Surf Forecasts:
Laniakea Reef and Holtons surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 53 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laniakea Reef and Holtons this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Laniakea Reef and Holtons in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laniakea Reef and Holtons over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaking for this stretch of the North Shore.
Right now, we’re in a flat spell and it’s going to stay that way for a while. The waves have been tiny, and the first real chance of anything worth paddling out for doesn't show up until early next week. We're looking at a long gap with pretty much nothing on offer for the first several days—just small, weak dribbles that won't get you out of second gear. There's no standout session in that first week at all.
Things start to perk up around Monday, September 7th. The morning at Laniakea Reef and Holtons might just give us a tiny window of surfable waves with a 1.3ft northwest groundswell. The wind is a light easterly breeze, keeping it clean. It's not big, and it's certainly not stellar, but it’s the first sign of life. The combined energy is still low, so it's very weak. The water temp is a comfortable 81.1° with no real anomaly, so it's about what you'd expect for this time of year.
A better bet, and probably the best on offer in this entire outlook, is the morning of Thursday, September 10th. We've got a glassy surface with the wind dropping out completely, a 1.6ft west swell at a long 13 seconds. That period is promising for a point reef like this, bringing in some proper lines. The combined energy climbs to a moderate level. This is the session to keep an eye on. The swell direction matches what this break likes, and with glassy conditions, it should be clean. But remember, with a long period like that, expect longer lulls between sets. Crowds are possible here, so be ready to share.
The following days look similar—small, clean, but weak. The forecast is a little less certain that far out, but as it stands, the Thursday the 10th is your best shot for something that feels like real surfing.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | W 11 | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 22 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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 | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:22PM0.53m | 2:27AM0.27m | 2:50PM0.52m | 3:04AM0.31m | 3:18PM0.50m | 3:44AM0.35m | 3:45PM0.46m | 4:28AM0.39m | 4:14PM0.41m | 5:16AM0.43m | 4:43PM0.35m | 6:11AM0.45m | 5:15PM0.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09PM0.07m | 6:55AM0.03m | 8:29PM0.06m | 7:37AM0.05m | 8:50PM0.05m | 8:23AM0.08m | 9:12PM0.04m | 9:14AM0.11m | 9:36PM0.03m | 10:15AM0.15m | 10:03PM0.03m | 11:33AM0.18m | 10:36PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 22 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 104 | 146 | 126 | 112 | 106 | 66 | 40 | 53 | 32 | 51 | 52 | 40 | 40 | 315 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | NNE 8 | NW 9 | E 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 41 | 39 | 17 | 48 | 13 | 12 | 78 | 18 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 70 | 64 | 60 | 35 | 54 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | S 18 | SSW 16 | N 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 11 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 9 | 24 | 26 | 3 | 15 | 41 | 37 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — |
| kJ | 217 | 176 | 176 | 155 | 165 | 151 | 165 | 160 | 182 | 206 | 268 | 293 | 256 | 237 | 143 | 256 | 271 | 412 | 477 | 444 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 147 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
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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).
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