Honolii Beach Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for us. Honestly, it’s a bit of a rough patch ahead, so temper those expectations.

We’re looking at Honolii Beach Park, a river-mouth setup that’s usually pretty consistent. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, which is fine. The problem is, for the first week or so, it’s a real struggle. We’ve got a lot of days with rain, thunderstorms, and onshore winds that are just trashing any chance of a decent wave. The swell energy is weak too, barely hitting 75 on Saturday the 22nd, and then it just flatlines with zero energy on the 23rd. That’s a long, quiet gap right at the start.

Things don't really look promising until late in the run. The first real flicker of hope comes around Monday the 24th. We see a pulse of swell, 6ft from the east, with moderate energy (381). The wind is cross-shore though, which isn't ideal, and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy. It’s still only rated as marginal. That’s the best of a bad bunch early on, but you wouldn’t drive out of your way for it.

The surf quality remains poor right through the end of August and into the first days of September. There’s a bit of a tease on Friday the 28th, where the period jumps right up to 17 seconds, giving a solid 481 energy reading on a small 3ft east swell. That’s a long-period groundswell, which usually means better shape, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll be bumpy. It’s a shame, because that long period would have been magic on a point break, but Honolii is a river mouth and with that onshore wind, it’s not going to deliver.

The standouts? Honestly, there isn't one. Nothing here is truly good. If you had to pick a time to go, maybe the afternoon of Thursday the 3rd of September could be worth a look. We’ve got a 6ft east swell (374 energy) and the wind swings offshore from the NE, which is clean and glassy. The period is still short at 8 seconds, so the waves will be a bit crumbly, but it’ll be the cleanest surf of the whole run.

Other than that, it’s a lot of onshore wind and poor conditions. The swell picks up a bit towards the 5th and 6th of September, getting to 6ft from the ENE, but the wind stays cross-onshore or onshore, making it a messy, choppy affair. It’s more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddler’s dream. For the most part, you’re better off waiting for the next system to roll through. Forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope entirely, but as it stands, this is a quiet stretch.

Rusty.

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