Keaulanas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Keaulanas.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty slow start. The first few days have some waves, but they’re small and the conditions aren’t really coming together for a proper session. Friday morning (August 7th) you’ve got a tiny 1ft SSW swell but the wind is cross-off, making it clean but weak. The combined energy is a measly 77, so it’s barely pushing through. It’s a real struggle to get excited about that.

Saturday afternoon (August 8th) is where things start to show a little life. The wind shifts to offshore, which is a big plus, and the swell ticks up to 2ft from the SW. The energy jumps to 274, and the period is a nice long 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is a clean, workable wave if you’re on a log, but it’s still not a standout.

The best stuff is definitely waiting for us in the second week. Hang in there, because from the morning of Wednesday, August 19th, it gets real good. Wednesday morning we’ve got glassy conditions with a 2ft SW swell and a period of 24 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is 342. This is the kind of swell that will wrap beautifully into Keaulanas, but with that kind of period, it’s going to be best on the reef sections. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it won’t be a circus.

But the absolute pick of the fortnight? Thursday, August 20th. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are glassy, with the wind going calm or very light. The swell builds to 3ft from the SW with a 19-second period in the afternoon, and the energy jumps to 658. That’s a solid, powerful wave with zero wind. This is the day to call in sick. The combined energy is moderate, but the quality will be top notch. The morning of Friday, August 21st is also a treat – glassy, 3ft SW, and a 535 energy score. It’s a real small window of perfection before the wind picks up again on Saturday.

So, the moral of the story: don’t bother with the first week and a half unless you’re desperate for a wobble. The real magic is on the 20th and 21st of August. That’s where you want to be.

Rusty.

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