Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

So, the good news is we've got a consistent reef and point break on the cards, Honokohau. It's a consistent setup, so it's not a total blank. The bad news is that for the first few days, the wind is a bit of a bastard. We're looking at a bit of a slow start, so don't get your hopes up for the first week.

The real standout is shaping up to be Tuesday, September 8th. That morning, the wind is due to swing offshore from the SSE at a gentle 9 mph. The swell will be a solid 6 ft from the ENE, with a period of 11 seconds. That's proper groundswell, and it's going to give the waves some good shape and power. The combined energy is reading 943, which is moderate, but with that offshore wind, it's going to be clean as a whistle. The afternoon looks good too, holding at 5 ft with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The water's sitting at 80°, which is right on the money for this time of year, so a steamer is not necessary.

The other glimmer of hope is Sunday, September 6th in the afternoon. The swell is up to 8 ft from the E, but the wind is going to be a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is a strong 1561, so there's heaps of grunt in the water. The period is 12 seconds, so it's a good, lined-up groundswell. That's a solid wave, but at 8 ft, it's getting into the territory where beginners should be careful. It's going to be a lot cleaner than the rest of the week.

The first week is tough. From Friday, September 4th through to Sunday, September 7th, it's mostly cross-shore winds and lumpy, bumpy conditions. The swell is there, but it's a bit of a mess. The energy is high, between 880 and 2010, but the wind is ruining the party. Not much to get excited about until the end of the first week.

From Wednesday, September 9th onwards, things get a bit sad. The swell drops off and the period shortens to 8 seconds or less. It's a short, choppy windswell that's not going to hold its shape. The combined energy dips well below 600, and the wind doesn't let up, staying fresh and cross-shore. There's no real standout in this second week. A few mornings around the 16th of September show a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still weak and short-period. It's a flat spell, plain and simple. It's a blank run of about 9 days, so don't be holding your breath for a surf until the end of the first week.

So, in my book, the best bet is Tuesday, September 8th. Get on it if you can. Sunday the 6th afternoon is a decent secondary option if you're a confident surfer. The rest of the time, it's a kite-surfing show.

Rusty.

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