
Surf Forecasts:
Laniakea Reef and Holtons surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laniakea Reef and Holtons this week:
The surf forecast for Laniakea Reef and Holtons over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 Laniakea Reef and Holtons in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laniakea Reef and Holtons over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Laniakea Reef and Holtons.
Right off the bat, it's pretty flat out there. We're looking at a long stretch of nothing much. From Tuesday the 21st of July right through to the morning of Sunday the 26th, it's basically a write-off. The combined swell energy is barely registering – zero, or just a few points (0-15). You'll see a few tiny pulses of 0.7ft to 1.0ft from the NNW or SW, but they're just not enough to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at a normal 79°F for this time of year, so that's about average, but there's no juice in the ocean.
Finally, on the afternoon of Monday the 27th of July, something stirs. We get a pulse of 5ft from the NE. It's a short-period swell at 8 seconds, so it's a bit on the weak side, but the combined energy jumps to a moderate 311. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the ENE at 16 mph. The size is up to 5ft, so it's a bit big for absolute beginners but still fun for the rest of us. The direction is solidly from the NE, which is a bit off from the optimum NW, but it's the best we've seen.
The best of the whole run, however, looks like Friday the 31st of July. The morning session is the standout. We've got a clean 3ft swell from the west, with a long period of 14 seconds. That's a proper groundswell with some real energy in the water, and the combined energy is a strong 253. A long-period west swell like this is made for a reef setup like Laniakea, offering well-shaped, powerful lines. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the east at 9 mph, making for clean, glassy conditions. Just keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get there early for the best of it. The afternoon on Friday is still okay, with a similar 3ft from the west (13 seconds) but a bit more wind (12 mph), so it's still clean but not quite as perfect.
After that, the first week of August rolls in with smaller, less consistent surf. The swell stays around 2ft to 2ft from the west, but the wind picks up to a fresh 19 mph, making it bumpy and less appealing.
For a quick look at the second week: The 4th of August morning has a sudden 3ft from the NE (7 seconds) but it's ordinary. The real standout is still the 31st of July. That's your window.
So, the best bet is clear: Friday the 31st of July morning at Laniakea Reef and Holtons. It's a long-range call, so not a certainty, but the combination of that long-period west swell and clean offshore winds is a real treat. Don't sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | NNW 10 | ENE 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 15 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 297 | 193 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:43PM0.23m | 11:05AM0.44m | 8:47PM0.18m | 11:56AM0.47m | 10:35PM0.16m | 12:39PM0.50m | 11:53PM0.15m | 1:17PM0.52m | 00:47AM0.15m | 1:52PM0.53m | 1:29AM0.16m | 2:25PM0.54m | 2:06AM0.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM0.22m | 1:52AM0.04m | 6:18PM0.18m | 2:37AM0.04m | 7:04PM0.14m | 3:27AM0.04m | 7:30PM0.12m | 4:18AM0.03m | 7:54PM0.10m | 5:04AM0.02m | 8:18PM0.09m | 5:46AM0.01m | 8:41PM0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 20 | E 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | E 14 | SSW 19 | E 16 | E 15 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
23 | 123 | 103 | 132 | 137 | 77 | 88 | 124 | 62 | 64 | 102 | 62 | 118 | 174 | 555 | 817 | 1006 | 1055 | 902 | 1231 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 23 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | NNW 9 | SSW 15 | NNW 8 | E 15 | SSW 16 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
38 | 58 | 62 | 53 | 77 | 25 | 75 | 8 | 22 | 7 | 42 | 49 | 54 | 47 | 87 | 84 | 49 | 42 | 41 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 24 | SSW 17 | SSW 22 | NNW 10 | SSW 16 | S 13 | NNW 9 | SSW 18 | S 21 | SSW 19 | E 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 12 |
26 | 15 | 55 | 30 | 91 | 9 | 25 | 14 | 7 | 30 | 34 | 74 | 48 | 60 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
168 | 186 | 192 | 181 | 131 | 374 | 268 | 350 | 405 | 387 | 440 | 464 | 398 | 575 | 441 | 347 | 382 | 306 | 297 | 193 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 147 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
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Information about the Laniakea Reef and Holtons Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Laniakea Reef and Holtons provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Laniakea Reef and Holtons can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Laniakea Reef and Holtons 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 (Laniakea Reef and Holtons) 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 Laniakea Reef and Holtons 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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