Ahu Ahu Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. We’ve got a single spot on the radar for this forecast period – Ahu Ahu Road, a beach and reef setup that’s good for beginners when it’s calm. But let’s be real, this is a wild ride ahead, and it’s mostly a waiting game.

The next week and a half is a write-off, mate. We’re looking at a gap of about 10 days with no decent surf on offer. The wind is howling from the West and Northwest, smashing up the swell. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are small, messy, and cross-on. Sunday the 23rd brings a massive, angry swell, but with a 28 mph onshore wind, it’s just a washing machine – not for paddling. That’s kite-surfing territory, not surfing.

The first real flicker of hope comes on Monday the 24th. A big groundswell from the WSW at 13 to 15 feet (combined energy of 9163) is rolling in, but it’s still cross-shore and lumpy. It’s going to be a beast and only for experts. The period is 15 seconds, which is proper long-period groundswell, so it’ll be raw and powerful. Expect it to be big and heavy, maxing out the ‘expert only’ zone.

Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 27th is still blown out, choppy, and cross-on. The swell is dropping, but so is the quality. Just a lot of messy, overhead slop.

Now, here’s the one that has me excited. Monday the 31st of August. Water temp is 57°, which is about average for this time of year. The wind goes light from the ENE, giving us a clean glass-off with a cross-off breeze. The swell is 5 feet from the WSW, with a 14-second period. It’s an excellent window for experienced surfers. The combined energy reads 1010, which is moderate, but the clean conditions will make it feel way better. The direction is matching the optimum swell direction from the guidance, so it should line up nicely on the reef. The break is fairly consistent, but keep in mind the crowds are sometimes a problem, so you might have some company. This is the standout.

The first week of September looks like a tease. Tuesday the 1st is blown out again, but from Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th, we get some clean, cross-off winds. Swell stays between 5 and 8 feet, with periods of 14-15 seconds. It’s marginal at best, but the wind is making it look clean. Thursday the 3rd has a 8-foot swell from the WSW with clean, cross-off winds – that’s a good, solid session for those who can handle it. The energy is strong (2602).

By Saturday the 5th of September, the swell drops off to a tiny 3 to 5 feet, and the wind swings onshore again. The run is over.

So, for the best surf on offer, it’s the Monday the 31st of August. Clean, glassy conditions, a solid 5-foot groundswell, and the wind is perfect. After that, Thursday the 3rd of September looks promising with a bigger swell and clean conditions, but it’s a long way out, so don’t bet the farm on it.

Rusty.

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