Hulihee Palace Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.64° N 155.99° W

Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hulihee Palace sea temperature is
27.6° C
1.0° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 427 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here breakin’ it down for the Kona side, lookin’ at Hulihee Palace.

We’re startin’ off slow, but this is a very consistent reef, so it’s not a total washout. From Thursday the 20th through the 23rd, it’s a bit of a bummer. Swell’s tiny, just 2 ft from the SW, and the wind’s light but mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface is kinda choppy. You’ll be huntin’ hard for a ride. The wave energy is low to moderate for those days (around 200-240 combined energy), but it ain’t makin’ waves.

Then Sunday afternoon the 23rd gives us a little hope. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell holds at 2 ft from the SSW. It’s still small, but glassy 2 ft waves on a reef can be a whole lot of fun on a longboard. The water’s a warm 82°, which is about 2° above normal for this time of year—feels like a hot tub.

The trend gets a little better Tuesday the 25th afternoon. Same glassy conditions, 2 ft from the SSW, and the energy is buildin’ (285 combined). Still tiny, but with that glass, it’s your best bet in the first week.

Now, here’s where it gets good. On Tuesday, September 1st, we’ve got clean cross-offshore wind from the N at 6 mph, with a 2 ft to 3 ft swell from the SSW. The period is a very long 18 seconds—that’s groundswell, and this reef will love it. The energy is strong (438-485 combined). This is the highlight. The swell is 3 ft, so it’s not big, but that long period means the waves will have shape and punch. For an intermediate surfer, this is a dream window. Crowds are a possibility here sometimes, so you might have some company.

The last few days into the first week of September show a new swell from the W. On Friday the 4th, we see a 4 ft swell from the W with a 16-second period, and the energy is very strong at 792 (combined). Wind is light and onshore in the morning, but that’s a bigger, longer-period swell that could be fun for the experts if the wind cleans up. It’s a tease, but keep an eye on it.

So, the first week is a grind, but the glassy windows on the 23rd and 25th afternoons offer a little relief. The real standout is Tuesday, September 1st, with clean cross-offshore winds and a long-period groundswell that’s perfect for Hulihee’s reef. That’s the one to save for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
S
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
143
188
127
122
261
119
118
150
144
126
165
141
139
149
146
186
163
227
300
224
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
SW
10
W
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
SW
5
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
SE
0
S
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
NNE
10
W
5
W
0
S
5
NW
15
SSW
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
on
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glassy
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cross-on
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High Tide
9:25PM0.24m
11:51AM0.62m
11:15PM0.23m
12:41PM0.65m
00:27AM0.25m
1:23PM0.68m
1:17AM0.27m
1:59PM0.70m
1:58AM0.30m
2:32PM0.71m
2:35AM0.34m
3:02PM0.70m
3:11AM0.38m
Low Tide
7:02PM0.23m
3:38AM0.10m
7:46PM0.19m
4:47AM0.10m
8:16PM0.16m
5:47AM0.09m
8:43PM0.14m
6:38AM0.07m
9:08PM0.12m
7:24AM0.06m
9:31PM0.10m
8:06AM0.05m
9:53PM0.09m
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6:47
6:47
6:46
6:45
6:45
6:44
6:44
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Temp °C
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27
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26
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26
Feels °C
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32
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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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