Hakalau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. I’m lookin’ at Hakalau, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead. This is a river mouth setup, exposed to the NE and ENE swells, and the water temp is sittin’ right around 80° with a slight warm anomaly of 2°, so it’s a touch warmer than average for this time of year – nothin’ too crazy, but nice if you’re in the water.

Right out of the gate, from Sunday the 5th of July all the way through to Wednesday the 15th of July, it’s just a run of poor surf conditions. Swell heights bounce between 4ft and 6ft, but the period is short – 7 to 8 seconds – so it’s weak and messy. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the E, ENE, or NE at 9 to 12 mph, and that’s killing any chance of clean waves. The combined swell energy is moderate, mostly in the 294 to 495 range, but none of it is organized. There’s a solid 9 to 10-day gap here with no real recommendations – nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for.

Now, Thursday the 16th of July afternoon shows a flicker of hope. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the E at 8 seconds, and the energy jumps to 889 – that’s solid moderate energy, almost touchin’ strong. The wind goes light cross-onshore from the ESE at 6 mph, so it’s not all blown out, but the wave comment says marginal, and the score is a low 1. This is a peak in the forecast, but it’s still messy for a river break. The short period means it’ll be crumbly and hard to get a clean wall. Might be more interesting for the kite crowd than a paddle surfer, honestly.

Then Monday the 20th of July morning and afternoon is the closest thing to a standout. You’ve got 7ft from the ESE at 9 seconds, with light onshore winds from the ENE and E at 6 mph – that’s about as clean as it gets in this run. The combined energy is strong, 690 to 868, and the wind is light enough to keep things tidy. But it’s still only a marginal call, scores of 2 and 1. The swell is over 7ft, so it’s expert territory, and the period is still short – 9 seconds – so don’t expect long, drawn-out rides. With the ENE being the optimum direction for this spot, the E and ESE swells aren’t locking in perfectly, so it’ll be a bit wonky.

Overall, this is a long, quiet stretch for Hakalau. No true standouts, just a couple of days that might be worth a look if you’re desperate and experienced. The good news? There’s a pulse of energy toward the end, and conditions could change. Forecasts can shift.

Rusty

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