Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 446 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for the coming weeks at Hulihee Palace. This is a reef break on the Big Island, exposed to the south-southwest swell. The water is sitting at 82° right now, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.
We’ve got a pretty quiet start to the period. The first real recommendation comes on Saturday the 22nd of August in the afternoon. It’s small, with a 2ft SSW groundswell, a long 16-second period, and glassy conditions thanks to a light SSW wind. The combined swell energy is moderate (227). That’s a clean, tiny wave for a longboard or a foiler, but nothing to get too excited about.
After that, things get messy. From Sunday the 23rd through to the end of August, there’s a string of marginal to poor conditions. The winds shift around, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell stays small, around 1ft to 2ft. The long-period groundswell keeps showing up, but with the wind angles and light chop, it’s hard to get excited. There is a brief window on Saturday the 29th of August in the afternoon, with glassy conditions and a 2ft S swell, 12-second period, and low energy (220). It’s a clean little window but still very small.
The standout window arrives right at the start of September. On Tuesday the 1st of September, we see the swell push up to 3ft to 3ft from the SSW and S, with a period of 18 seconds. Combined energy jumps into the strong range (662–694). The winds are light, mostly onshore or light cross-onshore, so the surface won’t be perfect, but the swell has real push. Wednesday the 2nd of September keeps that energy going (716) with 3ft S swell, though the wind remains a light cross-onshore. These two days offer the best wave size and energy of the whole outlook.
Then Thursday the 3rd of September in the afternoon brings another glassy moment: 3ft S swell, 14-second period, and moderate energy (319). That’s a clean, fun-sized wave with good shape potential. After that, the energy fades through the first week of September, with smaller swells and light winds returning.
Overall, the best surf on offer is Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September, when the swell is biggest and the energy is strong. The winds aren’t perfect, but the size and period make it worth a paddle. Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon is the cleanest option if you want glassy conditions.
This is a reef break, and it’s very consistent, but crowds are possible, so keep your eyes open.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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118 | 110 | 144 | 126 | 165 | 141 | 139 | 149 | 146 | 186 | 163 | 227 | 300 | 301 | 300 | 215 | 225 | 148 | 184 | 137 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:27AM0.25m | 1:23PM0.68m | 1:17AM0.27m | 1:59PM0.70m | 1:58AM0.30m | 2:32PM0.71m | 2:35AM0.34m | 3:02PM0.70m | 3:11AM0.38m | 3:32PM0.68m | 3:49AM0.43m | 4:00PM0.64m | 4:27AM0.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:16PM0.16m | 5:47AM0.09m | 8:43PM0.14m | 6:38AM0.07m | 9:08PM0.12m | 7:24AM0.06m | 9:31PM0.10m | 8:06AM0.05m | 9:53PM0.09m | 8:47AM0.06m | 10:15PM0.08m | 9:29AM0.08m | 10:36PM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
64 | 80 | 115 | 76 | 165 | 141 | 139 | 121 | 115 | 186 | 121 | 227 | 300 | 301 | 259 | 215 | 225 | 136 | 184 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | S 11 | NW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
118 | 110 | 144 | 126 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 149 | 146 | 81 | 79 | 160 | 273 | 135 | 300 | 188 | 160 | 148 | 144 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 13 | NW 12 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | SSW 19 |
45 | 54 | 54 | 33 | 55 | 35 | 103 | 43 | 26 | 27 | 163 | 48 | 77 | 132 | 112 | 115 | 71 | 45 | 8 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | — | — | NNW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 118 | 20 | 1 | 100 | 18 | 0 | 118 | 4 | 1 | 118 | 118 | 0 | 118 | 118 | 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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