Hulihee Palace Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.64° N 155.99° W

Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hulihee Palace sea temperature is
27.4° C
0.9° 

Hulihee Palace surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, S swell with 879 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 11th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right then, folks, let's talk about what's coming up at Hulihee Palace. This spot is a very consistent reef break that points into the SSW swell, and it's the only game in town for this whole stretch. The water's sitting at a nice 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

We're looking at a bit of a slow start. The first few days will be surfable but nothing to get overly excited about. The swell is small, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, but the real issue is the wind. It's cross-on or cross, which will leave the surface a bit bumpy. The combined energy is moderate, bouncing around the 300s (378) to low 400s (420) mark. It’s not a write-off for a longboard or a fun fish, but you’ll be working for it.

Now, hold on, because things start to shape up on Thursday the 13th. Thursday afternoon, we get a dose of glassy conditions with a clean 4 ft swell from the SSW. That's a long period, 15 seconds too, which means proper groundswell with some punch. The energy jumps to 816, which is solidly moderate. This is a good little window, a real standout for the near term. Friday the 14th is also worth a look, especially the afternoon when it goes glassy again, though the swell drops to 3 ft.

Then we hit Saturday the 15th and it all turns to custard. The wind howls from the north at 19 mph with a risk of thunderstorms, and the surf turns to lumpy, choppy junk. The scores drop right off. That rough stretch carries on through to about the 19th, with strong onshores and poor conditions. It’s a real dead patch for about a week, honestly.

But look further ahead! The real prize is shaping up for Monday the 25th of August. We’re looking at a solid 4 ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s proper energy, with the combined energy hitting 1418, which is strong. The wind is light and offshore from the west in the morning. That is a bonafide standout for the experts. That long period swell is going to peel beautifully down this reef. The slight cross-on in the afternoon is a minor bummer, but the morning session should be firing clean. The wave quality is good but the size and power mean it’s for the experienced crew only.

So, the best of the bunch? Lock in Thursday the 13th afternoon for a clean, fun session, and circle Monday the 25th on your calendar for the real deal, though that one's more for the confident surfers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Friday
14
Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
S
19
1
S
18
1
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.1
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15
1.2
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15
1.1
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15
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14
1
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14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
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13
0.8
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13
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.9
S
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
240
231
276
265
361
620
579
879
581
666
522
508
417
299
284
225
243
219
171
343
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
W
5
SE
10
WNW
10
S
5
NW
5
W
10
SSW
5
NW
5
WSW
0
NW
0
ESE
5
W
0
WNW
5
NNE
25
N
25
NNE
20
SW
35
S
25
S
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
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cross-off
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glassy
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High Tide
2:31PM0.81m
2:32AM0.28m
3:12PM0.81m
3:20AM0.32m
3:51PM0.77m
4:06AM0.37m
4:26PM0.72m
4:52AM0.41m
5:00PM0.64m
5:39AM0.45m
5:32PM0.56m
6:30AM0.48m
6:02PM0.48m
Low Tide
9:45PM0.06m
7:57AM-0.02m
10:17PM0.05m
8:48AM-0.01m
10:47PM0.04m
9:38AM0.02m
11:16PM0.04m
10:28AM0.07m
11:43PM0.04m
11:20AM0.13m
00:10AM0.05m
12:19PM0.19m
00:37AM0.06m
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6:54
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 mm
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4
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25
2
Temp °C
28
27
27
28
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26
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28
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27
27
Feels °C
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26
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29
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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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