Hulihee Palace Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.64° N 155.99° W

Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hulihee Palace sea temperature is
27.8°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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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 offer for the coming weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this is a pretty quiet stretch for the most part. We’ve got a solid, consistent reef break on the cards, but the swell is small and the conditions are a bit mixed. The real standout looks like it’s going to be a week away, so we’ve got some patience required.

The first session worth mentioning is a bit of a head-scratcher. On Tuesday afternoon, September 8th, we’ve got a 3 ft swell from the SSW at 14 seconds hitting Hulihee Palace (Big Island). That’s a long-period groundswell, which is great for the reef, but the wind is a cross-on at 6 mph, so it’s a bit bumpy. The combined wave energy is decent at 1054, but the report says it’s marginal. The water is sitting at 82°, which is about 2° warmer than usual, so it’s a nice warm bath.

The rest of that first week and into the next is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a lot of days with small swell, poor wind, rain, and even thunderstorms keeping things messy. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the morning of Saturday the 12th, the recommendations are all zeros and ones – it’s just not worth paddling out. The swell drops to 2 ft or 1 ft, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore. There’s a stretch of about 4 days where it’s really flat or poor.

Then on Sunday afternoon, September 13th, we get a little glimmer. The swell is tiny at 1 ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy – that’s a big positive. The combined energy is only 70, so it’s weak, but it’s clean.

The next proper window looks like it’s Tuesday afternoon, September 15th. We’ve got a 2 ft SSW swell with a 19-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. The wind is glassy again, and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” The combined energy is 304, which is moderate. This is the one to keep an eye on. The reef at Hulihee Palace should handle that long period just fine, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean. The water is still warm.

Wednesday morning, September 16th, shows a bit more size at 2 ft from the SW with an 18-second period, but the wind is cross-on again, so it’s not as clean. The afternoon sees a 3 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, but again, cross-on wind.

The Friday afternoon, September 18th, has a 2 ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a combined energy of 526 – that’s the strongest energy we see in the whole run. The wind is a light cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but the energy is there. The water is still warm.

The next truly glassy moment is Saturday afternoon, September 19th, with a 2 ft SSW swell at 15 seconds and a combined energy of 355. The report says “expect good surf conditions” again. Clean and small.

The very end of the run, from Sunday, September 21st into Monday, we get some clean cross-off winds with a tiny 2 ft swell, but it’s very small.

So, overall, the best on offer is Tuesday afternoon, September 15th and Saturday afternoon, September 19th at Hulihee Palace. The glassy winds and that long-period groundswell will make for some clean, fun waves, even if they’re on the smaller side. For the rest of it, it’s mostly a waiting game. The reef is consistent, but the swell just isn’t there.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Tuesday afternoon session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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SSW
14
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SSW
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0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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356
326
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137
154
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148
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85
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53
118
117
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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NNE
10
W
10
NW
15
NNW
15
S
15
S
10
NNW
15
WNW
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10
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10
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High Tide
2:05PM0.75m
2:27AM0.40m
2:44PM0.71m
3:08AM0.46m
3:19PM0.66m
3:48AM0.51m
3:52PM0.60m
4:28AM0.55m
4:23PM0.52m
5:09AM0.58m
4:52PM0.45m
5:51AM0.60m
5:21PM0.39m
Low Tide
9:00PM0.06m
8:01AM0.05m
9:27PM0.05m
8:52AM0.06m
9:52PM0.05m
9:41AM0.09m
10:16PM0.05m
10:31AM0.12m
10:39PM0.05m
11:24AM0.16m
11:02PM0.06m
12:22PM0.20m
11:27PM0.08m
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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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