Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for this spot.

So, we're looking at Honokohau. I gotta be straight with you—the first two weeks of this forecast are a real bummer. We're looking at a solid stretch of nothing but "poor surf conditions" from now all the way through to the 26th of July. That's a long, dry spell. The wind is just a pest, coming in cross-shore the whole time, and it's not shy about it, blowing between 12 and 22 mph most days. That's gonna chop up whatever tiny bumps are out there. The swell is a mess of short-period stuff, mostly under 8 seconds, and the energy is all over the place, but the wave comment is a firm "no" every single time. It's a quiet period, so if you're itching to get wet, you'll have to wait.

Now, let's be optimistic. The light at the end of the tunnel shows up on the 27th of July. That Monday morning, the wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the east, and the ocean finally wakes up. We're looking at a 4ft groundswell, but it's a long-period 15 seconds from the east, which is packing some serious energy (936). That's a moderate to strong energy reading, and it's going to feel like a proper ocean swell. The wave comment is "expect very good surf conditions" – that's the first time we've seen anything like that. This is the standout session. The water's sitting at a very normal 79°, so no surprises there.

The energy builds even more into the 28th of July, with a 7ft swell from the ENE, period 13 seconds, and the energy is a massive 1732. That's a lot of power. But it's a bit of a double-edged sword. At over 8ft, it's only for the experts, and the wind picks up to a cross-shore 9 mph, so it won't be as clean as the glassy morning before. The tide or something else is also looking a bit questionable. Still, for the big-wave crew, that Tuesday morning could be a proper session.

Honokohau is a reef and point break, and it's consistently breaking. It's also fairly exposed, which is good for catching this east swell. The optimum swell direction is north, and this is coming from the east and ENE, so it's not a perfect match, but it's close enough to get good waves. Keep in mind that with a long-period swell like this, it can break a bit straight on a beach break, but Honokohau is a point and reef, so it should handle it beautifully. Crowds are "often" here, so expect company, especially if the surf is good.

So, to sum it up: a long, flat, windy wait until the 27th of July. That Monday morning is the one to circle – glassy, clean, and a solid, long-period groundswell. The 28th of July has more size for the experts, but it's not as clean. Don't hold your breath for the first two weeks.

Rusty.

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