Ahu Ahu Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Ahu Ahu Road.

We’re kicking off on Saturday the 25th, but don’t get your hopes up for that day. It’s a write-off: a massive 21ft swell from the WSW, but a strong cross-wind and messy conditions mean it’s a total no-go. Hang tight, because the real show starts on Sunday the 26th.

Sunday morning is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to a much more manageable 12ft, still from the WSW, and we get a clean cross-offshore breeze. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, with a solid, powerful feel. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so that’s no shock. The energy is still strong (combined energy of 4504), so you’ll feel the push. Sunday afternoon cleans up even more, with 8ft waves and a light breeze, perfect for a long session.

But the absolute standout of the whole outlook is Monday morning, the 27th. We’re looking at 8ft of clean WSW swell, with a glassy, offshore wind from the SE. It doesn’t get much better than that. The wave energy is still very solid (1808), and the conditions are pristine. This is the session to circle on your calendar. It’s a beginner-friendly height, but the quality is top-notch for everyone.

The clean conditions hold through Monday afternoon and into Tuesday morning the 28th, with the swell easing to 5ft and a sweet offshore wind. That Tuesday morning is a gem for a fun, cruisy session.

After that, things get a bit messy. From Tuesday afternoon right through to the end of July, the wind turns onshore or cross, and the quality drops. We get a few days of poor surf, with some rain and strong winds, especially on the 31st. That’s a hard pass.

August kicks off with a bit of a mixed bag. The first weekend (August 1st & 2nd) has some solid swell (10ft on the 1st, 8ft on the 2nd) but the wind is iffy, so it’s more of a gamble.

The real second standout comes on Tuesday, August 4th. The morning starts with 5ft and a clean offshore from the SE, but it’s the afternoon that’s wild: an 12ft swell from the WSW with a clean offshore wind. That’s for the experienced crew only, but it’s going to be a proper session. The energy is strong (1392), and the conditions are clean.

The run continues into Wednesday the 5th with 8ft and clean conditions, and then we see a long period swell (18–19 seconds) moving in from the 3rd to the 7th. That’s classic groundswell, which will really wrap into Ahu Ahu Road and offer some long, drawn-out lines. The morning of the 7th has a 4ft swell with a 19-second period, which is a very long wait between sets, but the shape will be exceptional.

The forecast tapers off through the second week, with smaller, cleaner waves lasting right through to the 9th of August. The last few days offer 3ft to 5ft, perfect for a longboard or a fun log, with light offshore winds to keep the surface smooth.

Overall, the best windows are Monday morning the 27th and Tuesday afternoon the 4th of August. The long-range stuff from the 7th onward is promising, but less certain. The water is about average for the season, so just a spring suit will do.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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