Honolii Beach Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a mixed bag of a forecast for Honolii Beach Park, so let’s break it down.

First off, the water’s sitting at 81° – that’s just about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern starts out pretty average. We’ve got a pulse of swell arriving on Wednesday, September 2nd, but it’s coming from the ENE at 7 ft with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s a weak, choppy groundswell, and with onshore winds, it’s a no-go for paddle surfing. The combined energy’s still moderate (601), but the wind is just ruining it. By Thursday the 3rd, the swell drops a bit, but the wind is still cross-on. It’s not looking good.

Friday the 4th is where things start to get interesting. The swell picks up again, 7 ft from the E, but now the period jumps to 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1645, so we’re in moderate-to-strong territory. The morning’s wind is onshore, but the afternoon goes clean with a light breeze from the NE. It’s still a bit of a gamble, but the potential is there for some fun, lined-up waves, especially at a river mouth like this. Keep an eye on the tide.

The weekend of September 5th and 6th is where we get our standout window. Saturday morning, the swell is 7 ft from the ENE with a 13-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the NE. It’s clean, it’s got energy (1514), and the consistency is very consistent. This is the best on offer. The waves will be a bit too big for beginners, but for the average surfer, it’s going to be a good session. Sunday afternoon, September 6th, is the hidden gem. The swell is 7 ft, still from the ENE, but the wind goes glassy. That’s right – glassy. The combined energy is still strong (1134), and the period is 12 seconds. This is when the break will be at its absolute cleanest, offering the best shape of the entire forecast. It’s a standout.

After that, the wind turns sour. Monday the 7th brings a strong cross-shore from the SE that chops everything up. The swell is still there, but it’s not worth the battle. We then hit a dry spell from Tuesday the 8th through to the middle of the following week. The swell drops, the wind is all over the place, and the conditions are poor. There’s a 5-6 day gap here with no real recommendations.

We get a slight pulse of energy on Thursday the 17th of September, with 7 ft from the ENE and a 10-second period, but the wind is onshore, and the quality is marginal. It’s a distant hope, and the forecast is less certain that far out.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Saturday, September 5th, for the consistent offshore conditions, and Sunday, September 6th, for the glassy perfection. Don’t bother with the rest of the week unless you’re desperate for a paddle. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during the windy, choppy days.

Rusty.

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