Hapuna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you. The outlook for Hapuna over the next 16 days is pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch coming up with nothing worth paddling out for, so don’t bother checking the cams every morning.

We’re looking at a real quiet spell. From Saturday the 29th of August all the way through to Wednesday the 9th of September, it’s flat or near flat. The water temp is sitting at 81.5°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there, but the lack of swell is the real story here.

The first hint of something rideable shows up on Thursday the 10th of September. The swell bumps up to about 2 ft from the west, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, so the energy will be drawn out and a bit straight, not ideal for the sandbar setup. The combined energy is moderate (128), and the wind is light and cross-offshore, so the surface would be clean. It’s small, but at least it’s surfable. The conditions are just ordinary, though.

Friday the 11th of September is the only real standout in this whole window. Swell holds at 1.6 ft from the west, period around 12 seconds, combined energy moderate (142). The wind goes glassy on the Friday afternoon, which is a massive positive for a break that can get clean and fun on those small days. It’s not big, but if you’re itching for a glide, that glassy window on Friday afternoon is the best we’ve got. Just keep in mind the conditions are still just surfable, not pumping. This spot can get crowded, so expect some company if you go.

After that, it pretty much fades back out into nothing through the 12th and 13th. A long, dry forecast, folks. For now, you’re probably better off doing something else.

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