Ahu Ahu Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, with a look at what’s coming up. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the horizon, but it’s a mixed bag with the wind. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, but from Sunday the 19th we start to see some real potential, and there’s a cracker of a day on the 26th that’s got my attention.

Right now, Saturday the 18th is a no-go. We’ve got a 7 ft swell from the WSW, but it’s coming in with a 25 km/h cross-wind, making it a messy, choppy mess. The combined energy is high at 2720, but it's not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Sunday the 19th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is still a bit lumpy with a 10 ft swell and cross-winds, but the afternoon is the real deal. The wind swings to a light 15 km/h cross-offshore from the SSW, cleaning up that 7 ft WSW swell. The period is a very long 16 seconds, so you’re looking at proper groundswell. This is a standout window for experienced surfers at Ahu Ahu Road. The combined energy is a massive 3759, so there’s plenty of push. It’s a beach and reef setup, so that long period will be best on the reef sections.

Monday the 20th keeps the good vibes going. The morning has a clean 6 ft swell with a light cross-offshore breeze from the East. But the afternoon is the real gem – the wind drops to a glassy 5 km/h from the NE, and the swell is a clean 6 ft from the WSW. It’s a bit smaller, but the glassy conditions and moderate energy (1034) will make for some fun, user-friendly waves. This is a great option for the intermediate crew.

Tuesday the 21st morning is also looking glassy with a 4 ft swell, but it’s a bit smaller. The energy is dropping off (611), so it’s a good session for a longboard or a foamie.

Now, there’s a bit of a lull from the 22nd through the 24th. The swell drops off and the wind gets messy. We get some rain and onshore junk, so it’s a good time to check the wax supply.

But hold onto your boards, because the following weekend is a big one. Saturday the 25th is a bit of a warm-up with a 12 ft swell and cross-winds, but it’s a bit unruly.

Sunday the 26th of July is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. We’re looking at a 13 ft groundswell from the WSW, with a very long 15-second period. The wind is a clean 20 km/h offshore from the SSE. The combined energy is a staggering 6060, and the conditions are “exceptional for expert surfers.” This is a big, powerful, clean swell. This is for the big boys and girls only – 13 ft is well over the 8 ft mark, so it’s strictly expert territory. The offshore wind will groom it perfectly, especially on the reef.

Monday the 27th is still pumping, with a 12 ft swell and clean offshore winds in the morning, dropping to a 10 ft in the afternoon with a light cross-offshore breeze. Still excellent for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 28th morning is looking glassy with a 8 ft swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit more crumbly.

After that, the swell backs off again through the end of the month into the first week of August. We get a few clean windows, like the 1st of August morning with a glassy 5 ft swell, but it’s a step down from the big stuff. The 2nd of August is a write-off with strong winds and rain.

So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Sunday afternoon the 19th and Monday the 20th for clean, fun waves. But the big one, the one to circle on the calendar, is Sunday the 26th of July for the experts. That’s a proper session.

Rusty.

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