Honokohau Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming up for Honokohau Harbour.

Alright, to be honest, the next week or so is looking pretty flat and disappointing. We’ve got a long stretch of very small, weak swell with poor conditions for the most part. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll feel nice if you go for a swim.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Saturday the 11th of July. Saturday afternoon we might see a little something. A 2ft swell from the SW with a long period of 18 seconds, giving the wave energy a solid reading of 408. The wind is forecast to be glassy with zero wind, which is a beauty. That long period groundswell at a reef break like this could set up some clean lines, but don't expect much size. It’ll be a session for the patient ones.

The next standout is Sunday the 12th of July. The afternoon session is looking like the pick of the week. We’ve got a 2ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and the energy reading of 438. The wind is forecast to go glassy again, and the word "expect good surf conditions" is in the notes. The swell might be small, but with those conditions, it could be the cleanest wave you’ll get.

A couple of days later, we have another potential window on Monday the 13th of July. The afternoon again shows 2ft from the SW with that 14-second period and glassy conditions, energy reading 298. The forecast mentions rain showers, but if you can get out under a passing cloud, the waves could be very tidy.

After that, the consistency drops right off again. The 16th and 17th of July see a slight bump in energy up around 600-655 from the WNW, but the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping the quality poor. The last date to really pay attention to is Thursday the 23rd of July. That morning has 2ft from the SW with a 15-second period, a glassy wind, and an energy reading of 234. The file calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so it's a last-ditch option if you're desperate.

So, truth be told, the best on offer is the glassy afternoon sessions on Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of July, with the Sunday edging it for slightly more energy. Keep your expectations in check on the size though. For the most part, the setup here looks more interesting for a paddle board or a kite surfer than a surfer looking for a proper wave.

Rusty.

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