Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Hulihee Palace.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a quiet spell. The first decent surf doesn’t show up until the afternoon of Friday, August 8th, so you’re looking at over a week of small, poor conditions. The water temp is sitting at a warm 81°F, which is about a couple of degrees warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but it’s a nice little bonus when you’re sitting out there.
The standout window is from Sunday, August 9th, through to the end of the forecast. The energy starts to build noticeably, with combined swell energy climbing from 336 (moderate) on Sunday morning up to that 844 (strong) reading by Wednesday the 12th. The swell is coming from the SSW with a long period of 16-18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. For a reef setup like Hulihee Palace, that long period will translate into some nice, well-shaped lines. The wave heights are around 2 to 4 ft, so it’s not going to be huge, but the quality of the energy is there. The wind is light and cross-onshore through most of this period, which is a bit of a bummer, but it’s not strong enough to totally wreck it.
The true best on offer is likely the afternoon of Tuesday, August 12th, and the morning of Wednesday, August 13th. You’re looking at 3 to 3 ft of SSW swell, with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy is peaking around 839 to 844. The wind is light, which is the best we’ll get. This is a classic reef break scenario – the long period will make it a bit more lined up and powerful than the size suggests, but it’s still small enough for a fun session. Don’t expect a circus in the water, but with the crowds listed as “sometimes”, you might see a few other regulars out.
All in all, the first week is a write-off, but the second week has some promise. It’s a waiting game.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 152 | 144 | 91 | 91 | 88 | 47 | 60 | 48 | 77 | 75 | 96 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 46 | 57 | 34 | 33 | 52 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:04PM0.66m | 5:36AM0.36m | 5:34PM0.60m | 6:27AM0.40m | 6:05PM0.54m | 7:25AM0.45m | 6:38PM0.46m | 8:31AM0.50m | 7:17PM0.38m | 9:44AM0.56m | 8:09PM0.30m | 10:56AM0.63m | 9:33PM0.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:02AM0.06m | 10:55AM0.11m | 00:27AM0.05m | 11:50AM0.16m | 00:55AM0.04m | 1:00PM0.22m | 1:27AM0.03m | 2:37PM0.26m | 2:05AM0.03m | 4:46PM0.26m | 2:55AM0.02m | 6:41PM0.22m | 3:54AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 152 | 144 | 91 | 91 | 88 | 24 | 60 | 34 | 77 | 75 | 96 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 46 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 19 | 80 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 3 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | SSW 17 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | W 13 | SW 14 | S 11 |
| kJ | 104 | 69 | 39 | 41 | 2 | 47 | 26 | 42 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 57 | 26 | 26 | 33 | 30 | 52 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 3 | W 14 | W 13 | S 11 | SSW 14 | W 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | W 11 | SW 16 | S 13 | W 13 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 40 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 16 | 28 | 9 | 41 | 31 | 28 | 57 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | NW 3 | W 2 | W 3 | NW 4 | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 3 | 121 | 5 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 18 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 96 | 96 | 0 | 96 | 100 | 82 | 100 | 100 | 96 |
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