Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for Hulihee Palace. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell to start, so don’t rush out just yet. The first real chance for a paddle kicks off on Saturday the 26th of July.

The main story is a long-period groundswell from the SSW that fills in over the weekend, but the size is small, around 3ft, and it’s not very powerful. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, hitting 827 (Saturday afternoon). The water temp is sitting at a pleasant 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year. The best of the weekend looks to be Saturday the 26th of July, afternoon. The wind will be light out of the WNW, blowing cross-onshore but still keeping it clean enough for those small, tidy reef waves. Don’t expect barrels, but for a light session, it’ll do.

Sunday the 27th of July afternoon is the other little standout. The wind goes glassy out of the west, and those 3ft SSW waves will be holding a 14-second period. This is the pick of the week, honestly. That longer period means better-shaped waves and easier paddling, but it’s still small. The energy is weak, only 288. Since the swell is slight, it won’t be too challenging, but the glassy conditions are a major positive. The break is very consistent, which helps, and it’s a reef, so it should handle that long-period swell well. Expect the crowd to be there sometimes.

After that, it’s a tough watch. From Monday the 28th of July straight through to Thursday the 7th of August, it’s basically a write-off. The swell drops to 2ft to 2ft, the period gets choppy, and most windows have cross-onshore wind or are flagged as poor conditions. There’s a long, bleak gap in quality surf for over a week. The energy levels drop below 200, and most comments are “poor surf conditions.” Not much you can do but wait.

Hold on, there is a little flicker of hope on Friday the 7th of August, afternoon. The wind goes glassy again, and we see a tiny 1ft swell from the SW. The energy is still very weak (102), but those glassy conditions make it surfable if you’re desperate. The period is 14 seconds, so again, longer lines, but you’ll really be scratching for a wave.

Looking into the second week, Sunday the 9th of August, morning, offers a slight increase to 2ft from the west, with cross-onshore wind. It’s not a standout, just a slight improvement after a very long drought. The energy is 270, which is still very weak. It’s best to keep an eye on this long-range window, but don’t bet the farm on it.

To keep it real, there’s no standout epic session here. The best on offer is that glassy Sunday afternoon on July 27th. After that, it’s a waiting game. At a spot that’s very consistent, this sort of blank run isn't the norm, so we can hope the forecast shifts.

Stay patient, and keep your board waxed.

Rusty

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