Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a rough one. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the first real chance at decent surf kicks off on Wednesday, July 29th, and from there it’s a real mixed bag of wind and chop, with a long stretch of poor conditions in the middle.

The only spot worth talking about is Honokohau (a reef and point setup). The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

We start on Wednesday, July 29th, with a bit of promise. The afternoon brings a 5ft swell from the NE, with a period of 8 seconds, and a light easterly cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (346). It’s clean, and it’s the best we’re going to see for a while. That’s your window.

But don’t get too excited. From Thursday, July 30th, things go south. The wind cranks up from the ENE, hitting 22 mph, and the swell jumps to 7ft by Friday, July 31st. The problem is the wind stays fresh and cross or cross-off, and the surf gets lumpy and messy. The scores are low, and it’s just not good for paddling. For a few days there, especially Saturday, August 1st, the combined energy is strong (1236 in the afternoon) but the conditions are too blown out. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

Sunday, August 2nd, through to the middle of the following week stays poor. The wind is relentless, the swell is short-period (8 seconds or less), and the surf is just a mess of cross-chop. There’s a glimmer on Tuesday, August 4th, with a longer-period 11-second swell, but the wind is still cross-shore and the conditions are marginal. The combined energy is moderate (594), but it’s nothing to write home about.

After that, it’s a long, dry spell. The swell drops way down by Wednesday, August 5th, and into the second week, there’s barely any energy. The 2ft swell from the west on Monday, August 10th, is weak and the wind is still blowing. It’s a real lull.

The only other flicker of hope comes on Tuesday, August 11th, with a 6ft swell from the east and a cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (314). It’s clean, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so the waves will be a bit choppy and less powerful. Still, that’s the pick of the second week, but it’s a long way off and the forecast is less certain.

So, the best bet is Honokohau on Wednesday, July 29th, in the afternoon. It’s the only stand-out clean window. The rest of the time? It’s a waiting game. The wind is the enemy here, and until it settles, we’re stuck with lumpy, blown-out surf. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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