Ka'anapali Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the waves ahead for Ka'anapali Point. It's a reef break that's pretty beginner-friendly, and the water temp is sitting at about 80°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so the wetsuit can stay at home.

Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a flat spell. We're looking at a run of tiny, weak swell and it's not really going to do anything for us. The combined energy is way down, mostly single-digit or low double-digit numbers. There's a tiny blip on Monday the 31st of August where a 6ft NE windswell comes in with a short period of 7 seconds, but the model's calling it marginal, and it's just not worth paddling out for. That period is so short the waves will be all bump and no push. You'd be better off waiting. The wind is a constant cross-off from the ENE, so it's not completely messy, but there's simply no power in the water.

We then slide into a long gap with nothing but poor surf conditions for days. The combined energy numbers for most sessions are in the low tens or even single digits (8, 33, 46 etc.), which is weak stuff. On Sunday the 6th of September, the wind is going to ramp up to a strong 25-31 mph from the NE, which, combined with that minimal 1-2ft SW swell, means the ocean will be a washing machine. Honestly, at that point, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, the light at the end of the tunnel comes around Monday the 8th of September. We finally see the combined energy climb into three digits and then four digits, like 422 and 466. That's a moderate to strong energy signal. The NE swell picks up to 5-6ft with a period of 9 seconds. It’s still a bit short of that ideal groundswell, but it’s rideable. The wind stays a moderate cross-off, so conditions should be clean. This energy carries through the week, with the best day looking like Friday the 11th of September. The swell holds at 5ft from the NE, energy is at 514, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the NE. That's the standout session of this whole forecast. It's promising, but it's two weeks out, so keep an eye on it.

The final morning on Sunday the 13th of September looks okay too, with a bit smaller 4ft NE swell and a light breeze. It's surfable, but that Friday is the one to circle on the calendar. A word on that NE swell direction – the guide says the optimum direction for Ka'anapali Point is from the NW, so this NE swell isn't a perfect match, but with good energy and clean wind, we'll take it. Be aware this spot can be crowded often, so get out there early.

Alright, I'm signing off.
Rusty

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