Hulihee Palace Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.64° N 155.99° W

Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hulihee Palace sea temperature is
27.4° C
0.8° 

Hulihee Palace surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hulihee Palace this week:

The surf forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hulihee Palace in the next 16 days are 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 17th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 17th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. It’s gonna be a slow couple of weeks, so let’s be real about what we’re looking at. For the most part, we’ve got a lot of small, weak surf and a whole lot of "meh." But there are a couple of sessions that look like they’ll be worth the wait, so don’t go shelving the boards just yet.

We're starting off with nothing to get excited about. Monday the 17th is poor, with a 0.8m south swell and an onshore breeze messing it all up. The next few days are much the same: tiny waves and onshore winds. It’s a solid stretch of nothing until Wednesday the 19th in the afternoon. That’s when we finally see some glassy, clean conditions, but the swell is only around 2ft. You could surf it, but it’s not going to be memorable.

The quiet spell continues through the weekend. Swell stays small and the wind stays on it or cross-shore. We do get a glassy afternoon on Sunday the 23rd, but it’s still pretty weak.

Things finally start to turn around as we head into the last week of August. Monday the 24th afternoon is glassy, and you can start to feel the energy building. Then Tuesday the 25th is the first day that really gets my attention. The swell is still small, only about 2-2ft, but the period is up at 16 seconds, which gives it some real punch. With glassy conditions, those waves are going to be clean and lined up. This is the first day I’d call a proper surf day.

Then we get to it. Thursday the 27th sees the energy jump up, with the combined energy levels hitting the 500s. The height is still around 3ft, but that longer period is doing some serious work. There is a light cross-onshore wind, but it’s manageable. This is a serious window.

The big one comes on Saturday the 29th in the afternoon. The swell jumps up to 1.8m, which is around 6ft, with a combined energy of 892. That’s the biggest swell of the entire period. The period is shorter at 10 seconds, but you can’t argue with the size. There will be some lumpiness from the cross-onshore wind, but this is the standout day for anyone looking for some real waves.

After that, the swell backs off quickly. Sunday the 30th afternoon is small again, but with a 17-second period, it should be super clean and glassy. Then it just fades out into small, weak surf for the final days.

So, here’s the bottom line: your best bets are Tuesday the 25th for clean, glassy, long-period waves, and Saturday the 29th afternoon for the biggest, most powerful swell. Tuesday is the safer choice for quality, Saturday is for size. The water is about 27°C, which is right around the average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

It’s a long wait, but there are a couple of gems in there. Keep your eyes on the forecast and be ready to move when the windows open.

-Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
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13
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18
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
171
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73
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143
188
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206
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126
165
Wind (km/h)
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15
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High Tide
6:32PM0.40m
8:28AM0.53m
7:04PM0.33m
9:39AM0.55m
7:48PM0.27m
10:50AM0.59m
9:25PM0.24m
11:51AM0.62m
11:15PM0.23m
12:41PM0.65m
00:27AM0.25m
1:23PM0.68m
1:17AM0.27m
Low Tide
1:08AM0.07m
3:10PM0.27m
1:45AM0.08m
5:22PM0.26m
2:34AM0.09m
7:02PM0.23m
3:38AM0.10m
7:46PM0.19m
4:47AM0.10m
8:16PM0.16m
5:47AM0.09m
8:43PM0.14m
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Information about the Hulihee Palace Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hulihee Palace provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hulihee Palace can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hulihee Palace 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 (Hulihee Palace) 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 Hulihee Palace 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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