Keaulanas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s up at Keaulanas for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, don’t expect much right away. The first few days are weak and small. Thursday the 16th kicks off with a tiny 2ft west swell, but the energy is low (352), and the east breeze is cross-off, so it’s clean but not worth paddling out for. The water is 80°, which is dead average for this time of year.

Friday the 17th morning is a 2ft south-southwest groundswell, with a long 16-second period that gives it some shape, but it’s still too small to get excited about. The cross-off breeze keeps it tidy. The best of this first week is a tough call, but Monday the 20th afternoon is the pick. A 3ft south swell, 16-second period, with a light east breeze (10 km/h) makes for clean, lined-up waves, and the energy is moderate (406). It’s small, but it’s the most promising slot before things get going.

Late in the second week, we get a pulse of longer-period energy. Wednesday the 22nd has a 2ft south-southwest swell with a very long 24-second period, pushing moderate energy (647). The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but that long period might make it break a bit straight at this beach and reef setup. It’s for the patient surfer.

The real standout, if you can wait, is Thursday the 24th afternoon. The swell climbs to 2ft from the south, with a 21-second period, and the energy is strong (1011). The wind swings offshore from the east-northeast at 30 km/h, giving us fresh offshore and clean conditions. This is the best session on offer, but it’s a long-range call, so stay flexible.

The following week keeps the pattern going. Sunday the 26th morning has a 4ft south-southwest swell, 19-second period, strong energy (931), and offshore winds. It’s a bit bigger, but still fine for intermediates. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th also offer clean offshore winds, with the 28th morning being absolutely glassy (5 km/h from the northeast). That’s a rare gem for Keaulanas, with a 2ft south-southwest swell. Small, but glassy makes it a treat.

From the 29th onwards, it fades to weak and small, with energy dropping below 200 and wave heights shrinking to 2ft or less. The last few days of the month are poor, with no real punch.

So, if you’re picking your spots, the standout is Thursday the 24th afternoon with the offshore wind and strong energy, then the glassy morning of Tuesday the 28th. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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