Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 448 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. 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+) | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get down to it. It’s looking pretty flat and weak for the most part over the next couple of weeks at Hulihee Palace. The swell energy is low, mostly in that weak range (like 257 to 470) for the first several days. Don't get your hopes up too high, we're in a waiting game.
The first real window, and honestly the standout of the whole stretch, is the glassy spell on Monday the 31st of August. The wind goes light and glassy out of the SSE, and we get a clean 2ft of south swell with a solid 19-second period. It’s small, but it’s gonna be clean and lined up on the reef. That’s your window to get a few long, drawn-out rides on a longboard. The energy is still weak at 294, but the quality will be there.
After that, it’s mostly back to small, cross-on slop for the first week of September. There’s a brief moment on Thursday the 3rd when the wind goes glassy again, with around 2ft of south swell, but it’s still pretty weak. Then the 5th of September looks interesting. We see the wind go totally calm, and the swell is small but clean, with a long period pushing 20 seconds. It’s a promising morning and afternoon, but remember this is a week out, so treat it as a hopeful maybe rather than a sure thing.
The real change comes around the 8th of September. The swell finally pushes up to 7ft out of the SSW, with a moderate 12-second period. The energy is strong, hitting 1511 to 1529. This is the biggest surf of the period, but here’s the catch – the wind is a moderate cross-shore at 20 km/h out of the south. It’s gonna be lumpy and a bit messy. This size is way too much for beginners, and the chop will make it a handful for everyone else. For the experts, it could be a fun, powerful session, but it won’t be clean. This is more of a challenge than a classic day.
The 9th sees the swell drop back to around 5-6ft but the wind picks up and the period drops to 9 seconds, making it poor. After that, we’re back to small and marginal through the 10th.
So, in the long run, your best bets are the clean, glassy small days. The Monday the 31st is your top pick for a relaxed, clean surf. The 5th of September is the promising, but less certain, long-range option. The 8th is the big one, but only if you’re an expert looking for a battle. Keep your expectations low for the rest of it.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 18 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 |
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227 | 300 | 301 | 300 | 215 | 228 | 153 | 196 | 137 | 121 | 117 | 135 | 91 | 89 | 86 | 107 | 188 | 265 | 422 | 307 | 354 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:02PM0.70m | 3:11AM0.38m | 3:32PM0.68m | 3:49AM0.43m | 4:00PM0.64m | 4:27AM0.47m | 4:29PM0.59m | 5:10AM0.52m | 4:59PM0.52m | 5:57AM0.55m | 5:31PM0.45m | 6:52AM0.59m | 6:05PM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM0.05m | 9:53PM0.09m | 8:47AM0.06m | 10:15PM0.08m | 9:29AM0.08m | 10:36PM0.06m | 10:14AM0.11m | 10:58PM0.05m | 11:05AM0.15m | 11:23PM0.05m | 12:05PM0.19m | 11:51PM0.05m | 1:21PM0.23m | 00:25AM0.05m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 |
227 | 300 | 301 | 259 | 215 | 228 | 136 | 156 | 137 | 121 | 117 | 73 | 73 | 88 | 86 | 55 | 55 | 265 | 422 | 307 | 354 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | S 19 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 10 |
160 | 273 | 135 | 300 | 188 | 160 | 153 | 196 | 84 | 84 | 54 | 135 | 44 | 89 | 77 | 88 | 188 | 31 | 32 | 51 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | W 12 | SW 14 | WNW 11 |
41 | 69 | 132 | 121 | 75 | 73 | 40 | 8 | 35 | 49 | 43 | 44 | 91 | 75 | 83 | 107 | 51 | 61 | 10 | 52 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | W 9 | NW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | 15 | 14 | — | 29 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 118 | 1 | 118 | 118 | 0 | 118 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 20 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 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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