Honolii Beach Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Grab a coffee, because I’ve combed through the numbers for Honolii Beach Park, and honestly, it’s a pretty flat run for the next couple of weeks.

Overall Pattern

Right from the jump, the outlook is thin. The first real surf worth talking about doesn’t show until that Saturday, the 18th of July, and even then it’s just barely on the radar. After that, we’re looking at a long, dusty stretch of nothing recommended until the very end of the month. From the 12th right through to the 25th of July, nearly every session is marked by poor surf conditions. It’s a tough stretch with only a couple of sessions that even reach a marginal rating.

The First Days – A Slow Start

The forecast kicks off with Honolii Beach Park on Sunday the 12th of July under rain showers and a 15 mph ENE cross-on wind. The swell is a weak 3 ft from the NNE with a short period of 7 seconds and combined energy of only 99. That’s barely a bump. The waves are messy and choppy. Monday and Tuesday don’t get much better – the swell bumps up to 5 ft to 6 ft, but period stays short at 8 seconds and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, spoiling any shape. The water temp is sitting at 80°F with a normal anomaly, so that’s about right for the time of year.

A Glimmer of Hope – The Standout

The one session that stands out is the morning of Sunday the 26th of July. The wind drops right back to a light 5 mph from the east – that’s glassy, cross-onshore conditions – with a 4 ft E swell running a long 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to 915, a moderate but solid pulse for the area. This is the best on offer. The longer period groundswell will bring proper shape and power, but that long gap between sets is fine for the paddle out. It could clean up nicely with that light wind. It’s only a marginal call right now – a “2” score – but this is the one to watch. Being a river break, it can handle a long-period swell, though at 4 ft it’s not too big, so intermediate surfers will be alright. Crowds are often here, so expect some company if you go.

Later Build But Still Mixed

Heading into Monday the 27th of July, the swell holds around 4 ft to 5 ft from the E and ENE with a 14-second period and energy ramping up to 1409 – strong energy for sure. But the wind is pinned onshore at 15 mph from the NE and NNE, turning what could be a solid groundswell into a bumpy, onshore mess. It’s marginal at best.

The Verdict

Overall, don’t plan your week around Honolii right now. The real standout is that Sunday morning the 26th of July – it’s the best chance for clean, lined-up waves if that light wind holds. Before that, you’re looking at a lot of nothing. That’s a solid 12 days of poor surf. But as we know, the forecast can always flip. For now, keep your board waxed and your eyes on that last Sunday of the month.

Rusty.

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