Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with 338 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here.
First up, we’ve got Hulihee Palace (Big Island) as our only spot on the table for the whole 16-day run. This is a reliable reef break, very consistent, and it likes a good SSW swell. The water temp is sitting pretty much average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
The outlook starts off a bit flat and frustrating. From Monday the 17th right through to Tuesday the 25th, it’s a real struggle. We’re looking at tiny swell, mostly 1ft to 3ft, with a lot of cross-onshore or onshore winds. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 177 and 337 (that’s in the low range). The waves are poor, choppy, or just plain messy. There’s a few sessions that are “marginal” at best, but honestly, not worth paddling out for. This is a solid week-plus of nearly nothing.
Now, things start to get interesting towards the end of the month. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th bring a noticeable bump. Swell picks up to 5ft and 6ft from the south, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell, but it’s not super long period, so it should still wrap in nicely here. The combined energy jumps to 933 and 1007 (moderate to strong), which is a real sign of life. The winds are light and mostly offshore or light cross-onshore, which is a big plus. This is the standout window. The waves will be clean, with proper shape, and that reef will handle the size well. It’s intermediate territory, but with 5ft to 6ft, beginners might find it a bit much. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.
After that, it drops back down quickly. From Friday the 28th through to Tuesday the 1st of September, the swell fades to 2ft, and the energy drops back to under 300. Winds are still light, but the size is just too small to get excited about. The last few days are a bit of a fizzle.
So, the best on offer is definitely Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th. That’s your window. The rest is a long wait. It’s a tough stretch, but when that south swell hits, it’ll be worth the patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | 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 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 261 | 253 | 171 | 121 | 125 | 55 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 150 | 143 | 188 | 127 | 122 | 261 | 119 | 119 | 110 | 99 | 126 | 85 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 6:32PM0.40m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:31PM0.24m | 1:08AM0.07m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | 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 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 261 | 253 | 171 | 121 | 125 | 44 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 150 | 143 | 188 | 127 | 122 | 261 | 119 | 119 | 110 | 99 | 113 | 85 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 12 | WNW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 42 | 42 | 25 | 75 | 80 | 55 | 48 | 48 | 44 | 40 | 21 | 37 | 37 | 55 | 85 | 46 | 45 | 52 | 32 | 126 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | S 11 | WNW 11 | S 15 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 31 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 67 | 65 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 38 | 64 | 21 | 20 | 33 | 89 | 33 | 54 | 33 | 52 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | S 3 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | WSW 2 | NW 3 | — | — | NW 5 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 3 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 100 | 100 | 18 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 20 | 20 | 49 | 4 | 46 | 96 | 46 | 0 | 49 | 18 | 0 |
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