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.

November at Honolua Bay offers solid surf conditions with a mean swell height of 1.9m and a healthy 11.6s period, providing consistent, powerful waves. The dominant swell directions are from the ENE, NE, and NNW, with the highest frequency of quality waves (1.5–3m+) coming from these sectors—particularly NNW, which delivers 15.96% of swells in the 1.5–2m range and 9.2% in the 2–2.5m range. The ENE direction also contributes strong swells, with 7.67% in the 1.5–2m range and 5.1% in the 2–2.5m range, offering clean, well-spaced waves. Wind conditions are variable, with ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (0–20kph) occurring 32% of the time, predominantly from the NE, ENE, or E. However, higher wind speeds (20–40+ kph) from the E and ENE can create choppier conditions, especially given their frequency (19.06% and 10.6% at 20–30kph, respectively). Surfers should target sessions when NNW swells coincide with light NE or variable winds for the cleanest, most powerful waves. Overall, November is a reliable month with a mix of mid-sized and larger swells, though wind management is key for optimal conditions.