Surf Forecasts:
Honolii Beach Park surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, ENE swell with 859 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Honolii Beach Park in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honolii Beach Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's have a honest look at what's on the cards for the Hilo side.
Alright, straight up, we’ve got a pretty drawn-out quiet spell on the way. The forecast opens on Monday the 7th with a pulse of swell, but it’s quickly downhill from there with a long stretch of poor conditions. We're looking at a big gap ahead.
The best window we’ve got is right now, Monday afternoon. Honolii Beach Park is showing a 6 ft swell from the ENE with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s sending a hefty amount of energy our way (1088). The water’s sitting at 81°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph, which will keep things reasonably clean, and with this being a river mouth, that long period should wrap in nicely. It's a good all-rounder spot and it's consistent, but keep an eye out as crowds are likely. The size is fine for most, pushing the limits for beginners but still manageable. This is the standout of the whole run.
Tuesday the 8th sees the swell back off to 5 ft, and the wind swings around to a cross-shore SE. It’s still surfable, but not as punchy. Later on Tuesday arvo, things glass right off with 4 ft swell from the NE and 3 mph easterly winds – dead glassy. Ideal for a longboard or a funboard if you want clean little waves to yourself, but it’s a far cry from Monday’s energy.
From Wednesday the 9th onwards right through to the end of the window, it’s pretty grim. Swell drops to under 3 ft, wind goes onshore or cross-onshore, and we’re seeing a lot of “poor surf conditions.” There’s a big gap from the 9th through to the 22nd of September where nothing really warrants a paddle. The energy readings are mostly in the double digits or triple digits at best, but the wind and small swell just don't line up to make it worthwhile.
Honestly, if you can, get out Monday afternoon. You might get a window on Tuesday morning if you’re desperate, but after that, I’d say put the board away and check back with me later.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 947 | 739 | 538 | 341 | 276 | 199 | 190 | 172 | 128 | 111 | 278 | 334 | 245 | 173 | 166 | 119 | 92 | 80 | 65 | 102 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:57AM0.48m | 1:49PM0.90m | 1:43AM0.56m | 2:22PM0.89m | 2:26AM0.64m | 2:52PM0.86m | 3:07AM0.70m | 3:18PM0.81m | 3:47AM0.74m | 3:44PM0.74m | 4:27AM0.76m | 4:07PM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:56PM0.17m | 6:51AM-0.02m | 8:21PM0.13m | 7:39AM-0.03m | 8:46PM0.08m | 8:23AM-0.00m | 9:11PM0.05m | 9:04AM0.05m | 9:36PM0.02m | 9:45AM0.11m | 10:01PM0.01m | 10:26AM0.19m | 10:26PM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 947 | 739 | 538 | 341 | 193 | 130 | 138 | 172 | 128 | 111 | 278 | 334 | 245 | 173 | 166 | 119 | 84 | 80 | 61 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 12 | E 7 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 106 | 246 | 315 | 297 | 276 | 199 | 190 | 137 | 94 | 104 | 58 | 11 | 33 | 30 | 58 | 64 | 92 | 70 | 45 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 34 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 50 | 65 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 15 | 16 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 168 | 110 | 0 |
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