Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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 (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what we've got coming up for Hulihee Palace over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s not a classic stretch. We’re looking at small, marginal surf for the first several days, nothing to get too excited about. The water temp here is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday, August 24th. The morning session is shaping up to be the standout. We’ve got a clean 2ft swell rolling in from the SSW with a solid 14-second period. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. That’s a rare treat. The combined energy is moderate at 240, and it’s set to deliver some really clean, rideable waves. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze, but the morning window is the one to chase. This is the best on offer, plain and simple.
Now, take a look at Saturday, August 29th. The afternoon session flips the script again. We’ll see 2ft of S swell with a 12-second period, and again, glassy conditions. The combined energy pushes up to 223, and it’s labeled as “expect good surf conditions.” This is another real highlight, especially after a stretch of average days.
Aside from those two windows, the rest of the run is mostly poor or marginal. There’s a pulse of slightly bigger S swell around the 26th and 27th (2ft to 3ft, with moderate to strong energy in the 370 to 417 range), but the wind is cross-onshore and the conditions are rated poor. That's more likely to appeal to the kite crowd than a surfer looking for a clean wave. The swell direction is mostly on the S to SSW quarter, which is a good fit for this spot’s optimum.
Into the second week, from the 30th onward, it really fades out. We're back to tiny surf, poor conditions, and a lot of light onshore wind. The last day with even a marginal nod is the 30th, and then it’s a wall of poor surf through to the 2nd of September. A long, quiet end to the outlook.
So to wrap it up: get out there on the morning of Monday, August 24th, or the afternoon of Saturday, August 29th. Those are your windows. The rest is for the wind or waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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171 | 117 | 125 | 55 | 73 | 71 | 68 | 150 | 143 | 188 | 127 | 122 | 206 | 119 | 119 | 110 | 99 | 74 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:28AM0.53m | 7:04PM0.33m | 9:39AM0.55m | 7:48PM0.27m | 10:50AM0.59m | 9:25PM0.24m | 11:51AM0.62m | 11:15PM0.23m | 12:41PM0.65m | 00:27AM0.25m | 1:23PM0.68m | 1:17AM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:08AM0.07m | 3:10PM0.27m | 1:45AM0.08m | 5:22PM0.26m | 2:34AM0.09m | 7:02PM0.23m | 3:38AM0.10m | 7:46PM0.19m | 4:47AM0.10m | 8:16PM0.16m | 5:47AM0.09m | 8:43PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:51 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 |
171 | 117 | 125 | 44 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 150 | 143 | 188 | 127 | 122 | 206 | 119 | 57 | 93 | 79 | 65 | 165 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 | S 13 | S 13 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 |
25 | 75 | 80 | 55 | 73 | 48 | 44 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 35 | 55 | 85 | 50 | 119 | 110 | 99 | 74 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 15 | S 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 13 |
7 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 67 | 65 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 38 | 37 | 34 | 53 | 46 | 45 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | W 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | S 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WSW 9 | — | NW 3 | SW 3 | — | NW 5 | — | — |
— | 2 | 7 | — | — | 9 | 4 | 11 | 11 | — | — | 15 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 96 | 116 | 82 | 18 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 4 | 3 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 3 | 49 | 18 | 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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