.51m | 8:28AM0.68m | 10:20AM0.72m | 11:35AM0.77m | 9:36PM0.32m | 12:25PM0.82m | 11:46PM0.37m | 1:05PM0.86m | 00:45AM0.44m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:17PM0.11m | 12:50PM0.47m | 11:56PM0.12m | 00:52AM0.14m | 2:26AM0.16m | 8:44PM0.32m | 7:57PM0.29m | 5:30AM0.13m | 8:05PM0.26m | ||||||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:42 | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | E 13 | SW 14 | E 16 | NW 9 | E 14 | SSW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | SW 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SW 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SW 14 |
42 | 40 | 25 | 167 | 8 | 81 | 3 | 515 | 17 | 24 | 35 | 37 | 1864 | 1725 | 1783 | 77 | 1915 | 1647 | 536 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | W 10 | NW 11 | SSW 15 | E 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | N 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 |
14 | 9 | 5 | 21 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 32 | 67 | 34 | 86 | 15 | 241 | 346 | 144 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | NW 11 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 18 | NW 9 | — | SW 19 | WSW 17 | SW 12 | N 9 | SW 16 | N 10 | NW 16 | NNW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
15 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 3 | — | 15 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 63 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 45 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 14 | E 7 | ENE 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | ENE 11 |
618 | 706 | 669 | 537 | 496 | 547 | 2187 | 423 | 2221 | 1977 | 1765 | 1980 | — | — | — | 1991 | — | — | 1242 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 6 |
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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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