Kailua Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for Kailua Beach.

It's a tough stretch of days ahead, I'm not gonna lie. Right now, the ocean is a messy, choppy beast. We've got a lot of cross-onshore wind and lumpy conditions making for nothing but poor surf. The first real chance to even paddle out with a smile is Tuesday, the 8th of September. The morning and afternoon will see a drop in the wind and cleaner conditions, but the swell is still a bit messy and the energy is moderate (around 915), so it's marginal at best. Not a standout, just a glimmer of hope.

We've got a long, long run of poor and marginal days after that. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is small and weak. Honestly, from the 8th right through to the 19th of September, the surf quality is just not there. It's a real bummer.

But hold on. The end of the window is finally looking promising. The standout comes on Saturday the 19th of September. The morning is still light cross-onshore and average, but the afternoon is the one. The wind switches to a light S, and the ocean goes glassy. That's a major positive. We're looking at a clean, surfable 4 ft swell from the ENE, and the energy is picking up a little (177). It's not huge, but it's clean, and that's gold.

Then Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st of September look even better for the early birds. The mornings are glassy, with a light wind from the ENE and ESE, and the swell holds steady at 4 ft from the E. The period stretches to 8-9 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The energy is creeping up to around 241-285, which is nice. These are the best sessions on offer. But remember, this is a point break, and with that swell direction from the ENE, it's not the optimum for Kailua Beach. It'll be fun, but don't expect perfection.

The water temp is sitting at a nice 81°, which is totally normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed. Oh, and the crowds? Kailua is a popular spot, so expect some company when the conditions are good, especially on that glassy weekend.

So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are a write-off. If you're a kite surfer, the strong onshore winds might be your thing, but for paddle surfing, it's a no-go. Your best bet is to wait for the glassy conditions on the 19th and 20th of September. The afternoon of the 19th and the mornings of the 20th and 21st are the standouts. Don't hold your breath for anything before that.

Stay salty, Rusty.

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