Honokohau Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’re kickin’ things off with a bit of a slow burner. The first real chance to get wet comes on Sunday afternoon, July 5th, at Honokohau Harbour (Hawaii). The swell’s pushing a modest 3 ft out of the SSW, but the real story here is the water temp. Sitting at 82°F, it’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus. The combined energy is moderate at 759. The wind is a light cross-on at 3 mph, which is okay but not perfect. It’s a reef set-up, consistent, and best for intermediate surfers. The wave comment says it’s marginal, so don’t expect magic.

Monday morning, July 6th, is not much to write home about with a similar 3 ft SSW swell, but the wind is a light cross-shore. The afternoon, however, catches a glimpse of hope. The wind goes glassy, and the conditions are predicted to be good. The swell drops slightly to 3 ft, but that glassy surface will make it feel clean. Energy is still moderate at 599.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, is another glassy session with 3 ft SSW swell (energy 477). This is a standout for the early part of the week. The wind is offshore, WNW, at 3 mph, which is a major positive. It’ll be clean and fun for the intermediate crew. The afternoon on Tuesday turns a bit cross-shore, so morning is the call.

From Wednesday, July 8th, through to Friday, July 11th, the surf drops off significantly. Swell heights dip below 3 ft, and we get onshore winds that kill the quality. The wave energy drops into the weak range, with some readings as low as 54. The wave comments are poor, so don’t bother. There’s a gap of about three days with no real recommendations.

We start to see a pulse of energy again on Saturday, July 11th, in the afternoon. The swell is small at 2 ft from the SW, but the period stretches to 18 seconds, which is a very long period groundswell. That’s a promising sign. The combined energy is moderate at 422, and the wind is light cross-shore. It’s marginal, but the long period says there’s some potential if you’re patient.

Sunday, July 12th, is the best of the week. The morning is still marginal, but the afternoon turns glassy again with a 2 ft SW swell, period of 16 seconds, and combined energy of 457. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a true standout. For a reef break like Honokohau Harbour, that long period will mean long lines and clean walls. The wind is glassy, so you’ll be surfing in perfect conditions.

The following week, from July 13th to July 20th, is a slow fade. The swell holds around 2 ft to 3 ft, mostly from the SW and WNW, but onshore winds become the norm. The energy stays moderate, topping out at 674 on Wednesday, July 15th, but the wind is cross-on or onshore, trashing the quality. The wave comments are mostly “marginal” or “poor.” There’s one last glassy moment on Sunday morning, July 19th, with a tiny 2 ft W swell, but the energy is only 144, so it’s really just a paddle. Not worth a special trip.

Overall, the standout is Sunday afternoon, July 12th, at Honokohau Harbour. The glassy wind, the long period groundswell, and the moderate energy make it the pick of the month. The morning of Tuesday, July 7th, is a close second for a clean, smaller session.

Rusty out.

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