Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with SSW 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 (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. 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 (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the coming weeks.
To be straight with you, the first week and a half is pretty flat. The only recommended spot is Hulihee Palace, a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the SSW. But the surf is just tiny, with waves around 1.0ft to 2ft and poor conditions. Water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is weak, with values like 263 and 338, nothing to get excited about. Winds are mostly cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy.
We’ve got a long gap of nothing worth recommending until Saturday, August 8th. That morning, the swell bumps up to 3ft from the W, with combined energy reaching 466 (moderate). Still, the wind is cross-on, and conditions are poor. But the real shift comes Saturday afternoon, August 8th, when the swell jumps to 2ft from the S with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and the energy hits 519 (strong). The wind goes offshore from the WNW, which is a massive bonus for clean surf. This is a standout for the period, but it’s long-range, so keep an eye on it.
Sunday, August 9th, keeps the trend going with 3ft to 3ft from the SSW, periods around 16-17 seconds, and strong energy (569-634). The wind is variable, but it’s a marginal call. Monday, August 10th, is the best looking day: 3ft from the SSW, 15-16 second periods, and combined energy up to 797 (very strong). With offshore winds from the W, this could be the top pick. Because it’s a reef break, the long period will work well, but it’s not a beginner wave at that size. After that, the swell drops back down through the rest of the window.
So, for the best on offer, I’d say Monday, August 10th at Hulihee Palace is the one to aim for. The swell is clean, with offshore wind, and the energy is pumping. The Saturday afternoon, August 8th session is also a good shout for the first real sign of life.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 176 | 222 | 160 | 163 | 163 | 124 | 152 | 144 | 91 | 91 | 88 | 40 | 60 | 42 | 51 | 75 | 82 | 67 | 48 | 63 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 4:06PM0.73m | 4:09AM0.29m | 4:35PM0.70m | 4:51AM0.32m | 5:04PM0.66m | 5:36AM0.36m | 5:34PM0.60m | 6:27AM0.40m | 6:05PM0.54m | 7:25AM0.45m | 6:38PM0.46m | 8:31AM0.50m | 7:17PM0.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:14PM0.08m | 9:29AM0.04m | 11:38PM0.07m | 10:10AM0.07m | 00:02AM0.06m | 10:55AM0.11m | 00:27AM0.05m | 11:50AM0.16m | 00:55AM0.04m | 1:00PM0.22m | 1:27AM0.03m | 2:37PM0.26m | 2:05AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 176 | 222 | 160 | 163 | 163 | 112 | 152 | 144 | 91 | 91 | 88 | 40 | 60 | 42 | 51 | 75 | 82 | 67 | 48 | 63 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 44 | 37 | 111 | 152 | 129 | 124 | 73 | 69 | 39 | 41 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 34 | 22 | 23 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | W 9 | S 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 8 | S 10 | W 8 | SW 3 | W 14 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 14 | W 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | W 11 | SW 16 | S 13 |
| kJ | 37 | 6 | 67 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 15 | 28 | 9 | 41 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | NW 2 | SW 2 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 2 | — | NW 3 | S 7 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 100 | 18 | 96 | 20 | 0 | 118 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 100 | 7 | 100 | 118 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 |
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