Hakalau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. I’ve got to be straight with you – the surf window we’re looking at is pretty bleak. We’ve got a long stretch of small, messy waves and onshore winds. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll find something, but you’ll be working for it.

The first few days, through August 4th, we’ll see some chest to head-high swell around Hakalau (Big Island). It’s coming from the ENE, but the energy is only moderate, around 886 at the start. The wind is mostly light onshore, which is going to keep things a bit bumpy. The water’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, about 1°F above average, but that’s the only thing that’s slightly special.

The real problem is that after Tuesday, the swell just fades away. From the 5th through the 13th, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The wave heights drop to below 3 ft, the energy weakens to two-digit and low three-digit numbers. Even when we get a small pulse, the period is short, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore from the ESE, chopping everything up. It’s a solid week of poor conditions. Not really worth your time unless you’re just keen to get wet.

Things get a little more interesting by the 16th, which is a Saturday. We’ve got a push of swell coming in, up to 7 ft, with energy climbing back to 625. It’s still from the ENE with a moderate period, but this is the most promising looking wave of the entire run. The catch is the wind is still cross-onshore, so it won’t be clean perfection. But it’s the only day in the whole window where I’d say it’s worth checking the buoys and taking a look. It might be a bit too much for beginners, but it could be fun for the crew.

Don’t get too excited about the long-range stuff, though. It’s promising, but it’s a week and a half away, so things can change. Until then, it’s vibes and patience.

Rusty

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