Honolua Bay - surf spot statistics

Honolua Bay is a world-class right-hand point break that thrives on consistent ground swells and favorable wind conditions. The best months for surfing here are typically from November through March, when ground swells dominate (60-81% of the time) and mean swell sizes range between 1.9m and 2.1m, peaking in December. During these winter months, the waves are powerful and well-formed, though wind conditions can be challenging, with only 32-35% of days offering good offshore or light winds. The shoulder months of October and April provide a mix of ground and wind swells, with October showing slightly better wind conditions (38% good winds) and decent swell size (1.5m). From May to September, conditions decline as wind swells take over (71-91% of the time), and swell size drops to 1.3-1.4m. While summer months see fewer ideal days due to onshore winds (59-76% bad wind conditions), September stands out with a slight improvement in wind quality (41% good winds) and a minor increase in ground swell activity (29%). Overall, experienced surfers will find the winter season most rewarding, but patience is needed to catch the best windows of clean conditions.

February at Honolua Bay offers solid surf conditions with an average swell height of 2.0m and a healthy 12.4s period, ensuring powerful, well-formed waves. The swell is predominantly from the NW to NNW directions, with the highest frequency of rideable waves (1.5–2.5m) coming from these sectors—NW alone contributes 15.57% of waves in the 1.5–2m range and 8.97% in the 2–2.5m range. Larger swells (over 2.5m) are rare but possible, mostly from the NNW. Wind conditions are favorable 35% of the time, typically light to moderate (under 20kph) from the NE to E, which can groom the waves. However, stronger ENE-E winds (20–30kph) occur frequently and may create chop. Offshore winds (from land) are less common but ideal when they align. Overall, February delivers consistent, mid-sized to powerful waves with intermittent clean conditions, though wind variability requires monitoring for optimal sessions.