Kanaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for Kanaha over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow burner. From Wednesday, the 26th, all the way through the first week of September, the surf is there but it’s not really firing. The wind is a steady cross-off or cross breeze most of the time, which keeps the surface looking clean, but the swell is short-period and the energy is just average. The combined energy readings are mostly in the 150 to 350 range, so it’s moderate at best. You’ll see waves from 4ft to 5ft out of the ENE, but with a period of just 6 to 8 seconds, it’s going to be a bit weak and messy. Honestly, the conditions are labelled as marginal or poor all through that first week, so don’t get your hopes up.

The real bright spot comes around Thursday, the 3rd of September. The quality finally starts to look up. The swell is still around 5ft from the ENE, but the period improves a little, and the wind stays light and cross-off. The combined energy bumps up to 389, which is moderate but feels more powerful. The real standout, though, is the 5th of September. On Saturday morning, we’ve got a 5ft ENE groundswell with a period of 10 seconds, light cross-off winds, and a combined energy reading of 444. That’s the best-looking window in the whole run. The water temperature is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much normal for the time of year, so you’ll be fine in boardshorts.

Now, a word on Kanaha. It’s a reef break, exposed to the NNE, and it’s fairly consistent. The crowds are a factor here – they show up sometimes, so you’ll likely have company. The swell direction is ENE, which is a good angle for the spot. The 5th of September is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s the best balance of size, period, and wind we’ve got.

After that, the surf tails off again. The 6th of September has a brief spike in energy (536 in the morning), but the swell drops to 4ft and the period gets shorter. The second week looks patchy, with more rain showers and a stronger ENE breeze picking up around the 8th. The swell drops further, down to 3ft by the 9th, and the energy falls off. It’s not looking great for a solid session then.

Overall, the best bet is the morning of the 5th of September. For the rest of the run, it’s a bit of a waiting game, but the forecasts can always change for the better.

Rusty out.

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