Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because I’ve been staring at the charts for Honokohau and it’s a pretty quiet story for the most part. We’ve got a solid run of days coming up, but don’t expect a lot of action until we push into the back half of the window.

Honokohau

Right now, through the middle of August, it’s pretty flat and you’ll be fighting a cross shore breeze most days. The water temp here is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing wild. The real problem is the swell energy is weak, dropping down to around 90 on Thursday morning, combined energy of all swells directed here. It’s small, short period stuff, mostly around 7 to 8 seconds, and the wind is just never lining up right. We’ve got a long stretch from Sunday the 16th all the way through to around Friday the 28th where the scores are pretty much zero. That’s a tough run.

There is a glimmer, though. Come Saturday the 29th, we start to see some size push in. The morning of the 29th, we’re looking at a solid 12 ft swell out of the east, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving around – combined energy of all swells directed here hits a massive 2056. That’s strong stuff. And the wind is cross-offshore, which means the face should be clean. That’s your standout. But, and it’s a big but, that’s a long way out. The forecast confidence is lower, so treat it as promising but not a lock. Also, with swell that big, well over 8 ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers. The reef and point setup here handles it well, but it’s not a beginner’s day. The crowds are often around here, so expect some company.

The following days, the 30th and 31st, still have decent size, but the wind shifts back to cross and the energy drops. It’s a short window of quality before it fades again.

So, if you’re desperate, keep an eye on the 29th of August. That’s your best bet in the whole 16-day period. Everything else is a pass.

Rusty

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