Hulihee Palace Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.64° N 155.99° W

Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hulihee Palace sea temperature is
27.8°C
1.2° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, S swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First off, the only spot on the radar for this 16-day stretch is Hulihee Palace, a reef break that’s very consistent. The water's running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 82°, so that’s a nice little bonus.

The overall pattern is pretty flat for the first week. We’ve got a long period groundswell (15 seconds) rolling in on Tuesday the 25th from the SSW, but only 2ft and the combined energy is a weak 291. The wind is onshore, and the surf is poor. Honestly, the first several days are a struggle. There’s a tiny bump in energy on Wednesday the 26th with the combined energy climbing to 465, but the swell is still small and the wind is cross-onshore, leaving marginal conditions. That theme continues right through the end of August and into the first few days of September. The swell direction is mostly from the S or SSW, which is right on the money for the optimum direction for this break, but the size just isn’t there.

Now, there are a couple of moments that stand out, but they’re not exactly firing. On Wednesday the 2nd of September, we get a brief window of glassy conditions in the afternoon. The swell is 3ft from the S with a 15-second period. The energy is moderate (370), and the glassy wind will make it clean. It’s small, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. Then, on Tuesday the 8th of September, we get another glassy afternoon, this time with a 3ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. The combined energy is a solid 777, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the standout of the whole period. The following day, Wednesday the 9th, also has a glassy window in the afternoon with 3ft SSW swell and a very long 18-second period, with energy at 752. That’s another clean, good-looking session.

The best on offer is Tuesday the 8th of September at Hulihee Palace. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, the period is a solid 14 seconds, and the glassy conditions will make it a super clean wave. The energy is strong (777), and the reef setup will handle that long period swell well. It’s a true standout. The Wednesday the 9th is a close second, but the 8th has the edge.

For the rest of the time, it’s a lot of small, marginal, or poor conditions. There’s a long gap of nothing really recommended from the 25th of August right through to the 1st of September. The second week picks up a little, but the quality is still mostly marginal. The 8th and 9th of September are the only real high points.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:32PM0.71m
2:35AM0.34m
3:02PM0.70m
3:11AM0.38m
3:32PM0.68m
3:49AM0.43m
4:00PM0.64m
4:27AM0.47m
4:29PM0.59m
5:10AM0.52m
4:59PM0.52m
5:57AM0.55m
5:31PM0.45m
Low Tide
9:31PM0.10m
8:06AM0.05m
9:53PM0.09m
8:47AM0.06m
10:15PM0.08m
9:29AM0.08m
10:36PM0.06m
10:14AM0.11m
10:58PM0.05m
11:05AM0.15m
11:23PM0.05m
12:05PM0.19m
11:51PM0.05m
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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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