Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and here’s the lowdown on the waves for the next couple of weeks.

We kick things off proper this Sunday morning, August 16th. We have got a solid SSW groundswell pushing 7ft with a nice 16-second period, and the wind is blowing light offshore out of the ESE. That means clean, groomed lines. The water temp is 78°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so boardshorts or a very light spring suit will do you right.

The standout session is definitely Sunday morning at Dreamland (Big Island). It’s a beach and reef set-up that’s fairly exposed and it’s handling this swell beautifully. The wave energy is strong, coming in at 2243, so there’s plenty of grunt behind these waves. This is a powerful, expert-only break, so don’t sleep on it. 7ft with that long period is serious water. The offshore wind keeps it clean, and with the crowd factor being "sometimes," you’ll want to be early to get your share.

Sunday afternoon the swell eases to 6ft and the wind turns cross-offshore, still clean but not as crisp. Monday, the 17th, sees the swell drop to 5ft in the morning, making for a more manageable but less exciting session. The energy is only moderate at 911. You might have to work for it. It peters out a bit more in the afternoon to 5ft.

Then Tuesday, August 18th, gets interesting again. The morning brings in a 6ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and the wind is properly offshore again. The energy jumps back up to a strong 2883, giving it some real push and shape. Another great window for the experienced surfer.

Midweek, the ocean decides to flex its muscles. Wednesday, August 19th, the swell builds to 8ft in the morning, and the period stretches out to a massive 18 seconds. That’s a true groundswell with a lot of water moving. You can feel the energy, 3535 in the morning, and by the afternoon it’s up to 8ft with a 17-second period and an energy rating of 4037. This is big, heavy, top-tier surf. The wind is cross-off, keeping it semi-clean, but this is serious. At 8ft, this is strictly for the expert chargers.

Thursday the 20th holds that size at 8ft, though the period drops back to 16 seconds. It’s wall-to-wall heavy waves all day. The energy is still strong at 3857 in the morning and 3226 in the afternoon. Not a day for paddling out unless you are truly dialed in.

Friday the 21st brings a fresher ESE breeze at 18 mph, but it’s still cross-off. The swell dips to 6ft in the morning, but a new pulse arrives in the afternoon, pushing it back up to 8ft with a 17-second period.

The weekend continues with solid waves, but the wind is a bit stronger. Saturday the 22nd has 8ft in the morning, easing off to 7ft in the afternoon. It’s cross-off, but blowing a solid 18 mph, so the surface isn't as perfect. Sunday the 23rd, the swell drops to 5ft in the morning before building to 7ft in the afternoon, and the wind eases slightly.

The last stretch of August and into the first of September is a mixed bag. There’s always something to ride, but it’s not firing on all cylinders. The winds are mostly cross-off, which keeps it from getting too messy, but the swell gets less consistent and the periods shorten up. You'll get days with 6ft, then 6ft, and the energy levels are lower.

For the second week out, there are some longer-period pulses showing on the charts, but that’s promising yet less certain – ya gotta take the long-range calls with a grain of salt. It’s all about picking your windows, checking the forecast, and being ready to pounce when it cleans up.

Here’s the bottom line: Your best chances for a top-notch surf are Sunday morning, August 16th, and Tuesday morning, August 18th. Those are the cleanest and most powerful waves on offer. The midweek spike on the 19th and 20th will be massive, but that’s strictly for the hardcore experts.

Alright, that’s it from me. Be safe out there and respect the ocean.

Rusty.

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