Ahu Ahu Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, buddy, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag on the way for Ahu Ahu Road, but there’s some real gold to be found. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy.

The first real buzz is this Sunday morning, August 2nd. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 11 seconds and a solid combined energy of 621. The wind is glassy, coming light from the SSW at 3 mph, so it’s going to be flat as a pancake. This is a standout for the early part – a proper beginner-friendly wave with good shape and no chop.

Then things get a bit gnarly. Monday the 3rd shows a massive jump in energy, hitting 2280, but the wind turns fresh and cross-shore at 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy. That’s not your friend for a relaxing session. Tuesday the 4th, though, could be for the experienced crew. The morning brings a 10ft swell from the WSW with a short period of 9 seconds, but it’s clean with cross-off winds. The afternoon is even better: 8ft, 15-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the SE at 9 mph, with massive energy of 2984. That’s heavy, powerful surf – not for beginners, but for the boys who know what they’re doing.

Wednesday the 5th maintains the run with a 13-second, 5ft groundswell and light offshore winds in the morning, dropping to glassy conditions in the afternoon. Energy is still strong at 1060. This is a beautiful, consistent day for a solid session.

After that, it drops off. Thursday the 6th through to the 9th sees smaller, weaker swells, but still with clean conditions thanks to light or offshore winds. Nothing to write home about, but there are still fun, small waves to be had, especially with the glassy periods.

The real standout, however, is Sunday the 16th of August. The morning brings a 6ft, 18-second groundswell from the WSW, with a sweet offshore wind from the SSE at 9 mph. The combined energy is a massive 3301, and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The long period will make it powerful and clean, best handled at a point or reef, but it’s going to be a proper session for those who can handle it. The afternoon stays solid with similar energy at 2500.

Monday the 17th finishes the run with a lumpy, wind-affected 8ft, so only for the hardcore.

Overall, the best bets are Sunday morning the 2nd for a glassy, clean beginner session, and the standout Sunday the 16th for the experienced crew looking for power. Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Ahu Ahu Road, so you might have some company, but it’s not a circus.

Rusty.

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