Surf Forecasts:
Honokohau surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 825 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honokohau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in on Honokohau. Let’s look at the next 16 days. To be straight with you, it’s a grim run. The data shows the whole 16-day window is pretty much written off for decent surf. From now until the end of the month, conditions are consistently flagged as poor. We’re looking at moderate to fresh cross-shore winds the whole way through—nothing working in our favor. There’s a real stretch from now all the way to late August where I just can’t find a good reason to paddle out.
The water temp here is sitting around 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, no big anomaly to report.
You might see the swell numbers climb a bit, especially from the 26th of August onward—we’re talking east swell pushing 8 ft to 13 ft with energy levels getting into the thousands (like 1150 up to 2893). That’s a lot of water moving. But here’s the catch—it’s all cross-shore winds, mostly from the ENE at 16 to 22 mph, and the swell period is a short 8 to 10 seconds. That’s gonna be a mess: lumpy, chopped-up walls with no shape. By the time those bigger swells hit late in the month, it’s really only for experts, and even then, the cross-wind is gonna make it a fight.
For the first week, the swell is small—2 ft to 5 ft—with energy under 300. It’s not worth getting wet for, honestly.
There are no standouts here. No windows with clean offshore wind. The closest thing to a decent setup is maybe that Sunday morning (16th August) with a 12 ft east swell, but the cross-off wind and risk of thunderstorms kills it. The score reflects that: it’s a no-go.
If you’re into kite surfing, this pattern might have more appeal—strong cross-shore winds and plenty of lumpy wave energy. But for paddle surfing, Honokohau is a skip for the foreseeable future. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d put the board away for a couple of weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun morning, light winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
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1660 | 825 | 470 | 348 | 303 | 238 | 215 | 191 | 228 | 111 | 107 | 186 | 71 | 54 | 73 | 69 | 146 | 187 | 260 | 302 | 382 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:48PM0.65m | 6:15AM0.61m | 4:55PM0.58m | 7:23AM0.60m | 4:40PM0.53m | 9:04AM0.61m | 11:01AM0.64m | 12:06PM0.68m | 12:46PM0.73m | 11:07PM0.34m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.17m | 11:41AM0.40m | 11:55PM0.17m | 12:48PM0.48m | 00:24AM0.18m | 1:05AM0.20m | 2:20AM0.21m | 4:03AM0.21m | 9:02PM0.33m | |||||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | 10 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 7 | W 11 | WSW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | W 11 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
12 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 111 | 107 | 9 | 71 | 54 | 73 | 69 | 18 | 25 | 40 | 39 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | WNW 12 | N 8 | WNW 13 | WSW 6 | W 11 | WSW 6 | W 13 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | WNW 12 | WSW 16 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
7 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 42 | 42 | 54 | 35 | 41 | 64 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | NNW 8 | SW 6 | N 8 | N 7 | W 6 | SW 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 12 | SW 16 | NW 10 | ESE 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 42 | 4 | 8 | 47 | 42 | 71 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | E 3 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
1660 | 825 | 470 | 348 | 303 | 238 | 215 | 191 | 228 | 24 | 39 | 186 | — | — | — | 6 | 146 | 187 | 260 | 302 | 382 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 11 |
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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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