Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down in real feet and miles, the way the old man used to call it. We got one break in the game: Honokohau, a reef and point. And man, it’s been a tough go.

The first good ride isn’t coming until Monday, September 23rd. That’s almost two weeks of garbage waves. Cross-shore winds, chop, flat spells – the whole thing is a bust until then.

Monday, September 23rd: First flicker. Swell hits around 7 ft from the east, period 9 to 10 seconds. Energy is moderate – midrange. Still got a little cross-shore bump, but it’s not a total loss. A start.

Thursday, September 24th – The Day: This is it. Light offshore wind out of the E to ESE, clean as a whistle. Waves hold steady at 7 ft from the east, 10-second period, and the energy jumps to strong – over 1100. The forecast says “very good surf conditions.” That means Honokohau should be glassy, lined up, and fun. It might get a little heavy at that size for beginners, but intermediates will have a blast. Expect a crowd – this spot gets busy, and this is the day everyone’s waiting for.

Friday, September 25th: Still good. Clean cross-offshore breeze, swell a little bigger at 7 ft, period stretching to 11 seconds – real groundswell. Energy stays high. Slightly less pristine than Thursday, but still a solid session.

Then the weekend of the 26th turns messy. Swell holds big at 7–8 ft from the east, 12-second period, monster energy over 2000, but the wind cranks back to a fresh cross-shore, chopping everything up. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not pretty.

So here’s the take: sit tight through the flat spell, and circle Thursday, September 24th on the calendar. That’s the standout. Clean, punchy, good energy. Honokohau delivers.

Rusty.

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