Douglas Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the next couple of weeks at Douglas Point. It’s a real mixed bag, so let’s go through it.

It all starts this Sunday, August 9th. The morning has a 7ft WSW swell, but it’s a bit messy and the tide is questionable. The afternoon, though, that’s a different story. It bumps up to 8ft with a solid 16-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the NNE. That's when Douglas Point (Big Island) starts to get proper. The water is around 59°, which is about right for this time of year. The energy builds from 1977 in the morning to 2821 in the afternoon, which is a solid increase.

Monday the 10th is a total loss. The SW wind kicks up and turns that 12ft of swell into a cross-onshore mess, with energy readings over 7500. That’s not for us; that’s a day for the kite surfers.

Tuesday the 11th is a bit of a recovery. Swell eases to 10ft, but the period drops to 14 seconds, and while the wind is offshore, it’s not clean. It’s surfable, but it’s not the one.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are the big, heavy days. We’re looking at 15-16ft of SW groundswell with energy well over 11,000. This is serious, extreme water. The problem is the cross-shore wind, which will leave it lumpy and challenging. Experts only. If you’re not charging, you’re not going out. Thursday morning has a decent rating, but the cross-chop will be a factor.

Friday the 14th, the swell drops a bit to 15ft, but the wind goes cross-onshore, which trashes it. Saturday the 15th, it gets worse with onshore winds. Not good.

By Sunday the 16th, the big energy fades. Swell is down to 10ft, but it’s inconsistent and the period drops to 14 seconds. Still not great.

But here’s the real highlight. The standout window is Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th. We get a clean cross-off wind from the NE, and the swell backs down to a much more manageable 8ft, with a strong 15-18 second period.

Monday the 17th is a gem. Morning shows 8ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and that NE cross-off wind will have the reef lines holding up great. This is the kind of day you skip work for. Tuesday the 18th is even better, with the period stretching out to 18 seconds and a light NE wind. The swell dips to 6-6ft, but that long period makes every wave count. Classic Douglas Point.

Wednesday the 19th is the best of the whole stretch. The wind is full-on offshore from the NNE, and the swell is 8ft from the SW with a 15-second period. The energy is down to 2772, which is ideal for holding shape. Reports say "excellent surf conditions," and I believe it. This is the day for experienced surfers to get some clean, powerful pits.

Then it gets sketchy again. Thursday the 20th has a strong offshore wind, which is clean, but it’s blowing a gale at 40 km/h, making it a paddle battle. The swell is 8ft but with that wind, it's tough. Friday the 21st is still surfable with 10ft, but the period drops and the wind goes all over the place.

The final days, from Saturday the 22nd through Monday the 24th, look poor. Strong onshore winds with a jumbly, dropping swell make for blown-out conditions. Not worth the effort.

So, the clear standouts are Monday the 17th, Tuesday the 18th, and Wednesday the 19th, with Wednesday looking the best. The big swell on the 12th and 13th is for experts only. Everything else is either messy or marginal. Get it while you can.

Rusty, out.

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