Hulihee Palace Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.64° N 155.99° W

Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hulihee Palace sea temperature is
27.8°C
1.0° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming our way for the next couple of weeks. The surf window's got a bit of a slow start, but there's a couple of moments that might just make it worth paddling out.

The first proper chance we get is on Tuesday the 8th of September. Hulihee Palace (Big Island) is our only spot in the game, so that's where we're looking. Tuesday morning starts off with a 8 ft swell from the WSW, which is a solid size – probably too much for the groms, but for the experienced crew, there's power there. The period is 11 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell with good energy behind it. The combined energy is sitting at 1958, which is strong. The wind is a cross-shore from the south at 16 mph, so it'll be a bit bumpy, but manageable. The water temp is 82°, which is a little warmer than average for this time of year, so you'll be in boardshorts.

Tuesday afternoon cleans up nicely. The swell drops to 3 ft from the SSW, but the period stretches out to 14 seconds – long lines. The wind eases to a gentle cross-shore at 9 mph, and the combined energy is still a healthy 1054. This is a much more user-friendly window. It's not a standout day, but it's the best of the first week.

From Wednesday the 9th through to the end of the first week, it goes pretty flat and sad. We're talking tiny waves, mostly under 2 ft, with a mix of cross and onshore winds. The energy drops right off, and the scores are poor. There are a few moments of glassy conditions on the 17th and 19th, but with swell around 2-2 ft, you're not going to get much more than a knee-high ripple. It's a long stretch of nothing.

Moving into the second week, the pattern stays weak. There's a slight pulse around the 15th and 16th of September with 2-2 ft swell and periods up to 20 seconds, but the winds are mostly cross-onshore. The energy levels are moderate, around 300-400, but the size is just too small to get excited about. A couple of afternoon glass-offs on the 21st and 19th might give you a clean little wave, but it's still marginal at best.

The absolute best chance in this whole period is actually the Tuesday afternoon session on the 8th. The swell direction from the SSW matches the optimum for the break, the wind is light and cross-shore, and the period is long. It's the only real window where you've got a decent wave with clean-enough conditions. If you're an intermediate or above, that's your go.

For the rest of it, there's a lot of waiting. If you're a kiter, the windy, choppy days might look fun, but for paddle surfing, it's a lean run. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, things can turn around.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
11
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SW
21
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1487
449
356
326
253
176
137
154
175
169
150
148
67
64
70
85
54
51
53
118
117
Wind (km/h)
25
S
15
SSW
0
N
10
W
10
WSW
15
N
10
WNW
15
S
5
NW
10
WNW
10
W
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
WNW
10
SSW
0
W
10
W
10
SSW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
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on
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High Tide
2:05PM0.75m
2:27AM0.40m
2:44PM0.71m
3:08AM0.46m
3:19PM0.66m
3:48AM0.51m
3:52PM0.60m
4:28AM0.55m
4:23PM0.52m
5:09AM0.58m
4:52PM0.45m
5:51AM0.60m
5:21PM0.39m
Low Tide
9:00PM0.06m
8:01AM0.05m
9:27PM0.05m
8:52AM0.06m
9:52PM0.05m
9:41AM0.09m
10:16PM0.05m
10:31AM0.12m
10:39PM0.05m
11:24AM0.16m
11:02PM0.06m
12:22PM0.20m
11:27PM0.08m
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6:09
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
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6:32
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:29
6:28
6:27
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2
2
4
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Temp °C
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
27
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27
26
27
27
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28
27
Feels °C
30
31
32
32
32
32
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29
29
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30
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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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