Honokohau Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Honokohau Harbour (Big Island) is putting on the table for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, this is a reef set-up, so we’re looking for that clean, lined-up swell to make it worthwhile.

We’re kicking off Thursday morning the 9th with a bit of relief. The water is sitting at a balmy 81°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit. We’ve got a glassy 2ft SSW groundswell running, with a long 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate at (263), so there’s some push there, but it’s just surfable, not firing. The conditions are glassy with that 3 mph WSW breeze, making it clean enough for a paddle. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s a start.

However, the next few days are a bit of a grind. Thursday afternoon through Friday are mostly poor with light cross-onshore winds, keeping the surface bumpy. We see a bit of a pulse coming through Saturday the 11th. That afternoon is the first real standout. The wind goes totally calm, glassy as glass, and we’ve got a 2ft SW groundswell with an impressive 18-second period. The combined energy climbs to a solid (397). That’s long-period groundswell, so it’ll wrap into the harbour nicely, offering clean, lined-up waves. The reef will sort out the shape. It’s a small wave, but for a patient surfer, the quality will be there. Crowds are possible though, as it’s a consistent spot.

Sunday the 12th afternoon is the other clear highlight. We get another shot of glassy conditions with a 2ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The energy is strong at (389). Again, not big, but the clean conditions and the long-period swell running into that reef make it a worthwhile session for the intermediate crowd. Keep an eye on those rain showers, but if the wind holds glassy, it’ll be worth it.

After that, through the second week, the energy levels drop off and the wind shifts more cross-onshore. There are moments of glassy or light offshore winds, like on Monday the 13th afternoon and Tuesday the 21st afternoon, but the swell runs out of steam. The combined energy falls into the weak range, often under (100). The long period remains, but the size dips below 2ft, making it a tough paddle for a tiny wave. It’s a real lull.

To wrap it up: your best bets are Saturday afternoon the 11th and Sunday afternoon the 12th. Those are the cleanest, most energetic windows with that long, groundswell running into the reef. The rest of the run is mostly small and bumpy, with a few marginal moments. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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