Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into what's on the table for the next two and a half weeks. I've been looking at the numbers for Honokohau, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough outlook. We start off with a long stretch of nothing good. From now straight through until the 24th of July, every session is a write-off – dodgy cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and just messy conditions. That's a solid two weeks of sitting on the beach watching the whitecaps. Don't get too down though, the forecast can always evolve, but right now, we’re in a dry spell.

The first day that even gets a whisper of a wave is Saturday the 25th of July. Even then, it’s only a marginal call. We've got a gentle breeze and a slight cross-chop. The swell bumps up a touch to 6 ft from the ENE, but with a short period of only 7 seconds, it's not going to have much push or shape. The combined energy is quite low (277). It's a "maybe" sort of day – worth a look if you're desperate for a paddle, but don't expect any gems.

That slight improvement doesn't last. By Sunday the 26th, we're straight back into moderate cross-shore winds and poor conditions. Honestly, for the entire forecast window, there are no standout sessions, no days I can point to and say "that's your one."

Even though this spot is fairly exposed and normally consistent, the wind just won't play ball. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. For a reef and point break like Honokohau, we usually need the swell to line up right. The optimum direction is from the North, but we’re getting nothing but Easterly energy with short periods, and that just isn't working with the cross-breeze. If this were a beach break, I’d say it looks better for the kite crew, but here it’s just a frustrating wait.

So, bottom line: hang tight. Grab a coffee, watch the horizon, and hope the models shift for the better. There isn’t a single true standout on offer. This run is a blank one.

Rusty.

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