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.

May at Honolua Bay typically offers decent surfing conditions, though not always ideal. The average swell height is 1.4m with a solid period of 9.4s, providing somewhat powerful and well-formed waves. The majority of swell comes from ENE (14.38% at 1-1.5m, 14.06% at 1.5-2m), followed by NE and NNE, creating clean, rideable waves when wind conditions align. Expect smaller but frequent swells from NNW (8.68% at 1-1.5m, 5.86% at 1.5-2m) and NW, which can add some variety. Wind is a mixed bag—while 30% of the time it's surfable (light to moderate offshore or cross-offshore), the dominant easterly winds (E, ENE) are often too strong (23.68% at 10-20kph, 4.40% at 20-30kph for E), leading to choppy or blown-out conditions. However, early mornings or transitional wind shifts may provide cleaner surf. Swells from the south or west are rare and negligible. Overall, May can deliver good sessions, but surfers should monitor wind forecasts closely for optimal windows.