Hulihee Palace Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.64° N 155.99° W

Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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+) 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
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 take a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a slow, quiet start and there’s nothing really worth paddling out for right now. The first few days are just limp and messy. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until the morning of Wednesday the 26th, and even then it’s only marginal.

We’re looking at Hulihee Palace, a reef break, and it’s our only option on the cards. The swell is tiny, around 2ft to 2ft from the S, with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, but the energy is only moderate (combined energy of 435). The wind is light and cross-shore, so the surface will be clean-ish, but there’s just not enough push for a decent wave. Wednesday afternoon sees a slight bump to 2ft and a period of 17 seconds, with a light cross-onshore breeze, and the energy picks up a bit (668). Still, it’s only a marginal forecast.

Things improve a touch on Thursday the 27th. Morning sets are 2ft from the S, 18 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the W. That’s clean, and the energy is in the moderate range (686). This is probably the best of the first week, but it’s still small. Afternoon gets messy with rain showers and the wind stays offshore, but the energy drops.

After that, it’s back to small, weak, and mostly cross-onshore for the rest of the month and into the start of September. There’s a gap of several days where the surf is just poor. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 82°, which is nice, but won’t help the waves.

The next real standout window doesn’t appear until the second week of September. That’s a long way out, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it’s got the most promise. On the morning of Monday the 7th of September, we’re looking at 3ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, light cross-onshore wind, and the energy jumps to 720 (moderate). The afternoon is even better: 3ft from the SSW at 15 seconds with a clean offshore wind from the W. That’s the best size and wind combo in the whole forecast. Energy is still strong at 698. This is the one to keep an eye on.

Tuesday the 8th of September holds similar 3ft swell from the SSW with offshore winds, so there’s a couple of days of potential there, but the energy is a bit lower.

Overall, it’s a pretty flat outlook for Hulihee Palace. If you’re desperate, the Thursday morning (27th) is the best early bet, but the real highlight, if it holds, is that Monday-Tuesday window in early September.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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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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