Halawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a lean spell. We're looking at a long stretch of small, messy surf with onshore or cross-shore winds. The first real window of opportunity doesn't roll around until the 8th of September, but even then, it's a brief one.

The standout for the whole period, and I mean the only one worth setting your alarm for, is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The wind is set to be clean offshore from the south at 19 mph, and that's a game-changer. Over at Halawa, a reef/river mouth break, we'll see a solid 7 ft swell from the WSW. The period is a long 11 seconds, so there's some proper groundswell energy in the water. The combined swell energy is pumping hard at 1856, so you'll feel the power. Those offshore winds will groom it into nice, clean lines. The water's sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there. It's a fairly consistent spot, but because it's a standout, expect crowds sometimes. This one is for the intermediates and above – that 7 ft swell with that energy will be a handful for beginners.

The afternoon of the 8th is still okay, with the same offshore wind but a bit lighter, and the swell drops to 6 ft from the ENE. It's a step down, but still a fun session if you missed the morning.

After that, it's a long, long wait. From the 9th of September all the way through to the 22nd, it's pretty much a write-off. The wind is persistently cross-shore from the east, the swell stays small and jumbled, and the wave energy is mostly weak (values like 39, 52, 74, 55). The 17th and 18th of September have a bit more size, with a 5 ft NNW swell showing up, but the cross-shore wind will chop it up. The period jumps to 13 seconds on the 17th afternoon, which is a long period groundswell, but it's a waste with that wind. It's a classic case of "looks better on the chart than it will in the water."

The 20th of September has a little bump in energy again (502), and the 22nd has a brief window of cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 3 ft. It's marginal, at best. For the most part, this setup is so blown-out and weak that it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, to sum it up: get it on Tuesday the 8th of September, morning session. That's your one and only proper call. After that, the forecast is a long, dry gap. It's a tough run, but that's the way it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on it, things can change.

Rusty.

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