Anaehoomalu Bay_A-Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next stretch.

Straight up, this is gonna be a tough one for the paddle crew. We’re looking at a long, dry patch with barely a pulse of energy for most of the 16-day window. The first real glimmer of something surfable doesn’t show up until Monday the 7th, and even then, it’s not exactly setting the world on fire. Before that, we’ve got a few days of flat, glassy conditions – great for a swim, not so much for a surf.

The standout, and really the only window worth getting excited about, is the Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon period. Let’s break it down.

Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay) – This reef and point break is our only real option. The water temp is sitting at 82°F, which is about 1°F warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a little toastier than normal.

The first hint of life comes in on Monday morning (September 7th) with a small 4ft SW swell, but it’s the afternoon that grabs your attention. We get a solid 6ft groundswell out of the WSW, with a long period of 15 seconds. That’s proper energy rolling in, with a combined energy reading of 1158 – that’s moderate to strong stuff. The catch? The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s rideable for the intermediate crew.

Tuesday morning (September 8th) keeps the 6ft swell going from the WSW, period dropping to 12 seconds, but still plenty of push (872 energy). Wind is light offshore from the W, which will clean up the faces nicely. Then Tuesday afternoon is where it’s at: glassy conditions, 6ft swell from the W at 11 seconds. That’s a really good window of clean, lined-up waves at A-Bay. The swell direction is a touch off the optimum WNW, but it’s close enough to work.

Now, keep in mind, this is a consistent spot, but it can get crowded sometimes. The 6ft to 6ft range is a fun size for intermediates, but it’s not a beginner wave at that size. For the experts, it’s a fun size, but not a big-wave day.

After that Tuesday afternoon glass-off, the plug gets pulled. From Wednesday the 9th onward, it’s a long, slow slide into tiny, weak scraps. The swell drops to 2ft on Wednesday morning, then 2ft, and then we’re into the 1.0ft and 0.3ft range for the rest of the forecast. There’s a very long period swell (16-18 seconds) on the 10th, but with only 1.0ft of height, it’s just a wobble on the water. The combined energy readings drop to double digits, then single digits – basically flat. A few glassy afternoons pop up, but there’s no swell to ride.

So, the call is simple: if you’ve got a board under your arm, your best bet is to aim for Tuesday afternoon (September 8th) at A-Bay. That’s the one clean, glassy window with a decent swell. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next pulse. It’s a bummer, but that’s how it goes sometimes. Keep your eyes on the horizon, folks.

Rusty.

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