Hali'ewa Surf Forecast, Oahu
Oahu
Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
7-8ft
overhead
Swell Period
10.9s
Wind
18mph
ENE / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 12sNW
Secondary
0.4ft @ 11sSSW
Wind Swell
6.8ft @ 11sNNE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 317-8ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 17-8ft
FairSkip the dawn patrol — 6-7ft and poor - fair early on. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to fair - good by PM.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s NNE|7-16mph ENE
Thu, Apr 25-6ft
FairRideable all day with 5-6ft waves on NW swell at 10s and strong ENE wind at 14mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
12s W|12-14mph ENE
Forecast Charts
Hali'ewa Surf 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
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Hali'ewa Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Hali'ewa?
The current wave height at Hali'ewa is 7-8ft with a 10.9s swell period. Wind is ENE at 18mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Hali'ewa?
The current breaking wave height at Hali'ewa is 7-8ft, produced by a 0.9ft NW primary swell at 12s, a 0.4ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 6.8ft NNE wind swell swell at 11s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Hali'ewa?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hali'ewa is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.