Hakalau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the coming waves for Hakalau. The water temp is 27°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises on that front.

The next two weeks are mostly a tough go. There’s a big gap of days where the surf is poor, with cross-onshore winds and choppy, weak lines. The swell energy is low to moderate, with most readings showing combined energy values between 142 and 546, so the waves are small and lack punch. The period is short, mostly around 6 to 9 seconds, so it’s all windswell – no real power.

The real standout doesn’t show up until a week from now, around August 31st. Monday morning and afternoon, things get interesting. The swell comes up to 8ft to 10ft, from the east, with a much longer period of 13 to 14 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it brings serious energy – the combined energy jumps to 2728 and then 3585, which is strong. The wind is light and onshore, but the size and period mean these waves will have power. This is only for experienced surfers – over 8ft, it’s expert territory. The break is a river mouth, so that long-period energy should wrap in nicely, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Then September 1st keeps that energy rolling with 12ft surf from the east, period around 12 seconds, and combined energy still over 3600. The wind turns cross-shore, which is a bit better, but it’s still a big, powerful ocean. The standouts are definitely August 31st afternoon and September 1st afternoon – those are the moments to watch if you’ve got the skills.

Everything else before that? Mostly small, choppy, and not worth paddling out. The forecast is more reliable for the near term, and that near term is poor. The long-range promise on the 31st and 1st is real, but it’s a week and a half out – things can shift.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on that end of August window.

Rusty

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