
Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, S swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Hulihee Palace.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week of August is a tough one. We’re looking at a lot of small, sloppy, and blown-out conditions. From Wednesday the 5th all the way through to Friday the 7th, it’s just poor surf with tiny, weak swells and onshore or cross-onshore winds. Not worth paddling out for. Then Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are marginal at best, with the swell still struggling to get above 2 ft. The combined energy is weak, mostly under 300 (like 266 on Sunday morning), just not enough push.
But hold on, because Sunday afternoon, the 9th of August, is where we finally get a little glimmer. The wind drops to glassy, absolutely dead calm, and the swell holds at 2 ft from the S with a decent 16-second period. The combined energy bumps up to 272. It’s not going to be a world-beater, but with glassy conditions, that little reef at Hulihee Palace will be tidy and fun. That’s the best you’re going to get in the first stretch.
The real standout, though, is the following week. Monday the 10th is another gem. The swell picks up to 2 ft to 3 ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period, and the afternoon session is glassy again. The combined energy jumps to 321 – that’s moderate, solid energy for this spot. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The water temp is about average for this time of year around here, so no rubber needed if you’re brave, but a spring suit might be comfy for the dawn patrol.
From Tuesday the 11th into the weekend, the swell builds. We’re looking at 3 ft to 4 ft from the S and SSW, with periods in the 14-18 second range. The combined energy gets into the 400s and 700s (like 788 on Wednesday morning the 12th), which is moderate to strong energy. The catch is the wind stays mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so the surf will be a bit choppy and less clean. It’s still way better than that first week. For the more experienced crew, the 3 ft to 4 ft days with that long-period energy will have some grunt, but it’s not dialled in with the wind. The swell direction is SSW and S, and the optimum for Hulihee Palace is SSW, so that lines up perfectly. The break is very consistent, so you can expect waves to roll through.
The last few days, from the 17th to the 20th, the swell drops back down to 2 ft to 2 ft, but the period stretches out to 21 seconds on the 19th. That’s a very long period groundswell, which means clean, powerful lines on the reef, but the sets will be far apart. The energy is moderate (around 328-421), so if you’re patient and time it right, there’ll be a few good ones. The wind is mostly onshore, though, so not the cleanest.
Overall, the best on offer is the window from Sunday the 9th afternoon through to Monday the 10th. That’s the cleanest, most fun surf. After that, the swell is bigger but the wind is messy, so it’s a trade-off. If you’re a beginner, anything over 3 ft with that period might be a handful, so stick to the smaller, glassy days.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 19 |
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46 | 57 | 37 | 31 | 52 | 80 | 50 | 98 | 95 | 106 | 124 | 109 | 103 | 135 | 186 | 314 | 240 | 174 | 276 | 269 | 365 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:44AM0.56m | 8:09PM0.30m | 10:56AM0.63m | 9:33PM0.24m | 12:00PM0.69m | 11:15PM0.21m | 12:56PM0.75m | 00:37AM0.22m | 1:46PM0.80m | 1:40AM0.24m | 2:31PM0.81m | 2:32AM0.28m | 3:12PM0.81m | 3:20AM0.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:46PM0.26m | 2:55AM0.02m | 6:41PM0.22m | 3:54AM0.02m | 7:48PM0.16m | 5:01AM0.01m | 8:33PM0.11m | 6:04AM-0.01m | 9:11PM0.08m | 7:03AM-0.02m | 9:45PM0.06m | 7:57AM-0.02m | 10:17PM0.05m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | S 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
46 | 45 | 37 | 19 | 52 | 80 | 20 | 37 | 46 | 106 | 124 | 99 | 96 | 135 | 186 | 314 | 240 | 174 | 276 | 269 | 239 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 21 | SSW 20 | S 19 |
26 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 19 | 21 | 29 | 98 | 95 | 83 | 43 | 77 | 103 | 85 | 56 | 40 | 42 | 63 | 81 | 133 | 365 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | W 12 | WNW 12 | S 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 |
29 | 57 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 11 | 50 | 50 | 42 | 19 | 19 | 109 | 67 | 25 | 45 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 22 | 46 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | S 9 | — | SW 10 | WNW 12 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 14 | — | 35 | 53 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 121 |
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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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