Ahu Ahu Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, gather 'round. Rusty here with the long-range look for Ahu Ahu Road. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but we've got some proper windows if you're patient.

The coming fortnight starts off pretty average, so don't get too worked up for the first few days. We've got a solid groundswell on the way, but the wind is going to be a nuisance at first. The biggest issue is a long, choppy patch from the 16th up until the 19th. It's just not worth paddling out for unless you're desperate for a fight.

The real standout, and I mean the one to circle on your calendar, is Sunday the 19th. The early morning is looking like a beauty. We’ve got clean conditions with a slight offshore breeze from the SSE, and a solid 7ft groundswell from the WSW with a proper long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is strong at (2633). This is a classic setup for this beach and reef combo – that long period works a treat here, giving you proper shaped waves with good gaps between the sets. It's a bit much for beginners, but experienced surfers are going to have a field day. The afternoon turns glassy as the wind drops, and the swell holds in at 7ft from the same direction, with another 16 seconds of period. It's going to be clean and fun all day. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get there early to claim your spot.

The water temperature is sitting at 59°F which is pretty normal for the time of year, nothing unusual. The anomaly of 1°F is just a tick warm, nothing to bother about.

Monday the 20th could also offer a good session first thing. The morning is glassy again with a 7ft WSW swell, though the period drops a bit to 14 seconds. Still clean and worth a look for experienced surfers.

After a few days of smaller, less interesting surf through the middle of the week, the next potential highlight pops up on Monday the 27th. The morning session looks promising with a cross-off breeze, a 6ft WSW groundswell, and a combined energy of (1283). Conditions will be clean and well-shaped for experienced surfers. The glassy afternoon on Tuesday the 28th also offers clean 5ft waves.

Now, there’s a big, raw swell coming right at the end of the period. Saturday the 25th afternoon sees a jump to a massive 13ft swell from the WSW with a very long period of 16 seconds and a huge combined energy of (9356). That is serious juice. The wind is cross-shore, creating some chop, so it’s a situation for absolute experts only. The next day, Sunday the 26th, the wind kicks up hard with a moderate to fresh breeze, making things messy. That size of swell with that wind on a beach-and-reef setup would be more interesting for the kite crew than the paddle crew.

So, to keep it simple: lock in Sunday the 19th for the best of the best. Monday morning the 20th and Monday the 27th are your solid backup options. Respect the size later on. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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