Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Honokohau. We’re looking at a pretty long stretch ahead, and honestly, the first week is a write-off for good surfing. The pattern shows a lot of cross-shore wind and junky conditions, so you’ll be waiting until the second week for anything half-decent.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday, September 8th, in the afternoon. The wind finally swings offshore from the south at a gentle 9 mph, and that’s a major positive. The swell is 6 ft from the ENE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (802). It’s not huge, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean and offer some fun, lined-up waves. That’s the standout of the whole 16-day window. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no weirdness there.

After that, the rest of the first week and into the second week is a total bummer. From Wednesday the 9th morning onward, we get a run of poor surf conditions with cross-shore breezes and lumpy chop. The wind stays mostly out of the ENE, which is cross for this spot, and that just kills the quality. The swell drops off, and the energy values get weak, dipping into the 100s and 200s. It’s a long, flat, and choppy run.

The next time things might get interesting is the following week. By Monday, September 21st, the swell comes back up a bit, around 6 ft from the E, with a period of 9 seconds and moderate energy (563). The wind is cross-off at 16 mph, which keeps it clean-ish. But it’s still described as marginal, so don’t get your hopes too high. The following Tuesday morning looks similar, but the wind goes cross-shore again, bringing back the chop.

So, to sum it up: the only real window to jump on is Tuesday afternoon, September 8th. After that, it’s a lot of waiting around. That’s the honest truth for this one.

Rusty.

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