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Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Sunday - 17 May 2026
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A rare glassy morning window has opened on Honolulu's south shore before the trades snap back — but it won't last. Waikiki is surfable, Sandy Beach is in play, and the North Shore is fading fast.
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Honolulu. Right now, this morning, you've got a window.
The south swell is holding. Small to medium period, south-facing shores are picking it up consistently.
The North Shore is a different story. A north-northwest swell peaked overnight and it's fading through the weekend.
Here's the catch with the window. Trades are coming back, and they're coming back with some authority.
East-facing breaks are already rougher with the trades in play. That's not improving.
Looking ahead, drier air returns Tuesday. Trade showers come back to normal summer intensity, which is manageable.
Honolulu. Get out early this morning — it's the cleanest window you're getting all week.
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