
Surf Forecasts:
Wailua/Horners surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, NW swell with 1,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wailua/Horners this week:
The surf forecast for Wailua/Horners over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wailua/Horners in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 14s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 26th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wailua/Horners over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
123 | 247 | 386 | 667 | 458 | 443 | 460 | 677 | 993 | 992 | 849 | 609 | 480 | 277 | 236 | 451 | 425 | 425 | 378 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:00AM0.68m | 1:21PM0.55m | 2:37AM0.75m | 1:49PM0.51m | 3:17AM0.80m | 2:17PM0.47m | 4:00AM0.82m | 2:44PM0.43m | 4:48AM0.81m | 3:08PM0.39m | 5:41AM0.79m | 3:25PM0.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:03AM0.26m | 7:40PM0.05m | 8:53AM0.27m | 8:06PM0.02m | 9:45AM0.29m | 8:36PM-0.00m | 10:42AM0.31m | 9:08PM-0.00m | 11:48AM0.33m | 9:44PM0.01m | 1:21PM0.34m | 10:23PM0.05m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 15 | 20 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNE 10 | NW 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 |
123 | 77 | 386 | 667 | 458 | 443 | 328 | 295 | 993 | 992 | 849 | 609 | 480 | 193 | 236 | 451 | 425 | 425 | 378 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 14 | S 14 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 17 | NW 18 | NW 16 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 11 | NW 12 | NNE 9 | NW 11 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
104 | 247 | 153 | 84 | 50 | 283 | 460 | 677 | 140 | 273 | 212 | 165 | 233 | 277 | 143 | 123 | 255 | 496 | 447 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NE 9 | S 18 | E 7 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 18 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
56 | 61 | 60 | 29 | 158 | 36 | 254 | 215 | 275 | 146 | 130 | 190 | 178 | 153 | 268 | 294 | 96 | 57 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
10 | 65 | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 37 | 139 | 194 | 200 | 286 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
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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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