Honolii Beach Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for the Big Island looking at this 16-day stretch.

Honestly, it’s a tough run. The first real chance to paddle out isn’t until Saturday, September 5th, and even then, it’s a bit of a fight. The good news is there’s some solid swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a real pain in the neck.

The main event hits Saturday morning, September 5th. We’re looking at a 7ft swell from the ENE with a 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is pumping at 1610, so there’s plenty of push. The water is about 81°, which is normal for this time of year. The problem is the wind. That ENE wind at 10 km/h is coming right onshore, making it cross-on. It’s light, but it’s going to mess with the surface. Saturday afternoon holds a 8ft swell, still ENE, but the wind is directly onshore. For a river break like Honolii, that long period can sometimes wrap in better than you think, but the wind is a buzzkill. The crowds are listed as “often,” so expect company.

Sunday, September 6th, the wind gets worse. A 7ft swell, but the wind is a cross-shore from the ESE at 15 km/h, with a risk of thunderstorms. The energy drops to 1126, and the period goes to 12 seconds. It’s surfable, but the chop will be rough. The swell backs off through the week, dropping to 6ft by Tuesday, September 8th, with the period down to 10 seconds and the wind picking up to 25 km/h from the SE. That’s a moderate breeze, creating a real mess. For a beginner spot, this is not good.

By Wednesday, September 9th, the swell is down to 3ft, and the energy is only 312. It’s weak. The wind is still a light cross-onshore. From the 9th right through to the 20th of September, it’s a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The swell never really gets above 5ft after that first weekend, and the periods are short (mostly 7-10 seconds). The energy stays under 700 for the most part, with a few days dropping below 100, which is barely a ripple. The wind is mostly light, but it’s almost always cross-on or onshore, keeping the surface bumpy.

There’s a tiny flicker on Friday, September 11th, with a 5ft swell and 12-second period, but it’s still cross-on from the E. Not enough to call it a standout.

The best bet is that first Saturday morning, September 5th. It’s the biggest swell, the longest period, and the most energy. But the wind is a problem. If you’re an experienced surfer who can handle side-on wind and a crowded line-up, that’s your window. The 7ft to 8ft swell is in the “too big for beginners” territory, especially with the long period pushing it. For the average surfer, this is a tough 16 days. The break is very consistent, so the waves are there, but the quality is just not happening. We’ll see if the forecasts change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Read more