Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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+) | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles. Let's talk about the Hulihee Palace forecast.
We're starting off with a flat spell. From Tuesday the 18th of August through the rest of the week, it's just tiny. We're looking at waves around 2ft to 2ft, but the energy is low, and the wind is often cross-onshore, making for a messy, unexciting lineup. The water is a balmy 82°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least it's a nice swim. The best you'll get in the early days is a 2ft S swell on Wednesday afternoon the 19th with glassy conditions, but it's still just a small, ordinary wave. Don't expect much.
The real story starts around the 24th of August. The swell energy starts to build, and we get a few pulses of stronger surf. The combined energy jumps from 300 to 485 (moderate to strong), but the wind is still a problem. The big change comes on Sunday the 30th of August. We're looking at a 6ft to 6ft S swell, with the energy hitting 997 to 1096 (strong). That's a proper pulse. The wind is offshore or light, which is a solid sign, but the period is short at 11 seconds, so it's a bit of a short-period groundswell. This is getting bigger, and it's best for intermediate to expert surfers, as it's over 5ft.
The standout is Monday the 31st of August. The morning has a 7ft SSW swell, and the combined energy is a massive 1222 (very strong). That's a lot of power. The wind is light offshore in the morning, but the real deal is the afternoon. The wind goes glassy, and the swell drops to a still-very-solid 6ft. The conditions are described as "excellent for experienced surfers." This is the peak. The swell direction is SSW, which is close to the optimum for this spot, and a 6ft wave on a reef with glassy conditions is going to be a thing of beauty. Crowds are "sometimes" an issue here, so you might have some company, but for a wave this good, it's worth it.
The next day, Tuesday the 1st of September, also looks good with a 4ft SW swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon, offering "very good" surf. The energy is still strong at 602 (strong). It's a solid follow-up day.
So, the best bet is to aim for Hulihee Palace on Monday the 31st of August. The afternoon glass-off with that 6ft S swell is your golden ticket. After that, the surf starts to back off again with smaller swells and more cross-onshore winds.
This is Rusty, counting down the days. See you in the water.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
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117 | 125 | 55 | 73 | 71 | 68 | 150 | 143 | 188 | 127 | 122 | 206 | 119 | 119 | 125 | 99 | 88 | 120 | 104 | 137 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:28AM0.53m | 7:04PM0.33m | 9:39AM0.55m | 7:48PM0.27m | 10:50AM0.59m | 9:25PM0.24m | 11:51AM0.62m | 11:15PM0.23m | 12:41PM0.65m | 00:27AM0.25m | 1:23PM0.68m | 1:17AM0.27m | 1:59PM0.70m | 1:58AM0.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM0.27m | 1:45AM0.08m | 5:22PM0.26m | 2:34AM0.09m | 7:02PM0.23m | 3:38AM0.10m | 7:46PM0.19m | 4:47AM0.10m | 8:16PM0.16m | 5:47AM0.09m | 8:43PM0.14m | 6:38AM0.07m | 9:08PM0.12m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
117 | 125 | 44 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 150 | 143 | 188 | 127 | 122 | 206 | 119 | 52 | 125 | 79 | 43 | 120 | 104 | 137 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 13 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 |
75 | 80 | 55 | 73 | 48 | 44 | 21 | 21 | 39 | 35 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 119 | 110 | 99 | 88 | 44 | 104 | 60 | 56 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | NW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
24 | 24 | 48 | 67 | 65 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 37 | 34 | 89 | 46 | 45 | 54 | 54 | 67 | 53 | 29 | 103 | 149 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | SW 3 | — | NW 5 | SW 3 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 3 |
7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 100 | 18 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 20 | 3 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 49 | 46 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 3 | 96 | 96 | 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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