Honokohau Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Looks like we’re in for a flat spell first up, so don't be in a rush to wax up. The good news is that the water is sitting at a very pleasant 81°F which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, but a nice little bonus when you do get in.

The first real chance to wet a line comes on Tuesday afternoon, the 28th of July, at Honokohau Harbour (Hawaii). We’re looking at a small 3ft SSW swell, nothing powerful, but the wind is glassy – dead calm from the SW at 3 mph. That’s a major positive for a reef break, meaning the surface will be clean as a whistle. The combined wave energy is moderate (307), so there’s enough to push you around. It’s a consistent spot, but it can get a crowd on it sometimes, so keep that in mind if you’re looking for solitude.

After that brief window, we’ve got a solid stretch of nothing much. From Wednesday the 29th right through to about Saturday the 8th of August, it’s a write-off. The wind is all over the shop – cross-on, onshore, and just generally messy – and the swell stays tiny. The odd session might be *surfable* but “very ordinary” is being kind. You’d be fighting for scraps.

Now, the second week starts to get interesting, but it’s a long-range call so keep the salt in your hair. From Sunday the 9th of August, we see a proper SSW groundswell building. The period is a solid 17 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell – that means proper energy, better shaped waves, but longer waits between sets. The combined energy jumps to 538 on Sunday morning, building to 697 on Monday the 10th. The swell height is 3ft to 4ft, so still small to moderate, but the quality of the swell is there. The wind is light, often glassy or light offshore, so the conditions will be pristine. The best of the whole run is likely Monday the 10th of August – morning has light offshore wind from the W at 3 mph, and the swell is at 4ft from the SSW at 15 seconds. The energy is strong (697). This is a standout for the reef, but because it’s over a week out, don’t bank on it just yet.

The rest of the second week sees a bit of a drop-off, with the wind turning a little cross-on again, and the swell fading. The 12th of August afternoon shows a bit of a pulse (3ft, 13 seconds, SSW) but the wind is light cross-on, so it’s more of a maybe.

Overall, for the next 16 days, the standout is the 28th of July for the glassy conditions, and the 10th of August for the quality of the swell. The big gap in the middle is a bummer, but it’s how it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

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