Honokohau Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.03° N 156.62° W

Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Honokohau sea temperature is
26.3° C
0.5° 

Honokohau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Honokohau surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 671 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honokohau this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Honokohau in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 12th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for this stretch. We’ve got Honokohau on the radar, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a waiting game. The surf is there, but most of the time, the wind is working against us, so we need to pick our moments.

Right off the bat, from Tuesday the 7th all the way through Monday the 20th, we’re looking at a long stretch of frustrating conditions. The swell hangs around in the 5ft to 8ft range, mostly out of the ENE, but here’s the kicker: the wind is a stubborn cross or cross-off breeze, often blowing at 15 to 22 mph. That’s creating a lumpy, choppy mess on the faces most days. The water temp is sitting at a warm 79°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re getting frustrated.

There are a couple of early mornings that look a bit cleaner, like Wednesday the 8th and Sunday the 19th, when that cross-off breeze cleans the surface up. On those days, you’ll see a head-high wave around 7ft, and it might be worth a paddle if you’re desperate. But honestly, the wave quality is just poor for the vast majority of this period. The combined energy is moderate, bouncing between 370 and 700, but it's all short-period windswell (6-8 seconds), which just doesn't wrap in nicely here.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout session is Tuesday the 21st of July. This is the one you want to circle on your calendar. The swell drops to 4ft, coming from the E, but the period jumps right up to 16 seconds – that’s a proper, long-period groundswell. The combined energy spikes to a strong 1196 (moderate to strong). This kind of energy suggests better shaped waves, more push, and longer lulls between sets, which makes paddling out easier. Because Honokohau is a reef and point setup, this long-period swell will wrap in beautifully, giving you some proper, lined-up waves. The wind is still a cross breeze at 12-16 mph, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s workable. This swell is a bit on the small side for groundswell, so it’s a fun size for intermediates.

Looking further into the following week, Wednesday the 22nd looks promising too. Swell is smaller at 3ft, but still a long 14-second period from the E, with a clean, cross-off breeze at 12-16 mph. The conditions will be much cleaner, making for a fun, smaller-wave session. The energy is still moderate at 738.

So, to put it simply: the first two weeks are a write-off unless you love choppy, lumpy slop. Hold out for Tuesday the 21st for the best mix of quality swell and reasonable wind. Wednesday the 22nd is your backup for a cleaner, smaller day.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on that date.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
7
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8
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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7
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2.2
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8
1.9
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
481
426
415
452
540
422
349
420
443
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512
452
426
381
534
582
652
486
348
328
223
Wind (km/h)
30
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30
E
30
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35
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30
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30
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High Tide
7:08PM0.58m
10:59AM0.64m
7:35PM0.51m
12:03PM0.74m
12:54PM0.83m
10:24PM0.40m
1:41PM0.91m
11:54PM0.38m
2:25PM0.96m
1:03AM0.39m
3:07PM0.98m
2:01AM0.41m
Low Tide
2:53AM0.15m
5:00PM0.50m
3:44AM0.11m
4:39AM0.07m
8:38PM0.39m
5:35AM0.03m
9:09PM0.35m
6:30AM-0.01m
9:40PM0.32m
7:21AM-0.03m
10:13PM0.29m
8:09AM-0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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