Hakalau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, listen up. The next 16 days are looking like a bit of a mixed bag for Hakalau. We've got a solid stretch of nothing happening right off the bat, through Tuesday the 22nd and into Thursday the 24th. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the surf is just plain poor. No point in paddling out for that. Things start to get a little interesting, but not great, around Saturday the 25th. You'll see a bit of a pulse on Saturday afternoon with a clean 2ft of swell, but it's a super long 16-second period from the E. That kind of period is a groundswell, and it can be a bit tricky at a river mouth setup like this.

The real standout, the one that's got my attention, is the stretch from Sunday the 26th through Wednesday the 29th. The swell is building, and the water's getting some energy. It's not perfect, but it's the best we've got. Let's break it down.

Sunday the 26th is the first real call. The morning sees a 6ft swell from the E, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is climbing into the strong range (1645). It's a bit on the bigger side, but for an intermediate, it's worth a look. The wind is onshore from the NE, but it's light. That long period will be the key – it'll be straight and powerful at the river mouth, so pick your takeoff spot carefully.

If you can wait, Tuesday the 28th is the best of the bunch. The morning has a 6ft swell from the ENE with a 13-second period. The combined energy is still strong (1224). The best part? The wind is a light cross-shore from the N. That's going to clean it right up. The swell is getting up there, pushing 7ft in the afternoon, so it's probably for experienced surfers only. The water temperature is about 80°, which is totally normal for this time of year.

Wednesday the 29th is very similar, with a 7ft swell from the ENE and a 12-second period. The wind is a light cross-onshore, not quite as clean as Tuesday morning, but still manageable. The combined energy is strong (1224).

After that, it all fades out. The wind picks up from the 30th of July, and we're back to poor surf and choppy conditions. There's a tiny flicker around the 2nd and 3rd of August, with a small 5ft groundswell on the 2nd, but it's a short 8-second period, so it's not going to be worth much. The 3rd of August has a 4ft, 15-second swell from the E, which is a long-period groundswell again, but it's small. The combined energy is moderate (1075). It's a "maybe" at best, but far from the quality of that late July window.

Overall, keep your eyes on the 26th through the 29th of July. Tuesday the 28th morning is your best bet for clean, solid waves. The rest of the time, you're better off waiting for the next proper swell.

Rusty.

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