Keaulanas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Keaulanas stretch.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty sluggish start. The first few days are hanging on to some small, long-period SSW groundswell, but it’s compromised by the conditions. The water temp is sitting at a comfortable 80°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so nothing freaky there. The first real standout doesn’t land until Sunday, July 26th – that morning session is the pick of the early run. We’ve got a clean 3-foot SSW swell, pumping in with a long 16-second period, along with a steady offshore ENE breeze at 16 mph. The combined energy is moderate (506), so it won’t be a thumper, but it’ll be clean and lined up. Keaulanas is a beach and reef setup, and that long period groundswell likes a reef, so it’s a good match. The wind is offshore, so expect clean faces.

After Sunday, things drop off again. The swell gets smaller, the energy fades into the 200s and 100s, and the wind picks up into the fresh breeze range. The Wednesday, July 29th afternoon session is worth a mention mostly because of the wind – it goes glassy, with a risk t-storm but only 3 mph. At 2 feet on a 14-second period, it’s small but clean for a sneaky session. The combined energy is weak (212).

From Friday, August 1st right through to Thursday, August 7th, it’s a pretty grim run. The swell drops to 2 feet and below, the energy dips into two-digit territory (down to 26 by August 4th), and the wind is mostly cross-off or fresh. The last few days, August 6th and 7th, see glimmers of flat calm or glassy wind, but the swell is tiny – 1 feet to 2 feet – with energy in the dozens. Surfable, but barely. It’s a long stretch of quiet water.

So, the honest truth: the Sunday, July 26th morning is your best bet. After that, it’s a waiting game. The second week is a write-off for any real size. Keep your eyes on the charts, but for now, that Sunday is the one to pencil in.

- Rusty

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