Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, S swell with 660 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hulihee Palace in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got on offer for Hulihee Palace.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. This stretch doesn't look like a classic Kona winter swell window, but there is some rideable, clean surf on the table for the next week or so. Don't expect one of those days where you're pulling into barrels. This is more about long, smooth, turny walls with the right board.
The standout of the whole 16-day period is hands down Tuesday, September 1st. We've got a 3ft SSW groundswell pulsing in with a very long 18-second period (moderate energy at 571). That’s proper energy for a reef break, but because it's that long-period groundswell, it'll be lining up beautifully on the reef rather than closing out. The morning glass-off with a light 6 mph West wind, almost dead offshore for this spot, is going to make for some of the cleanest, most lined-up waves you'll find. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Expect a few others out there, but nothing too crazy for a Tuesday session.
From Wednesday the 2nd through to the Sunday the 6th, the swell holds in the 3ft to 5ft range from the S/SW with periods dropping from 16 seconds down to a still solid 11 seconds. Wave energy stays mostly moderate, hovering between 340 and 792. The winds stay light through most of these days, generally from the West or WSW at 3-6 mph, keeping conditions clean. Thursday the 3rd looks like the weakest link with a 4ft S swell and a shorter 13-second period. Friday the 4th sees a bump in size to 5ft and cleaner conditions. This stretch offers consistent, surfable waves, but it's lacking that real sparkle from an optimum swell direction hitting the reef perfectly.
Come Monday, September 7th, the energy jumps back up (strong energy at 943) with a 3ft, 17-second SSW groundswell. The wind stays light but switches around to the SSW, making for a cross-shore breeze on the afternoon. It’ll be a bit bumpy, but there's plenty of push in the water.
After the 7th, the forecast gets a bit rocky. From Tuesday the 8th onwards, the wave heights start to taper off, dropping into the 2ft range by the 10th. The energy numbers drop significantly too, falling into the weak to low moderate range (257 all the way down to 117). Conditions become poor, with a mix of lumpy winds and a lot of reports saying "poor surf conditions." From the 10th of September through to the end of the period on the 16th, it’s a long flat spell. Not much to chase at all. The water stays about average but there's just nothing pushing it.
So, to wrap it up: you've got a clean, fun window from September 1st through the 6th. The real score is Tuesday morning the 1st. After that, the surf fades out pretty badly. Timings will be everything on that first day. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 17 |
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267 | 528 | 509 | 548 | 507 | 367 | 272 | 325 | 503 | 621 | 469 | 333 | 387 | 373 | 453 | 338 | 437 | 396 | 404 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:52AM0.59m | 6:05PM0.37m | 7:56AM0.61m | 6:49PM0.30m | 9:11AM0.64m | 8:01PM0.25m | 10:28AM0.67m | 10:02PM0.22m | 11:36AM0.71m | 11:43PM0.24m | 12:34PM0.74m | 00:51AM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:51PM0.05m | 1:21PM0.23m | 00:25AM0.05m | 3:06PM0.25m | 1:09AM0.06m | 5:13PM0.23m | 2:10AM0.07m | 6:36PM0.18m | 3:30AM0.08m | 7:23PM0.13m | 4:53AM0.08m | 7:59PM0.10m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:39 | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
267 | 528 | 509 | 548 | 507 | 367 | 272 | 325 | 503 | 621 | 469 | 333 | 387 | 373 | 453 | 338 | 437 | 396 | 303 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
33 | 32 | 32 | 22 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 90 | 83 | 71 | 71 | 103 | 44 | 356 | 404 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 7 | S 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 20 | — | SW 18 | S 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 |
61 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | — | 12 | 9 | 38 | 37 | 80 | 63 | 71 | 64 | 40 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 8 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 121 | 2 | 1 | 118 | 1 | 0 | 121 | 1 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 0 | 49 | 41 | 1 |
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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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