Hulihee Palace Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.64° N 155.99° W

Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hulihee Palace sea temperature is
27.5° C
0.9° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 539 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hulihee Palace in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 16th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 16th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 15th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's get stuck into what's on offer for the Kona side of the Big Island.

Right off the bat, things are looking a bit flat and choppy. The first few days are a write-off – Saturday morning (15th August) has a weak 3ft south swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is a messy cross-shore at 6 mph, and the water's sitting at a warm 82°, about 2° above normal. The combined energy is a weak 312, and the call is marginal. Saturday afternoon gets worse with a howling 28 mph cross-offshore wind, so forget it.

We've got a quiet stretch from Sunday through to Thursday, with the swell dropping to 1ft to 2ft. The wind is mostly light, but it's onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined energy dips into the 100s. It's all small and messy. There's a little glimmer on Tuesday afternoon (18th August) when the wind goes glassy at 3 mph, but the swell is a tiny 2ft from the south. It's clean but tiny.

The best of the bunch, and the only real standout, arrives on Wednesday afternoon, 26th August. The swell is a modest 2ft from the south, but the period is a very long 18 seconds, bringing in some real groundswell energy. The wind goes glassy, and the combined energy jumps to 451 (moderate). The timing is perfect for a late session at Hulihee Palace. This is a reef break, very consistent, so the long period will wrap in nicely, offering clean, well-shaped lines. The optimum swell direction is SSW, and this south swell is a reasonable match. The water is still warm, so it's a session to pencil in.

The following Tuesday morning, 25th August, also shows a pulse of 3ft SSW swell (16-second period) with a combined energy of 397, but the wind is light onshore, keeping it from being a standout. The weekend after (30th August) sees a similar, slightly smaller pulse.

So, there's a lot of small, average days. The one clear highlight is the glassy, long-period session at Hulihee Palace on Wednesday afternoon, 26th August. Keep an eye on that one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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15
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Energy kJ
225
353
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435
261
253
167
121
125
55
71
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143
188
127
122
261
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
10
NNE
15
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5
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5
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10
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10
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High Tide
5:32PM0.56m
6:30AM0.48m
6:02PM0.48m
7:25AM0.51m
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
Low Tide
00:10AM0.05m
12:19PM0.19m
00:37AM0.06m
1:31PM0.24m
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
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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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