Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, folks, let's talk about what's coming up at Hulihee Palace. This spot is a very consistent reef break that points into the SSW swell, and it's the only game in town for this whole stretch. The water's sitting at a nice 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

We're looking at a bit of a slow start. The first few days will be surfable but nothing to get overly excited about. The swell is small, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, but the real issue is the wind. It's cross-on or cross, which will leave the surface a bit bumpy. The combined energy is moderate, bouncing around the 300s (378) to low 400s (420) mark. It’s not a write-off for a longboard or a fun fish, but you’ll be working for it.

Now, hold on, because things start to shape up on Thursday the 13th. Thursday afternoon, we get a dose of glassy conditions with a clean 4 ft swell from the SSW. That's a long period, 15 seconds too, which means proper groundswell with some punch. The energy jumps to 816, which is solidly moderate. This is a good little window, a real standout for the near term. Friday the 14th is also worth a look, especially the afternoon when it goes glassy again, though the swell drops to 3 ft.

Then we hit Saturday the 15th and it all turns to custard. The wind howls from the north at 19 mph with a risk of thunderstorms, and the surf turns to lumpy, choppy junk. The scores drop right off. That rough stretch carries on through to about the 19th, with strong onshores and poor conditions. It’s a real dead patch for about a week, honestly.

But look further ahead! The real prize is shaping up for Monday the 25th of August. We’re looking at a solid 4 ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s proper energy, with the combined energy hitting 1418, which is strong. The wind is light and offshore from the west in the morning. That is a bonafide standout for the experts. That long period swell is going to peel beautifully down this reef. The slight cross-on in the afternoon is a minor bummer, but the morning session should be firing clean. The wave quality is good but the size and power mean it’s for the experienced crew only.

So, the best of the bunch? Lock in Thursday the 13th afternoon for a clean, fun session, and circle Monday the 25th on your calendar for the real deal, though that one's more for the confident surfers.

Rusty.

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