Kahutara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.

Right now, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days are not really worth paddling out for, but we’ve got a beast of a swell building for the weekend. The standout by a long shot is Saturday, August 1st, with a solid 15ft SSW swell rolling in. The combined energy is massive (8420), so this is serious power. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be a proper session. The wind is offshore from the WSW, keeping things clean, and the water temp is about 50°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, is glassy with a 6ft SSE swell, but the period is 10 seconds, so it’s a bit of a weaker wave. The energy is moderate (957). Not a day to go crazy for, but a nice relaxed paddle if you’re keen.

Monday, August 3rd, drops right back to 3ft SSE swell. The wind is offshore from the WNW, so it’s clean, but the energy is low (378). It’s a small day, more of a longboarder’s vibe.

Tuesday, August 4th, sees a jump back up to 12ft S swell with a 14-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of push and shape, but the energy is high (4635). The wind is cross-off from the WSW, so it’s still clean. This one’s for the experts again.

Wednesday, August 5th, is the next highlight. The morning is glassy with a 7ft S swell, 12-second period, and solid energy (1526). The wind is light offshore from the W, making it clean. This is a real sweet spot for experienced surfers – not too big, but plenty of juice.

After that, the swell drops off fast. Thursday through to the following Tuesday is mostly small, messy, or onshore. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The water is still cold, around 50°F, and the wind is often cross or cross-on, so it’s not worth the effort.

Then, on August 11th, Tuesday, we get a weird one. A 7ft ENE swell, but with a short period of just 7 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The wind is cross-off from the WSW, so it’s clean, but the energy is moderate (562).

August 12th, Wednesday, brings an 12ft ENE swell with an 11-second period, so that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is strong (3912), and the wind is cross-off from the WSW. This one has potential for the experts, but it’s a mixed bag.

The very end of the period, August 15th, Saturday, is a nice surprise. The morning is completely glassy, calm wind, with a 5ft SSW swell. The energy is strong (1024). This is a great option for experienced surfers, and it’s going to be clean and lined up.

Overall, the best bets are Saturday, August 1st, and Saturday, August 15th, for the bigger, cleaner swells. The rest of the time is mostly small or messy, especially that long gap in the middle.

Rusty.

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