Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the coming weeks.

Straight up, Hulihee Palace is a reef break that's very consistent, but over the next 16 days, it's a real mixed bag of small, weak swells and tricky conditions. Most of the time the waves are just knee-to-waist high, with the combined energy rarely getting out of the low hundreds, which is pretty weak energy. The swell direction is bouncing around from the SW to the S, which is a bit off the optimum SSW direction, so the break isn't always going to be firing perfectly.

The best window is likely around the middle of next week. On Monday, July 21st, the morning has a 3ft swell from the S, with a period of 15 seconds, giving a combined energy of 451 - that's moderate energy. The wind is onshore from the NW, so it won't be glassy, but it's light. Then Tuesday, July 22nd, the morning holds a similar 3ft from the S, with a 14-second period and 397 energy. The wind is cross-onshore, so expect some texture. These are the biggest swells in the whole period, but they're still small. The longer period (15 seconds) means better shaped waves and more energy, but on a reef, that's a good thing. Crowds are possible here.

Right now, and for the next few days, it's pretty poor. The swell is small and the wind is often cross-onshore. For instance, Monday morning, July 13th, has a 2.5ft SW swell (326 energy) but it's described as "poor surf conditions". Honestly, it's not worth paddling out for at the moment.

If you're looking for the standout, it's got to be the morning of July 21st. The 3ft, 15-second period swell offers the best wave quality, and the light onshore wind is manageable. It's not a day for the beginners though, as the period is long and the current might be a bit tricky. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thicker wetsuit.

From July 23rd onwards, it tails off again. The swell drops back to 1.5ft to 2.5ft, and the energy is low. The last day in the forecast, Tuesday, July 28th, has a notable morning: a 2ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and very weak energy of 177, but the wind is glassy. That's a rare clean moment, but the waves are tiny. It's surfable, but only just.

Overall, it's a lean period. The best of it is a small window around July 21st to 22nd, with the 21st morning being the pick. Don't expect much else.

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