Honkeys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get straight into it.

Well, I’ll be honest with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a good stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, with messy cross-onshore winds from the WSW and WNW cranking at 12 to 15 mph. That’s going to keep things choppy and blown out for days. The water temp is sitting at a warm 85°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least the paddle won’t be a shock to the system.

We start off Thursday, August 6th, with a tiny 2 ft S swell, 16-second period, but that wind is just ruining it. That cross-on breeze is your enemy here. This pattern basically holds through the weekend and into the following week. The swell sizes bob around from 2 ft to 5 ft, mostly from the S or SSE, with periods between 10 and 21 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate, sitting in the 600 to 800 range, but it’s all for nothing with that wind. It’s a solid block of “poor surf conditions” straight through to Sunday, August 16th. No real standouts, just a lot of onshore chop.

Now, let’s talk about the one window that’s got my attention. It’s a long way off, but hold onto your board. Starting Tuesday, August 18th, we finally see a shift. The wind drops to a light breeze, 6 mph, and swings offshore from the SW. That’s the magic word – offshore. The swell picks up to a solid 6 ft on Tuesday morning from the SSW, with a 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 2299 – that’s strong wave energy. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the one to circle. The guidance describes this as “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” but with that wind and that size, it’s the best we’ve got on offer.

Wednesday, August 19th, keeps the goods rolling with a 6 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and offshore wind again. The energy is still strong at 1700. Thursday, August 20th, starts to ease off a bit, dropping to 4 ft from the S, but still a long 17-second period. The wind stays light, though it goes cross-on by the afternoon, so aim for the morning.

So, the standout here is the window from Tuesday, August 18th, through Wednesday, August 19th. That’s your best bet. Honkeys is a reef break, exposed to the S, and it’s fairly consistent. It’s a known spot for beginners usually, but with swell over 5 ft, it’s stepping up. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might get a few out, but it’s not going to be a circus. The offshore wind is going to clean it right up, and that long-period swell is going to wrap in nicely. It’s a point break setup, so the long period won’t be an issue – it’ll shape up nicely.

For the rest of the 16 days, it’s a write-off. The first week and a half is a total blank. Don’t bother paddling out unless you love a beating. Then August 18th and 19th are your brief shot. After that, it starts to fade again. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, but for now, that’s the play.

Rusty.

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