Hulihee Palace Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.64° N 155.99° W

Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hulihee Palace sea temperature is
27.6° C
1.1° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with 518 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hulihee Palace in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 15th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for Hulihee Palace. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so let’s get into it.

The good news is that there’s always some swell in the water, but the wind and conditions are going to be the real story here. We’ve got a solid run of small, clean surf on the horizon, but you’ve got to pick your moments.

Right off the bat, this Friday afternoon, August 14th, is your best bet for a paddle. We’ve got a clean 3ft south swell rolling in with a nice 14-second period – that's proper groundswell energy. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 82°, and the wind is glassy. It’s a reef break that’s very consistent, so you can expect fun, clean waves. The combined energy is moderate at 474, but with those conditions, it’ll feel better than the number suggests.

Saturday morning, August 15th, is a bit more marginal with a light cross-shore breeze on a slightly smaller 3ft south swell. The afternoon cleans up though, with a cross-offshore breeze and 3ft swell making for some clean little runners.

Sunday, August 16th, through the middle of the following week sees things drop off. The wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell dips to 3ft and then 2ft. The conditions get choppy and the surf quality takes a hit. There are a few glassy moments on the afternoon of Thursday, August 20th, but the swell is tiny at 2ft from the southwest, so it’s more of a longboard or SUP session.

Now, looking further out, there are a couple of windows that look promising but are a bit less certain. The morning of Tuesday, August 25th, looks good – glassy conditions again with a 2ft SSW swell and a 16-second period. That’s some nice long-period energy, and the combined energy is a solid 420. Just be aware that this kind of long-period swell can sometimes run a bit straight on a beach break, but at a reef like Hulihee, it should set up nicely.

Then again on Thursday afternoon, August 27th, and Friday afternoon, August 28th, we see another chance for glassy conditions with 2ft south and SSW swells. The period drops to 14 seconds on the 28th, but still decent.

Overall, there’s not a single massive swell event, but for a reef that’s very consistent, we’ve got several small, clean windows. The standout is definitely this Friday afternoon, August 14th. It’s the biggest swell of the outlook with the best wind. After that, you’ll want to target those glassy afternoons around August 25th and 28th for a fun, uncrowded paddle. Just remember, the crowds can be a factor here sometimes, so getting on it early is key.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, gales from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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14
0.9
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13
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6
0.8
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15
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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328
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343
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253
168
123
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68
150
143
188
Wind (km/h)
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10
NNE
10
S
10
SSE
55
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15
NW
15
NNW
10
SSW
10
W
10
SW
10
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10
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10
WSW
10
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10
W
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High Tide
5:00PM0.64m
5:39AM0.45m
5:32PM0.56m
6:30AM0.48m
6:02PM0.48m
7:25AM0.51m
6:32PM0.40m
8:28AM0.53m
7:04PM0.33m
9:39AM0.55m
7:48PM0.27m
10:50AM0.59m
9:25PM0.24m
Low Tide
11:43PM0.04m
11:20AM0.13m
00:10AM0.05m
12:19PM0.19m
00:37AM0.06m
1:31PM0.24m
1:08AM0.07m
3:10PM0.27m
1:45AM0.08m
5:22PM0.26m
2:34AM0.09m
7:02PM0.23m
3:38AM0.10m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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