Hakalau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's break it down. The surf has been pretty lackluster, and we're in for a bit of a dry spell before things get interesting. It's a waiting game, so let's see what's on the menu.

We start at Hakalau. For the next several days, it’s small and junky. The waves are going to be in the 3-5 ft range, mostly from the E, with a short period around 8 seconds. It's just not going to have any push. Morning on the 8th has light winds but the waves are weak. The combined energy is around 203, which is weak, and the report says "poor surf conditions." The water temp is 80°, which is about normal for this time of year. That ENE wind is offshore for this spot, but the swell isn't doing anything.

The first real chance of something bigger comes in around the 14th, a Friday. The swell is predicted to jump to 15 ft with a 14-second period, and the energy is skyrocketing to 8385 – that is strong. But there's a catch. It’s showing rain showers and the comment says it’s "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." So it's not a sure bet.

Then we get to the afternoon of the 14th, and that's when things go crazy. The swell is predicted to be a massive 21 ft from the E with a 15-second period. The energy reading is 16784, which is very strong. The comment says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is just too big for this break. This is a river break so at that size it's going to close out and be super dangerous. It's really only for the brave, and we don't want to put anyone in harm's way.

After that massive pulse, the 15th is a mess. The wind is howling from the NE at 43 mph, which is gale force, and it's blowing that big swell into complete chaos. The energy is still strong, but the report is clear: "gale force cross-onshore and completely blown out." We don't want to be anywhere near the water then. That's more of a kite-surfing day if you're into that sort of thing.

The next few days settle down again but stay junky. The swell drops back to 5-7 ft with short periods and onshore winds. It's the same old story.

Finally, we get a few days of decent conditions around the 19th and 20th. On the morning of the 19th, we have light winds and a 4 ft swell. But it's still a short period, low energy, and it's considered "marginal." It's still not great.

The rest of the window just fades out with small, weak swell and cross-onshore winds. It's pretty much a wash.

So, what's the best on offer? Honestly, it's not much. The first standout is the massive swell on the 14th, but it's way too big. If you're a pro and can handle that kind of power, it might be a spectacle, but for everyone else, stay on the beach. The other, more realistic option is the morning of the 19th. That 4 ft swell in clean light winds could offer a couple of fun ones. It won't be big, but it might be clean. That’s the best we got for the near term.

Keep an eye on the forecast, though. The ocean rarely stays flat for this long. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain. We'll see.

Rusty.

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