Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, S swell with 562 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 0.4m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
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 in store for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, we’re kicking things off at Hulihee Palace (Big Island) – a reliable reef break that’s super consistent. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first few days are a bit of a tease. Monday (31 August) through to Thursday morning (3 September) we’ve got small, clean swell with a very long period of 18-19 seconds, meaning groundswell energy, but it’s weak – only around 278 to 296 units of combined energy. The swell is tiny, 1ft to 2ft, from the SSW. The wind is light onshore or cross-onshore, so the waves are there but they’re small and a bit messy. Not really worth paddling out for.
Now, Thursday afternoon (3 September) is where things get interesting. The wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got 2ft of S swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is still low at 201, but that glassy surface is gold. The waves will be clean, but tiny. A fun little session on a longboard if you’re desperate.
Friday (4 September) through to Sunday morning (6 September) sees a bit of a bump up in size – 4ft to 5ft from the SSW/SW, but the period drops to 10 seconds, and the wind is onshore. The combined energy climbs to 467-562, which is moderate, but the onshore wind will chop it up. Not great.
The standout window arrives Sunday afternoon (6 September). We get a glassy, clean session with 2ft of SSW swell, but the period jumps back to 19 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. The combined energy is 506 (moderate). This is a true gem for a reef break like Hulihee Palace. The wind is glassy, the waves will be clean, and the long period will give you proper, lined-up waves. It’s small, but it’ll be a joy.
Then Monday (7 September) is another absolute ripper. Monday morning has 4ft of SSW swell, 17-second period, with a light cross-shore wind from the NNW (733 combined energy – moderate). Monday afternoon is even better: glassy again, 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and 609 combined energy. Clean, fun, and the crowd is only “sometimes” there. This is the best condition in the whole run.
After that, the second week fades fast. Tuesday (8 September) through to the end of the forecast (15 September) sees a drop in quality. The swell sticks around 1ft to 3ft, but the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the period drops. By Wednesday (9 September) the wind is up to 12-15 mph, and the waves are poor. There’s a long gap of poor to marginal conditions from 8 September right through to 15 September, with only a brief, glassy but tiny 2ft session on Friday afternoon (11 September) that’s barely surfable.
So, the best of the best is Sunday afternoon (6 September) and Monday (7 September) – both days offer glassy, clean conditions with nice groundswell. If you’re a beginner, the 4ft on Monday will be fine. If you’re looking for something bigger, you won’t find it here. The rest of the window is a write-off.
Stay stoked, and pick your windows wisely.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | SSW 18 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
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84 | 108 | 188 | 267 | 528 | 311 | 548 | 507 | 380 | 272 | 200 | 189 | 340 | 262 | 486 | 356 | 314 | 269 | 236 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:57AM0.55m | 5:31PM0.45m | 6:52AM0.59m | 6:05PM0.37m | 7:56AM0.61m | 6:49PM0.30m | 9:11AM0.64m | 8:01PM0.25m | 10:28AM0.67m | 10:02PM0.22m | 11:36AM0.71m | 11:43PM0.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:23PM0.05m | 12:05PM0.19m | 11:51PM0.05m | 1:21PM0.23m | 00:25AM0.05m | 3:06PM0.25m | 1:09AM0.06m | 5:13PM0.23m | 2:10AM0.07m | 6:36PM0.18m | 3:30AM0.08m | 7:23PM0.13m | 4:53AM0.08m | ||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:39 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
84 | 82 | 188 | 267 | 528 | 311 | 548 | 507 | 380 | 272 | 200 | 189 | 340 | 262 | 486 | 356 | 314 | 269 | 236 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | S 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 12 | WNW 9 | S 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
77 | 88 | 53 | 38 | 32 | 48 | 25 | 9 | 20 | 32 | 17 | 36 | 8 | 88 | 38 | 37 | 73 | 71 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | S 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | NW 9 | SSW 20 | NW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 |
83 | 108 | 51 | 61 | 14 | 32 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 38 | 4 | 80 | 79 | 107 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | SSW 3 | NW 3 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | — | 4 | 2 | 9 | 11 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 18 | 0 | 46 | 100 | 1 |
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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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