Ka'anapali Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Ka'anapali Point.

Honestly, the first couple of weeks are a bit of a write-off for decent waves. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf with barely any energy. From Sunday 2nd August all the way through to the morning of Sunday 16th August, the swell is tiny – mostly around 1.0ft – and the wave energy is really low, often under 100 (as low as 9 to 76). The wind is a constant cross-off from the ENE, so it’s not messy, but there’s just nothing to work with. It’s clean but flat. That’s a solid two-week gap with no worthwhile surf.

The water temperature is sitting right around 80°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so at least the wait will be comfortable.

Now, here’s the glimmer of hope. Things start to look a little more interesting on Monday 17th August. The swell picks up to 2ft to 2ft, coming from the WNW with a period of 15-16 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps up to 249 on Monday morning and then to 280 by Monday afternoon – that’s the first real energy we’ve seen. The wind swings light from the south, which is a cross-off for this spot, and we’re even seeing “expect good surf conditions” for the afternoon. Ka'anapali Point is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will actually wrap in nicely here. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but with that size and period, it’ll be a fun, clean little wave. The optimum swell direction is NW, and this WNW swell is close enough to be a solid match.

This Monday 17th afternoon is the standout. It’s the only period in the whole 16-day window that’s worth paddling out for. Keep in mind it’s more than a week away, so don’t get too attached to the timing, but it’s the one to aim for. The rest of the time? Better have a backup plan – maybe a longboard or a snorkel.

Rusty.

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