Blue Bowls Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta say, looking at the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some nice windows, but we’ll have to work around the wind. Let’s break it down.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off this Saturday afternoon, the 25th of July, at Blue Bowls (Big Island). It’s a reef break, so it handles the swell well. We’re looking at a clean 5ft from the SE with a short 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (671), and the water is a warm 86°, which is pretty average for this time of year. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit of a fun starter, but nothing to write home about.

Now, Sunday the 26th is where it’s at. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The morning is an absolute dream. It’s glassy – zero wind – with a clean 5ft SE swell and a longer 11-second period. The energy is even better (873), and the water is still warm. This is the kind of session you live for. The afternoon also stays glassy with a 5ft SE swell, so you could surf all day. It’s consistent here, but crowds are possible, so get there early.

Monday the 27th starts to get a bit messy. The morning is still surfable with a 5ft SE swell, but the wind swings cross-onshore and it’s looking marginal. By the afternoon, with a risk of storms and stronger wind, it’s poor. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are a write-off with onshore winds and poor conditions. Wednesday does bring a massive 18-second groundswell, but it’s only 3ft, and the wind is onshore, making it a mess. That long period would be great for a point break, but here it’s just a choppy, blown-out mess.

We get a glimmer of hope on Friday the 31st of July. The afternoon looks excellent for experienced surfers. We’re getting a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore. The combined energy is strong (1312). This is a solid, powerful groundswell, and with clean conditions, Blue Bowls will be offering up some nice, lined-up waves. Keep in mind, that long period means longer waits between sets, but it’s worth it.

The first week of August is mostly a struggle. The wind is consistently cross-onshore, and the swell is all over the place. There’s a bit of size on the 5th and 6th of August – 6ft from the SSE – but the wind chops it up. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one.

The best bet in the second week is looking like Friday the 7th of August. It’s a long shot, but the morning shows a 4ft SSW swell with a massive 19-second period. The energy is through the roof (1577). The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but that kind of period is a promise of powerful, long lines. It’s a promising but less certain call that far out.

Overall, your best bet is absolutely Sunday the 26th of July. The glassy conditions and consistent 5ft to 5ft SE swell are a no-brainer. Friday the 31st of July afternoon is a solid second choice for the more experienced surfers looking for that long-period groundswell.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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