Anaehoomalu Bay_A-Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Anaehoomalu Bay, also known as A-Bay.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a proper bust. We’re looking at a long, dry spell from the 30th of July all the way through until the 9th of August. There’s simply no recommendable surf to speak of. The swell is tiny, often non-existent, with heights barely scraping 1 foot and periods that are all over the shop. The water temp is sitting at a pleasant 81°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it. The wave energy is flat – we’re seeing readings like 49 (combined energy) which is weak, and honestly, it’s just poor surf conditions day after day. The wind is light and variable, mostly glassy or cross, but with nothing to push, it’s a total washout. You’re better off with a snorkel than a surfboard for the first week of August.

Now, hold onto your leash, because things start to look a little more interesting during the second week. The first real glimmer of hope pops up on Sunday the 9th of August. The morning still looks poor, but by the afternoon, we’ve got a glassy surface with a small 2 foot swell from the West, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and while the height is still small, the energy ticks up to 233 (combined energy). The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but glassy wind and a long-period pulse at A-Bay is worth a look for a patient surfer.

The standout period, if you can call it that, is the Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th of August. The swell holds at 3 feet from the West, with a period of 14 seconds. The wave energy is now solidly moderate, hitting 268 on Monday morning and 257 on Tuesday morning. The wind is light and offshore from the WNW, which is a major positive for this reef and point setup. The optimum swell direction here is WNW, so this is a good match. The water temp anomaly is normal, so no worries there. A-Bay is a consistent spot, crowds are sometimes an issue, but on a 3 foot day with clean conditions, it’s a great call for intermediates. Just remember, that long period means it’ll be a bit more lined up and better for the point section than the beach.

So, to sum it up: the first ten days are a write-off. The best on offer is that window from the 9th to the 11th of August, with Monday the 10th being the pick of the bunch. It’s not a pumping swell, but for a glassy, offshore day with a long period groundswell, it’s about as good as it gets in this forecast. After that, the swell drops off again into the second week.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

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