
Surf Forecasts:
Honolii Beach Park surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honolii Beach Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same story but in feet and miles per hour for you imperial folks. This 16-day look is a tough one. We’ve got a big gap of flat, messy conditions to start, and the first real glimmer of something rideable doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 1st. Even then, it’s a struggle. We’re talking about a three-day window of marginal surf from Saturday through Monday morning before it fades.
Let’s get into the only period worth talking about.
The best of a bad bunch starts Saturday morning, August 1st, at Honolii Beach Park. Saturday morning brings in some ENE swell at 7ft with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate, reading 924, so there’s some push, but it’s not clean. We’ve got rain showers and a steady onshore wind from the ENE at 9 mph, which is gonna mess up the surface. It’s a marginal call at best. The afternoon clears up with the same wind direction, swell drops slightly to 7ft, but the wind stays onshore. The water’s at a warm 80° with a normal temperature for this time of year.
Sunday, August 2nd, is more of the same. Morning rain, onshore wind, swell at 6ft from the ENE. Still marginal. Afternoon clears up but the surf quality is flagged as poor. Monday the 3rd is our last chance – morning sees the swell drop to 5ft from the ENE with an 8-second period. The wind swings to a light cross-onshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The energy is weak now, at 437. It’s still only marginal. After that, it’s all downhill with poor surf conditions and dropping swell.
Honolii is a river break that’s very consistent, but this run is anything but. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with these onshore winds and short-period swell, the shape is going to be sloppy. Crowds can be a thing, but with conditions this average, it might not be too busy.
Honestly, this is one of those blank runs where the ocean just isn’t giving us anything. For the whole 16 days, you’re looking at maybe three days of barely rideable waves. Keep watching the forecasts, because it tends not to stay poor forever, but for now, don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
374 | 437 | 629 | 660 | 618 | 537 | 516 | 477 | 379 | 284 | 245 | 524 | 511 | 394 | 272 | 165 | 131 | 133 | 110 | 216 | 166 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:39PM0.85m | 4:38AM0.51m | 5:05PM0.81m | 5:25AM0.52m | 5:30PM0.74m | 6:21AM0.54m | 5:55PM0.66m | 7:31AM0.57m | 6:21PM0.58m | 8:59AM0.61m | 6:50PM0.49m | 10:34AM0.68m | 7:32PM0.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:45AM-0.01m | 11:14PM0.12m | 10:21AM0.05m | 11:43PM0.10m | 11:01AM0.14m | 00:12AM0.08m | 11:48AM0.23m | 00:47AM0.06m | 12:53PM0.34m | 1:28AM0.04m | 2:42PM0.41m | 2:22AM0.02m | 5:50PM0.40m | 3:32AM0.00m | |||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 |
374 | 437 | 460 | 660 | 618 | 537 | 516 | 477 | 379 | 284 | 245 | 524 | 511 | 394 | 272 | 165 | 131 | 133 | 107 | 64 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | N 7 | SE 8 | N 11 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 8 |
362 | 339 | 257 | 253 | 264 | 257 | 200 | 173 | 163 | 141 | 183 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 31 | 66 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 6 | S 14 | N 11 | S 13 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 |
14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | NE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
— | — | 629 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | 110 | 216 | 120 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 170 | 93 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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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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