K.O.A Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me break this down for you. The outlook for K.O.A. over the next couple of weeks is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much at the start—four days of flat, windy, or just plain messy conditions from the 4th to the 7th of July. The water temperature is sitting at 79°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Then on the morning of Wednesday, 8th July, we finally see a tiny pulse of swell—2 ft from the ESE, with a light offshore wind from the WSW. The waves are surfable but honestly, it’s ordinary. The energy is weak (57), so don’t expect much. That little window closes fast, and we’re back to poor conditions through the 9th, 10th, and 11th.

The real action starts to show up on the 12th. Sunday morning the 12th has a small 1 ft SE swell with light offshore wind, but it’s still just ordinary. The afternoon brings a jump in size—5 ft from the NNE—but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s choppy and messy. That’s more of a kite surfing setup than a paddle session.

Now, the standout days are Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th July. Monday morning you’ve got 6 ft of NE swell, which is right in the optimum direction for this spot. The wind is glassy—dead calm—so the surface will be clean as a whistle. The swell energy is moderate (420), and the waves will have some punch. The period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a short-period swell, meaning it’ll be a bit crumbly, but with that offshore glass, it’ll still be fun for intermediate surfers. It’s a bit big for beginners though. Tuesday morning the 14th is another good one: 5 ft from the ENE, again with offshore wind (WSW 6 mph), and the energy is solid (301). The period is 8 seconds, so a little more shape. Both these mornings are the best on offer.

After that, the swell drops off fast. The 15th has some leftover 3 ft ENE swell but the wind turns cross-off, and by the 16th it’s back to tiny, wind-affected junk. The rest of the forecast through the 19th is just poor conditions with no real surf.

So if you’re looking to get wet, aim for Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th July mornings. The glassy conditions and decent swell direction make those the clear winners. The crowds can be an issue at K.O.A. sometimes, but on a Monday and Tuesday it might be a bit quieter. Keep an eye on the long-range—it’s not a classic run, but these two days are worth the wait.

Rusty

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