Honolii Beach Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for the stretch ahead. We've got a tricky run on our hands, so I'll keep it real.

Alright, look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it for you—the first chunk of this forecast is pretty grim. We're looking at a solid week of poor surf conditions at Honolii Beach Park, starting from Thursday, August 6th. The swell is hanging around the 3ft to 3ft mark from the ENE, but with a short period of 7-8 seconds, the energy is weak (combined energy between 97 and 125). On top of that, the wind is a mess—mostly cross-on or directly onshore, which just makes a mess of the surface. It's not worth paddling out for.

We'll see a tiny spike in size on Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th, with the swell bumping up to 6ft and 5ft from the E, and the energy jumps to 450 and 278 respectively, but it's still poor quality. The wind stays cross-on, and the period is still short at 8 seconds. It's gonna be choppy and unpredictable. Honestly, this stretch is looking more like a kitesurfing setup than a paddling session.

The pattern of poor conditions drags on all the way through to the start of the second week. There's a consistent cross-on wind from the ENE or E, and the swell direction is just off. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 80°, which is right around normal for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze while you're sitting there waiting for a clean wave.

Now, we finally get a glimmer of hope around Saturday, August 15th. The swell picks up to 8ft to 8ft from the ENE, with a period stretching to 9 seconds. The energy is strong, hitting 873. The wind is still onshore, but we're moving from "poor" to "marginal" conditions. This is big for Honolii, but it's a river mouth break, so that long period groundswell (9 seconds is decent) can make it a bit tricky. It's still not the best, but it's the first real sign of life.

The best of the run looks to be Monday, August 17th. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the ENE, still with a 9-second period, and the energy is 699. The wind is a light cross-on from the ENE, so it's not perfect, but it's as clean as we're going to see. This is for the experienced crew, because 7ft is pushing into expert territory. Consistency is usually very consistent here, but crowds are often a problem, so be prepared for a lineup.

After that, it fades back into the poor category for the rest of the 16-day window. The swell drops, the wind shifts back to onshore, and we're back to small, weak waves. The water temp stays warm, but the quality just isn't there.

So, if you're after a wave, the best bet is the 15th through the 17th of August. It's not a glowing recommendation, but it's the only game in town. The rest of the time, you're better off finding something else to do.

Rusty.

Read more