Kahutara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the full 16-day rundown for Kahutara. We’ve got a classic mixed bag of solid south swell pulses and some real flat spells in between, so you’ll need to pick your moments.

This stretch starts with a bit of a slow warm-up. Thursday the 27th has some size but the wind is a mess – cross-on and choppy, so it’s pretty ordinary. Not worth paddling out for. Things improve rapidly by Friday afternoon the 28th though, with a cleaner cross-off breeze and a 3-foot south swell. It’s small but fun and clean.

The real standout hits early next week. Monday morning the 31st of August is the first proper highlight: 6 feet of south swell (12-second period), clean conditions with a light cross-off, and a solid energy punch (1440). The water temp is sitting at 51°F, which is dead normal for this time of year. That’s the one to circle – it’s clean, punchy, and has plenty of push for experienced surfers.

Then we get a serious spike. Tuesday morning the 1st of September brings 10 feet of south swell (12-second period) and glassy, offshore winds. The combined energy is massive (2140), but that’s a big wave day – only for the experts. Kahutara is a reef and point setup, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, but it’s going to be heavy and thick. Not for the faint-hearted.

After that, the swell tapers fast. Wednesday the 2nd still has a clean 5-foot south swell (offshore), but by Thursday the 3rd we’re down to waist-high scraps. There’s a long flat spell from the 5th of September right through to the 10th – several days of nothing but tiny, energy-less waves. On the 8th there’s a glassy morning but it’s only 1 foot… not worth getting wet for.

Finally, the 16-day window closes with a late pulse. Friday morning the 11th of September sees 10 feet of south-southwest swell (9-second period) – shorter period, so it’s a bit lumpy, but with light cross-off winds and a glassy afternoon, it cleans right up. The energy is strong (1909), and it’s a solid option for experienced surfers. That’s your second standout, but it’s a long way out – promising but less certain.

Overall, the best bets are Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September for the size, and the clean Friday afternoon window on the 11th of September. The rest of the time is flat or blown out. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because when Kahutara fires, it’s worth the wait.

Rusty.

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