Keaulanas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Keaulanas.

We’ve got a run of small but clean surf kicking off this Friday afternoon, but honestly, the first couple of days are just a warm-up. The real standout is going to be Saturday morning, July 25th. The water is sitting at a warm 80°F with an anomaly of just 0.5°F, so that's about average for this time of year – no surprises there.

Alright, let's break it down. Friday afternoon, July 24th, we see a long-period groundswell from the SSW at 3ft with a period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (892). Wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 19 mph, which keeps things clean but a bit bumpy. The forecast says it's marginal, so it's a bit of a gamble to get out there.

Now, Saturday morning, July 25th, is the session to circle. The swell hangs in at 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a very long 19 seconds. That's pure groundswell energy (698). The wind swings offshore from the ENE at 16 mph, making for a moderate offshore breeze and clean faces. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the best on offer, no question. The wave energy is moderate, and with that long period, Keaulanas, being a beach and reef set-up, should handle it well. It's a consistent spot, so you can expect waves, though it can get crowded sometimes.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is a solid second option. The swell is still 3ft from the SSW, period drops to 16 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind from the ENE at 12 mph. The energy is moderate (506). It’s clean and rideable.

Monday, July 27th, through Tuesday, July 28th, the swell eases a bit. Monday morning has 3ft SSW with a 15-second period and a gentle offshore, making it clean but weaker energy (288). Tuesday drops to 2ft, and the conditions become "very ordinary." Still rideable, but nothing to get excited about.

Wednesday, July 29th, and Thursday, July 30th, offer a little pulse. Wednesday has 2ft from the S with a 14-second period and light cross-off winds. Thursday morning gets glassy with a S wind at 3 mph, and the swell bumps to 3ft from the S. The energy climbs to 383, and the glassy conditions are a major positive. It’s a nice window.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Friday, July 31st, all the way through to Thursday, August 6th, conditions are poor. The swell drops to 2ft, then 2ft, then 1ft, with cross-off winds and fresh breezes. The energy values are weak, often below 200. There are a few "surfable" windows, but nothing worth a paddle. It’s a solid week of flatness.

Things get a little interesting again on Friday, August 7th. The swell picks up to 3ft from the W, but it's a cross-off wind and the forecast says poor conditions. The energy is moderate (432). Saturday, August 8th, has a long-period 18-second SSW swell at 2ft, but the cross-off winds and marginal tides are a problem. The energy is moderate (419). These are long-range whispers, so don't bank on them.

Overall, the only true standout is Saturday morning, July 25th. That's your window. After that, it's a waiting game.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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