Ahu Ahu Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a good look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of clean, powerful surf lining up, so let’s get into it.

The first real action kicks off Friday, July 10th, with a big, long-period groundswell rolling in from the WSW. Swell energy is pumping hard at 2992, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. Ahu Ahu Road (a beach and reef setup) will be handling 7ft of swell from the WSW, with a 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell, meaning long, drawn-out lines. The wind is a cross-off SSE breeze, keeping things clean. This is a spot for more experienced surfers, as the swell size is pushing into expert territory. Water temps are about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Saturday morning, the 11th, looks like the standout for the first week. We’ve got 5ft WSW swell, still a long 15-second period, and a light offshore SE wind at 6 mph. The waves will be clean, lined up, and with that energy reading at 1284, there’s plenty of push. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early. This is the pick of the first block of days.

Sunday the 12th holds clean 6ft swell through the morning, but the wind goes cross-off E, still good. The swell period stays long at 16 seconds. By Sunday afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore, so stick to the morning.

We hit a bit of a lull from Monday the 13th through to Thursday the 16th. Swell drops, winds turn cross-onshore, and conditions get choppy and messy. There’s a spike in size on the 15th and 16th with 8ft swell, but the wind is onshore, so it’s a washout for a paddle surfer. This stretch is more for the kite crew.

Things clean up again on Friday the 17th. A nice 6ft swell from the WSW with a cross-off SSW wind at 6 mph. Clean, but not quite as big as the earlier peak.

Then, hold onto your board – Saturday, July 18th brings a real gem. A morning session with 8ft swell from the NNW, a 11-second period, and a solid offshore SSE wind at 9 mph. The wave energy is strong at 2174. This is the best of the second week, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts. It’s strictly for experienced surfers at that size.

The following days from the 19th to the 23rd offer smaller, clean waves in the 4ft to 4ft range, with glassy or light offshore winds. Good for a fun, relaxed session on a longboard. The period stays nice and long, so the waves will have shape.

A final shout-out for Saturday, July 25th: 4ft WSW swell, 16-second period, glassy with a light SSE wind. Clean, small, but really well-shaped. A nice way to round out the outlook.

So, the two true standouts are Saturday the 11th and Saturday the 18th. The 11th is the most reliable, the 18th is the biggest but more of a promise. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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