Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s ahead over the next couple of weeks.

It’s gonna be a mostly calm and mellow stretch, with a few clean windows that’ll get you out, but nothing that’ll have you screaming down the line. The water is warm at 28°, running a touch hotter than usual for the season – feels like stepping into a warm bath.

The first good chance to surf is Saturday, August 22nd in the afternoon. Hulihee Palace (reef break) is showing a 2 ft swell from the SW with a very long 16-second period. The wind goes glassy, making for some clean, silky lines. The wave energy is moderate at 252. This is a standout for a fun, relaxed session.

Sunday, August 23rd afternoon also turns glassy with a 2 ft SSW swell at 15 seconds and solid energy (224). Perfect for a longboard.

The real highlight of the first week lands on Wednesday, August 26th morning. Glassy wind, 5 km/h from the SW, and a 2 ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. The energy climbs to 379, and those long-period lines will be peeling nicely over the reef.

Later that afternoon, the energy jumps up to 643, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it’ll have a little bump. Still worth a look for the extra push.

Into the second week, Tuesday, September 2nd morning looks promising with a 3 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong at 485. That’s a nice window of power and shape, but we’re far enough out to keep expectations tempered.

The long periods (over 15 seconds) mean longer lulls between sets, so paddling out is easier. On a reef like this, those waves will hold their shape better than a beach break. Crowds are a “sometimes” thing, so expect a few heads on the glassy days, but not a zoo.

Overall, the first week has the cleanest small surf. The second week has more size and push but less certainty. Stay tuned.

Rusty.

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