
Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,623 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty average for Hulihee Palace. The water’s sitting at 82°F, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year – not crazy, but you’ll notice it. The main issue is the lack of real energy and the wind directions messing with the lineup. The initial days have some size, but it's not clean. There’s a weak and mushy feel to most of it, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, putting a bit of chop on things.
The best of the bunch is shaping up to be Tuesday the 17th. That afternoon the wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 2ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. It’s not big, but that long-period energy on a reef like Hulihee Palace should give you some clean, workable lines. The combined energy is moderate at 408. It won't be epic, but it's the cleanest surf in the whole window.
Before that, it’s a bit of a grind. We do get a bump to 6ft on Monday afternoon (7th) with a 14-second period, but the cross-on wind and a “marginal” call take the shine off it. That'll be a bit soft and lumpy. Tuesday the 8th has the biggest swell of the period – 7ft – but the wind is howling cross-shore at 15 mph and the period drops to 10 seconds, making it a choppy mess. That one’s more for the kite crew than surfers, honestly. The energy is strong at 1351, but it won't be surfable in any quality way.
After the 8th, it pretty much drops off a cliff. We’ve got a stretch from the 10th through the 16th where the swell hovers around 1ft to 2ft, and most of it is tagged as poor. There are a couple of moments on the 15th and 16th where it might be knee-high, but honestly, not worth paddling out for. The energy levels are weak, sometimes dropping into double digits, so you’re really just staring at a lake.
We do get another brief window on Thursday the 17th. That glassy afternoon is the standout, with a 2ft SSW swell. Then there’s a little more of the same on Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th. The 19th has a glassy afternoon with a 3ft SSW swell, and the 20th also goes glassy with a 2ft SSW swell. These all share the same story: small, clean, and only for those who appreciate the peace and quiet of a small wave. The energy will be moderate at best, but those glassy conditions at a place like this are worth the paddle.
It’s a lean two weeks. The only real highlights are those brief windows of glassy, small but clean surf around the 17th and 19th. It’s as consistent as a broken clock, but when it lines up, it’ll be fun.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
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603 | 1340 | 2561 | 880 | 449 | 356 | 326 | 253 | 176 | 137 | 155 | 129 | 171 | 150 | 148 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 85 | 54 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:22PM0.76m | 1:42AM0.34m | 2:05PM0.75m | 2:27AM0.40m | 2:44PM0.71m | 3:08AM0.46m | 3:19PM0.66m | 3:48AM0.51m | 3:52PM0.60m | 4:28AM0.55m | 4:23PM0.52m | 5:09AM0.58m | 4:52PM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31PM0.08m | 7:06AM0.05m | 9:00PM0.06m | 8:01AM0.05m | 9:27PM0.05m | 8:52AM0.06m | 9:52PM0.05m | 9:41AM0.09m | 10:16PM0.05m | 10:31AM0.12m | 10:39PM0.05m | 11:24AM0.16m | 11:02PM0.06m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | W 9 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
471 | 1340 | 2561 | 880 | 390 | 147 | 326 | 253 | 176 | 129 | 117 | 129 | 171 | 150 | 148 | 65 | 64 | 45 | 85 | 54 | 51 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | WNW 11 | SSW 24 |
603 | 534 | 621 | 456 | 212 | 356 | 68 | 34 | 18 | 137 | 155 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 29 | 46 | 45 | 65 | 6 | 12 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | SE 10 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | S 10 | WSW 8 | WNW 11 |
— | 143 | 4 | 15 | 449 | 146 | 44 | 24 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 37 | 46 | 46 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 195 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 5 | 30 | 69 | 7 | 0 | 96 | 96 | 100 | 18 | 7 | 18 | 49 | 46 | 96 | 100 | 118 | 0 | 82 | 7 | 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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