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Hali'ewa Surf Forecast

Oahu

Hali'ewa surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
5-6ft
head high
Swell Period
8.8s
Wind
14mph
NE / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sNW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 11sNW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 13sSW
Wind Swell
5.2ft @ 9sNNE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NNW
Best Wind
S
Season
Winter

Haliʻewa on Oahu's North Shore is a mellow beach break that offers fun, forgiving waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides a softer landing and the break's gentle nature makes it perfect for developing fundamentals during smaller swell periods. With the famous Haliʻewa town nearby, this spot combines convenient amenities with reliable winter swells and a laid-back local vibe.

LocalismOccasional strong currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 5-6ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 4-5ft and fair - good conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s N|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 4-5ft on NW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s NNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on NW swell at 12s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 5-6ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s NW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 7-8ft and poor - fair with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s N|Calm

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Hali'ewa Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Hali'ewa?
The current wave height at Hali'ewa is 5-6ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is NE at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Hali'ewa surf forecast?
Our Hali'ewa forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.