Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming down the line for Hulihee Palace. Let's be straight with you, this isn't a week to get too excited, but there are a few moments that might just make it worth paddling out.

Overall, the pattern is small and dominated by a lot of cross-onshore wind. We've got a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions to start, so patience is key. The water is sitting at 28°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.

We kick off on the afternoon of Sunday the 13th with only 1 ft of weak, 15-second period swell from the SW. The energy here is weak (67), and with a cross-on breeze, it's going to be a flat, bumpy mess. That theme carries right through the 14th and into the 15th. Honestly, the first real glimmer of hope doesn't pop up until Wednesday the 16th.

Wednesday afternoon on the 16th, the wind is forecast to go glassy at Hulihee Palace. We've got a small 2 ft swell from the SW at 18 seconds. It's light, but it'll be clean. The combined energy is moderate at 334. It's not going to be big, but if you need a surf, this might be your window.

Now, things get a bit more interesting in the second week. The standout call is for Tuesday the 22nd. We get another glassy period in the afternoon. The swell is still small at 2 ft from the S, but with a 12-second period, the energy is moderate (210). That calm, clean surface is a real treat.

Then, look at Friday the 25th. The afternoon session shows a glassy surface again, with a 1 ft swell from the WNW. The period jumps to a very long 22 seconds. The energy is moderate to strong at 390. That long-period groundswell will be punchy for its size, but remember, these long-period swells can sometimes break a bit straight on a reef, so pick your line.

Finally, Saturday the 26th shows the biggest energy spike of the whole outlook, hitting 598 to 636 over the course of the day. The swell is still modest at 2 ft from the WNW, but that energy reading is a sign of something with substance. The wind is light and onshore in the morning, so the afternoon might be the better bet if that rain holds off.

So, the best on offer is the glassy windows on Wednesday the 16th for a quickie, and Tuesday the 22nd for a super-clean session. The Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th have the most power but come with caveats. Don't expect much before the 16th, but there are a couple of moments worth waiting for.

Rusty.

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