Wailua/Horners Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.05° N 159.34° W

Wailua/Horners Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wailua/Horners sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.1° 

Wailua/Horners surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wailua/Horners surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 1,068 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wailua/Horners this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Wailua/Horners in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wailua/Horners over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim stretch ahead for the Wailua/Horners reef break. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about. The whole block is a write-off.

Let’s start with the first surf recommendation, which is barely a recommendation. It’s not even surfable yet. The earliest we see anything is Thursday, July 30th, and it’s a no-go. The wind is cranking cross-on at 6 mph, and we’ve got a weak, short-period 5ft ENE swell at 8 seconds (combined energy of all swells directed here: 255). The water’s a warm 80°, which is about average for the time of year, but that doesn’t save it. The rip is a mess.

Come Friday, July 31st, it’s all onshore wind from the east, screaming at 16 mph. Swell pushes up to 6ft, but with that wind, it’s just a choppy, blown-out wall. The energy jumps to 600, but it’s raw, ugly power. Not for us.

The weekend of August 1st and 2nd is the worst of it. Saturday morning sees 8ft of easterly swell with a fresh breeze at 19 mph, slamming straight onshore. Combined energy hits 1096 – that’s strong, but it’s basically a washing machine. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, only if you want a beating. A beach setup with that much wind and swell – honestly, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We get a slight drop on Monday, August 3rd, down to 6ft, but the wind is still onshore at 9-12 mph. It’s still poor. The only glimmer, and I use that word loosely, shows up on Tuesday, August 4th. The swell drops to 5ft, but the period stretches to 12 seconds – that’s a proper long period groundswell. The energy is moderate at 680. The wind is still onshore from the ENE at 9 mph, though, so it’s only marginal. It’s a tease.

Then it’s back to the doldrums. From Wednesday, August 5th, all the way through to Friday, August 14th, it’s a desert. Swell fades to 2ft to 5ft, wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined energy drops to pitiful levels (109 to 348). There’s a couple of days with a longer period (13 seconds) from the west on August 12th, but the swell is tiny (2ft to 2ft) and the wind is all wrong. It’s just not happening.

Look, this spot is already inconsistent, so a blank run like this isn’t totally out of the blue. But it’s a long wait. The only day that even gets a *marginal* score is Tuesday, August 4th, and that’s a stretch. You’d be better off saving your energy. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a hard pass.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.5
ENE
9
2.3
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9
2.2
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8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
12
1.6
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
E
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
245
262
348
378
564
829
866
1068
892
754
644
439
404
300
680
603
521
348
248
225
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
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25
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20
ENE
15
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20
NE
15
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15
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15
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15
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15
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15
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15
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Wind State
cross-on
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High Tide
4:09PM0.77m
3:41AM0.43m
4:31PM0.74m
4:26AM0.46m
4:52PM0.70m
5:17AM0.48m
5:12PM0.65m
6:17AM0.50m
5:30PM0.59m
7:32AM0.53m
5:44PM0.53m
9:10AM0.57m
5:32PM0.47m
Low Tide
8:55AM0.07m
10:51PM0.24m
9:29AM0.11m
11:12PM0.22m
10:04AM0.17m
11:35PM0.19m
10:43AM0.24m
00:01AM0.17m
11:30AM0.32m
00:31AM0.15m
12:35PM0.40m
1:10AM0.13m
2:57PM0.46m
2:01AM0.12m
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7:17
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
26
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27
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27
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Information about the Wailua/Horners Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wailua/Horners provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wailua/Horners can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wailua/Horners 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 (Wailua/Horners) 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 Wailua/Horners 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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