
Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, S swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with S 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 (Oct 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 21 | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
171 | 171 | 100 | 133 | 138 | 263 | 232 | 214 | 183 | 80 | 161 | 103 | 95 | 130 | 84 | 82 | 72 | 73 | 45 | 25 | 64 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:48PM0.30m | 6:03AM0.66m | 5:25PM0.26m | 6:51AM0.65m | 6:16PM0.23m | 7:48AM0.62m | 7:44PM0.22m | 8:51AM0.61m | 9:46PM0.23m | 9:55AM0.60m | 11:12PM0.27m | 10:51AM0.60m | 00:03AM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:28PM0.18m | 10:29PM0.07m | 1:34PM0.20m | 10:57PM0.09m | 2:53PM0.20m | 11:33PM0.12m | 4:14PM0.18m | 00:24AM0.16m | 5:12PM0.16m | 1:47AM0.19m | 5:50PM0.13m | 3:29AM0.20m | 6:20PM0.11m | 4:54AM0.20m | |||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
171 | 171 | 68 | 98 | 100 | 263 | 232 | 214 | 183 | 74 | 161 | 103 | 95 | 130 | 84 | 82 | 72 | 44 | 45 | 25 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 21 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 |
67 | 65 | 100 | 133 | 138 | 98 | 58 | 61 | 59 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 17 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 47 | 73 | 22 | 23 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 13 | SSW 16 | NW 12 | SW 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 16 | NNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 15 |
36 | 54 | 51 | 78 | 63 | 42 | 50 | 22 | 46 | 80 | 40 | 24 | 26 | 11 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | WNW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 5 | — | NW 5 | NNW 4 |
— | 8 | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 100 | 18 | 18 | 100 | 100 | 18 | 100 | 100 | 96 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 1 | 0 |
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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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