Surf Forecasts:
Wailua/Horners surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, E swell with 1,735 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wailua/Horners over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
353 | 321 | 417 | 400 | 422 | 445 | 452 | 498 | 418 | 394 | 438 | 545 | 675 | 836 | 819 | 887 | 924 | 1055 | 1237 | 1187 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:05PM0.62m | 5:05AM0.60m | 4:22PM0.57m | 5:59AM0.61m | 4:35PM0.51m | 7:09AM0.62m | 4:31PM0.46m | 8:46AM0.63m | 10:31AM0.66m | 11:43AM0.71m | 9:51PM0.30m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:33PM0.12m | 10:50AM0.30m | 10:59PM0.11m | 11:46AM0.37m | 11:31PM0.10m | 1:16PM0.43m | 00:11AM0.11m | 1:09AM0.13m | 2:42AM0.14m | 8:37PM0.30m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 |
100 | 67 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 240 | 452 | 498 | 418 | 394 | 275 | 205 | 138 | 175 | 255 | 323 | 308 | 410 | 369 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSE 10 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | S 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 18 | S 12 |
63 | 37 | 44 | 41 | 192 | 31 | 235 | 304 | 343 | 325 | 87 | 121 | 112 | 88 | 79 | 173 | 277 | 417 | 31 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | E 12 | S 13 | S 13 | NNE 11 | SSW 18 | NW 11 | SSW 17 |
50 | 44 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 65 | 40 | 37 | 121 | 73 | 88 | 55 | 11 | 31 | 5 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
353 | 321 | 417 | 400 | 422 | 445 | — | — | — | — | 438 | 545 | 675 | 836 | 819 | 887 | 924 | 1055 | 1237 | 1187 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 24 | 35 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 35 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 302 | 302 | 121 | 121 | 121 |
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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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