Hakalau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the next couple of weeks, this is a rough patch. We’ve only got the one spot on the list, Hakalau, and it's a river mouth that’s fairly consistent, but it’s going to be battling the wind for almost the entire run. Water temp is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing crazy, just the usual warm stuff.

The first call is Sunday morning, August 2nd. There’s some swell showing at 7ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate at 770. It’s not huge, but it's on the way. However, the wind is on from the ENE at 9 mph, and that’s going to mess things up. This is a river break, and with that east wind, it’s going to be bumpy. It’s a marginal call at best. The afternoon drops slightly to 6ft but the wind stays on, so it’s not looking any better.

Monday the 3rd is a bit smaller, 5ft from the ENE with a light cross-on breeze. The swell period stretches to 9 seconds in the afternoon, but we’re still looking at poor surf. The wind is just not helping; it’s constantly putting a texture on the face. This is not the day to get fired up about.

Tuesday through Thursday, the 4th to the 6th, are pretty grim. The swell drops and the cross-onshore wind stays, making everything look rough. The energy weakens from 471 down to 125. Honestly, it’s a write-off. You’d be better off finding something else to do. It’s a real dry spell.

The brief bump on the 8th of August, Saturday morning, sees the swell jump back to 5ft with a period of 7 seconds, but it’s still with an onshore wind. The energy is up to 562, but the short period and wind will make it a close-out mess. The week that follows, from the 9th to the 15th, is a real grind. It’s all poor conditions with moderate cross-onshore winds and rain showers. There’s some size, mainly in the 4ft to 6ft range, but it’s all junky. This isn't good for paddling, and honestly, with the wind and chop, this spot looks more like a kiteboarding zone than a surf spot.

Now, looking further out, things get a little interesting but we can’t get too worked up. On Monday the 17th of August, the energy jumps to a strong 1259 by the afternoon, with 7ft of ENE swell. The period is still short at 8 seconds, and the wind stays cross-on, but that energy is undeniable. There’s a slight chance it cleans up a little, but it’s still a long ways off. The forecast for the first week is solid – and it's bad. The second week is less certain, but this late bump might be our only real shot, even if it’s a messy one. The only window with any real power, and it's still a gamble.

Stay tuned, but for now, keep the board in the car and the expectations low. It’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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