
Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, NW swell with 375 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 9 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Monday (Nov 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 5AM. 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+) | 8PM (Mon 9th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NNW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 84 | 90 | 87 | 84 | 109 | 67 | 287 | 299 | 273 | 169 | 118 | 85 | 60 | 37 | 37 | 32 | 26 | 20 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:17PM0.28m | 4:21AM0.73m | 3:52PM0.25m | 4:58AM0.72m | 4:30PM0.23m | 5:37AM0.70m | 5:15PM0.21m | 6:19AM0.68m | 6:14PM0.20m | 7:05AM0.65m | 7:35PM0.20m | 7:54AM0.62m | 9:13PM0.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:55PM0.01m | 11:41AM0.13m | 9:21PM0.02m | 12:31PM0.14m | 9:50PM0.04m | 1:24PM0.14m | 10:22PM0.07m | 2:20PM0.13m | 10:59PM0.10m | 3:15PM0.12m | 11:46PM0.14m | 4:01PM0.11m | 00:56AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 11 | S 12 |
32 | 84 | 90 | 69 | 70 | 109 | 67 | 287 | 299 | 273 | 169 | 118 | 85 | 60 | 37 | 37 | 32 | 26 | 20 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNW 14 |
32 | 20 | 46 | 87 | 84 | 21 | 20 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 18 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 17 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
20 | 61 | 42 | 42 | 36 | 12 | 28 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 19 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | SW 6 | — | — | W 2 | WNW 5 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SSW 4 | SW 2 | — | — | — | NW 4 |
10 | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 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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