Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, S swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. 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 (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – it’s not lookin’ great. We’ve got a long stretch ahead with very little to get excited about. Hulihee Palace (Kona) is the only spot on the radar, and honestly, it’s mostly a tease. The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll notice it if you’re paddlin’ out.
The best chance for a real surf comes right at the start: Sunday the 23rd of August. We’ve got glassy conditions, absolutely no wind, and a clean 2ft swell rollin’ in from the SSW with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate (235). It’s small but clean, and for a reef break that’s exposed to the south-southwest, that’s about as good as it gets in this window. This is the standout session – a real treat for the soul. Expect some fun, long lines.
After that, it’s a slow bleed. Monday the 24th through to Tuesday the 1st of September is pretty much a write-off. The swell sticks between 2ft and 2ft, but the wind is either light cross-onshore or cross, and the scores drop. A few windows on Monday morning and Wednesday the 26th show a little more energy (combined energy hitting 448 then 642), but the wind is cross-shore and the surf quality is marginal. Nothing worth paddlin’ out for in a big way.
Now, rollin’ into Tuesday the 1st of September, we see a slight pulse – swell bumps up to 3ft from the S with a 18-second period. The combined energy reads stronger (688), and the wind is offshore from the W. That’s a decent look for a reef break like Hulihee, especially with that long period groundswell. It’s still only a marginal call, but if you’re jonesin’, that morning has the best chance. It won’t be perfect, but it’s the closest thing to a clean window in the second week.
From Wednesday the 2nd onward, it just fades. Swells hang around 2ft to 4ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore again and the energy drops. By the 3rd and 4th of September, it’s mostly poor conditions. A few afternoons show a glimmer with offshore or light winds, but the energy is weak and the surf quality is poor.
Bottom line: if you want the cleanest, most enjoyable surf, hit it Sunday the 23rd of August. After that, the only other half-decent chance is Tuesday the 1st of September in the morning. Beyond that, it’s a lot of flat and choppy water. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 |
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126 | 165 | 141 | 139 | 149 | 146 | 186 | 163 | 227 | 300 | 301 | 300 | 215 | 298 | 148 | 196 | 89 | 121 | 115 | 108 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:17AM0.27m | 1:59PM0.70m | 1:58AM0.30m | 2:32PM0.71m | 2:35AM0.34m | 3:02PM0.70m | 3:11AM0.38m | 3:32PM0.68m | 3:49AM0.43m | 4:00PM0.64m | 4:27AM0.47m | 4:29PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43PM0.14m | 6:38AM0.07m | 9:08PM0.12m | 7:24AM0.06m | 9:31PM0.10m | 8:06AM0.05m | 9:53PM0.09m | 8:47AM0.06m | 10:15PM0.08m | 9:29AM0.08m | 10:36PM0.06m | 10:14AM0.11m | 10:58PM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
76 | 165 | 141 | 139 | 121 | 115 | 186 | 121 | 227 | 300 | 178 | 259 | 215 | 298 | 136 | 184 | 89 | 121 | 115 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | S 11 | NW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 17 |
126 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 149 | 146 | 81 | 79 | 160 | 273 | 301 | 300 | 188 | 165 | 148 | 196 | 84 | 84 | 54 | 108 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSE 13 | NW 12 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 18 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 12 |
33 | 55 | 35 | 103 | 40 | 27 | 27 | 163 | 48 | 69 | 132 | 121 | 83 | 64 | 46 | 7 | 33 | 80 | 43 | 43 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | WNW 10 | — | WSW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 14 | 13 | — | 10 | — | 17 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 118 | 3 | 96 | 118 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 118 | 1 | 118 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 118 | 1 |
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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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