Wailua/Horners Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.05° N 159.34° W

Wailua/Horners Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 26 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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, E swell with 2,117 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with NE 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 30th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 30th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’m telling you straight up—this stretch of coast is a dud for the next 16 days. No good options, no hidden gems. I’ve checked the whole picture, and it’s a long, blank run.

We’re looking at Wailua/Horners (advanced reef break). The first hint of anything even close to surfable is over a week away on July 29th (Wednesday), and it’s still a marginal call. The problem is the wind. From Sunday, July 26th, right through, it’s blowing from the east-northeast, 12 to 19 mph, mostly onshore or cross-onshore. That’s a stiff breeze ruining any chance of clean waves. The swell is there, but it’s coming from the east-northeast—the exact opposite of the north it needs. The water temp is 80°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Let’s break down the only two sessions that get a look. On Wednesday, July 29th, the morning is a total mess: 10 ft of steep, average-period (11 sec) east-northeast swell, with a cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 2136 (very strong), but it’s all for nothing because the quality is poor. By the afternoon, the breeze drops to a gentle one, and the rating inches up to a 2 out of 10, but it’s still barely surfable. Then on Thursday, July 30th, the morning drops to 7 ft from the east with a short 8-second period, a cross-shore wind making it choppy, and only a 1 out of 10 rating. The combined energy is 594 (moderate). After that, it’s back to poor conditions for the rest of the outlook. The wind stays onshore, the swell direction stays locked in the east, and the wave comment is always “poor surf conditions.”

This break is consistent, but it doesn’t stay this bad for long. Still, if you’re looking to paddle, you’ll be fighting a losing battle for the entire 16 days. With the constant onshore wind and decent swell size, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Don’t bother.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.2
E
15
1.3
E
14
1.4
E
14
1.9
E
14
2.2
E
13
2.3
E
13
2.5
E
13
2.5
ENE
11
3
ENE
11
2.1
NE
9
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.5
E
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
493
408
610
668
711
1329
1704
1811
2021
1452
1897
734
468
350
268
409
432
609
783
809
1004
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
0
NNE
15
SE
15
E
20
E
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:23PM0.75m
00:57AM0.35m
2:52PM0.77m
1:40AM0.37m
3:20PM0.78m
2:20AM0.39m
3:45PM0.78m
3:00AM0.41m
4:09PM0.77m
3:41AM0.43m
4:31PM0.74m
4:26AM0.46m
4:52PM0.70m
Low Tide
9:38PM0.30m
7:10AM0.06m
9:53PM0.29m
7:47AM0.05m
10:11PM0.27m
8:22AM0.05m
10:31PM0.26m
8:55AM0.07m
10:51PM0.24m
9:29AM0.11m
11:12PM0.22m
10:04AM0.17m
11:35PM0.19m
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7:20
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
24
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24
27
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27
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26
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25
25
24
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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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