Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a seat. Let’s talk about what’s happening out there at Hulihee Palace. It’s been a bit of a flat spell lately, but there’s some life coming back in the longer range if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at a warm *82°F*, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We’ve got a slow start. The first few days are pretty marginal, with small S to SSW swell and mostly light cross-onshore breezes. The swell energy is weak to moderate—around *538* to *681* (combined energy)—and the period is long, around *11 to 16 seconds*, which means those sets will be glassy but far apart. The waves are only about *3 ft to 5 ft*, but the wind is a bit of a nuisance, keeping things a little bumpy. Not the kind of day you’d race out for.

Now, a standout window shows up on Monday, September 7th into Tuesday, September 8th. The swell jumps noticeably, with the combined energy hitting *1083* and then *4210* on Tuesday morning. That’s a big jump—very strong energy. The waves climb to *8 ft* from the WSW, with a period of *14 seconds*. That’s a proper groundswell. The catch? The wind is still cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect, but the size and power will be there. At *8 ft*, this is expert territory—big enough to get your heart pumping, but not for the faint of heart. The optimum swell direction for Hulihee Palace is SSW, so this WSW swell is a little off, but the energy is real.

After that pulse, it fades fast. From Wednesday, September 9th onward, the swell drops right back down to *1 ft to 2 ft*, with energy crashing from *818* down to *103* by the 13th. The period gets very long again, up to *24 seconds* on the 14th, but with almost no height, those are just lines on the horizon. The wind stays light, but there’s just no size to work with.

There’s a faint flicker on Tuesday, September 15th, with the swell coming back to *2 ft to 2 ft* and a very long period of *20 to 21 seconds*. Energy climbs to *319* to *350*, but it’s still marginal—more of a longboard day at best. The wind is offshore in the mornings, which is a nice thought, but the waves are just too small to get excited about.

So, the standout here is Tuesday, September 8th for experienced surfers only, with *8 ft* swell from the WSW, but expect some chop from the cross-onshore wind. If that’s too big, the Monday before is a little smaller at *3 ft*, but still decent energy.

Crowds here can be an issue, especially when it’s good, so expect some company if you head out then.

Signing off, Rusty.

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