
Surf Forecasts:
Honolii Beach Park surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, ENE swell with 1,740 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honolii Beach Park this week:
The surf forecast for Honolii Beach Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Honolii Beach Park in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honolii Beach Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a mixed bag of a forecast for Honolii Beach Park, so let’s break it down.
First off, the water’s sitting at 81° – that’s just about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The pattern starts out pretty average. We’ve got a pulse of swell arriving on Wednesday, September 2nd, but it’s coming from the ENE at 7 ft with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s a weak, choppy groundswell, and with onshore winds, it’s a no-go for paddle surfing. The combined energy’s still moderate (601), but the wind is just ruining it. By Thursday the 3rd, the swell drops a bit, but the wind is still cross-on. It’s not looking good.
Friday the 4th is where things start to get interesting. The swell picks up again, 7 ft from the E, but now the period jumps to 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1645, so we’re in moderate-to-strong territory. The morning’s wind is onshore, but the afternoon goes clean with a light breeze from the NE. It’s still a bit of a gamble, but the potential is there for some fun, lined-up waves, especially at a river mouth like this. Keep an eye on the tide.
The weekend of September 5th and 6th is where we get our standout window. Saturday morning, the swell is 7 ft from the ENE with a 13-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the NE. It’s clean, it’s got energy (1514), and the consistency is very consistent. This is the best on offer. The waves will be a bit too big for beginners, but for the average surfer, it’s going to be a good session. Sunday afternoon, September 6th, is the hidden gem. The swell is 7 ft, still from the ENE, but the wind goes glassy. That’s right – glassy. The combined energy is still strong (1134), and the period is 12 seconds. This is when the break will be at its absolute cleanest, offering the best shape of the entire forecast. It’s a standout.
After that, the wind turns sour. Monday the 7th brings a strong cross-shore from the SE that chops everything up. The swell is still there, but it’s not worth the battle. We then hit a dry spell from Tuesday the 8th through to the middle of the following week. The swell drops, the wind is all over the place, and the conditions are poor. There’s a 5-6 day gap here with no real recommendations.
We get a slight pulse of energy on Thursday the 17th of September, with 7 ft from the ENE and a 10-second period, but the wind is onshore, and the quality is marginal. It’s a distant hope, and the forecast is less certain that far out.
So, to sum it up: the best bet is Saturday, September 5th, for the consistent offshore conditions, and Sunday, September 6th, for the glassy perfection. Don’t bother with the rest of the week unless you’re desperate for a paddle. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during the windy, choppy days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | E 13 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
499 | 424 | 327 | 292 | 311 | 445 | 1645 | 1288 | 1470 | 1474 | 1616 | 1556 | 1090 | 1102 | 1138 | 997 | 889 | 606 | 363 | 284 | 276 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | off | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:30PM0.49m | 8:36AM0.69m | 5:31PM0.41m | 10:18AM0.73m | 11:35AM0.79m | 10:36PM0.33m | 12:30PM0.85m | 00:01AM0.40m | 1:13PM0.89m | 00:57AM0.48m | 1:49PM0.90m | 1:43AM0.56m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:12PM0.38m | 00:34AM0.04m | 4:04PM0.41m | 1:39AM0.06m | 3:12AM0.07m | 7:13PM0.28m | 4:44AM0.04m | 7:33PM0.23m | 5:55AM0.00m | 7:56PM0.17m | 6:51AM-0.02m | 8:21PM0.13m | |||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 6 |
499 | 424 | 327 | 292 | 292 | 234 | 1645 | 1288 | 1470 | 1474 | 1616 | 1556 | 1090 | 1102 | 1138 | 997 | 889 | 606 | 363 | 204 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | S 14 | N 13 | SSE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | NE 9 |
253 | 231 | 162 | 196 | 311 | 445 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 40 | 34 | 25 | 55 | 32 | 11 | 209 | 212 | 261 | 243 | 284 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | N 9 | S 16 | S 13 | N 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | N 9 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | E 13 |
102 | 167 | 79 | 57 | 41 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 276 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | E 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 84 | 85 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 178 | 5 | 0 | 172 | 5 | 0 | 170 | 170 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 82 | 2 | 65 | 85 | 2 |
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Information about the Honolii Beach Park Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Honolii Beach Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Honolii Beach Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Honolii Beach Park 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 (Honolii Beach Park) 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 Honolii Beach Park 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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