Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, S swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s 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 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Hulihee Palace over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a slow burn to start, but there’s a real beauty hidden in the first week if you’ve got the patience. The water is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – real nice.
The standout session is Sunday morning, August 23rd. The swell is a clean 2ft from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s hitting directly into the reef here. The wind is glassy – just 3 mph from the WNW – so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is decent too (313), giving the waves a bit of push. For a reef break like this, that long period will mean proper, groomed lines. Expect some clean, fun-sized waves. Just keep in mind, with it being a very consistent spot and a sunny morning, you might run into a few other folks out there.
The rest of the first week is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell stays small, mostly between 2ft and 2ft, and the wind is often a bit cross-on or onshore, which will mess with the shape. The Wednesday afternoon session on the 26th has a bit more energy in the water (642), and it’s glassy, but that cross-on wind will put a little crinkle on the face. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
We hit a real dry patch from the 30th of August through the 4th of September. The conditions turn poor, with stronger cross-onshore winds and choppy water. It’s a solid week of flat, messy conditions. Not worth paddling out for.
Monday afternoon, August 31st is a brief glimmer. The swell is only 2ft, but it’s from the S with a 20-second period – that’s a very long groundswell. The wind goes glassy, and the combined energy jumps to 374. For a reef, that long period could produce some very clean, if small, waves. The water is still that warm 82°.
Now, the real potential for the whole forecast is shaping up for Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd. The swell ticks up to 3ft from the S, with a 15-second period. The wind is glassy, calm, and the combined energy is a solid 511. The forecast is calling for "very good surf conditions." This is the call to keep an eye on. It’s just over a week away, so it’s promising but not locked in yet.
The tail end of the forecast, on Monday afternoon, September 7th, also looks cranking. We’re looking at 3ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and absolutely zero wind. The combined energy jumps to 929 – that’s a lot of power for a wave that size. If that holds, Hulihee Palace will be firing with clean, powerful, rippable walls. That’s a serious standout for the experts.
So, to sum it up: the best bets are Sunday morning, August 23rd, and Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd, with Monday afternoon, September 7th as a long-range corker. The rest of the window is mostly small and messy, so pick your moments.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 17 |
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144 | 126 | 165 | 141 | 139 | 149 | 146 | 186 | 163 | 227 | 300 | 301 | 300 | 215 | 298 | 150 | 196 | 137 | 121 | 78 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:29PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:14AM0.11m | 10:58PM0.05m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
115 | 76 | 165 | 141 | 139 | 121 | 115 | 186 | 121 | 227 | 300 | 301 | 259 | 215 | 298 | 150 | 139 | 137 | 121 | 76 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 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 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 |
144 | 126 | 49 | 35 | 30 | 149 | 146 | 81 | 79 | 160 | 273 | 135 | 300 | 188 | 165 | 132 | 196 | 84 | 84 | 78 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 13 | NW 12 | SSW 18 | NW 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 18 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 17 |
54 | 33 | 55 | 35 | 103 | 15 | 26 | 13 | 163 | 41 | 69 | 132 | 121 | 75 | 65 | 40 | 8 | 35 | 49 | 43 | 108 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 2 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 118 | 96 | 0 | 118 | 20 | 0 | 100 | 20 | 6 | 118 | 20 | 7 | 118 | 118 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
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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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