Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks across the Hulihee Palace stretch. Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that might get you out there.

Right now, we’re in a quiet spell. The surf is small and the winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, which is keeping things messy. There’s a bit of a wait ahead. We’ve got a gap of a few days with no real recommendations, so patience is key.

The first real glimmer comes on Monday, July 22nd, with a long-period groundswell from the SSW. That morning, the swell is only 2ft, but the period is a very long 24 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 605. That long period means the waves will have some punch, but at a reef break like Hulihee Palace, it could actually shape up nicely. The wind is light and offshore from the W, which is a major positive. It’s a marginal call, but that long period and offshore wind give it a chance.

The standout for me, though, is Wednesday afternoon, July 24th. The swell is still 2ft from the SSW, but the period is a solid 21 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1038, which is strong. The wind is a light S’ly, cross-on, but it’s very light. The water temp is about 80°F, which is bang on average for this time of year. This is the best-looking window in the whole run. It’s not huge, but that combination of long-period groundswell and clean conditions could offer some real quality.

After that, the surf hangs around at a similar size through the end of the month, but the winds stay mostly cross-on, and the energy drops. There’s a moment on Monday, July 27th, in the afternoon, where the wind goes glassy, and the swell is 3ft from the SSW. That’s a great chance for a clean, small-wave session, but the energy is only moderate.

Into the first week of August, things get small again. The final notable window is on Sunday, August 2nd, in the morning. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the WNW, with a 16-second period, and it’s glassy. The energy is weak at 239, but glassy conditions on a reef break can still be fun on a longboard.

Overall, Hulihee Palace is a reef break that’s very consistent, but this forecast is mostly marginal. The best bet is Wednesday, July 24th, afternoon, for that longer-period, stronger energy swell, and then Monday, July 27th, afternoon for the glassy conditions. Keep your expectations in check, but there are a couple of sessions worth paddling out for.

Rusty.

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