Keaulanas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s see what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks. The only break worth talking about is Keaulanas, a beach and reef setup that’s consistently offering something. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Tuesday, the 14th, with a clean little pulse. Morning sees a 3 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, offering a combined energy of 426 (moderate), and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE. That’s a good start. The afternoon improves with a 2 ft W swell stretching to a 16-second period, combined energy at 489 (moderate), and clean offshore wind. This is a proper window for an intermediate surfer.

Wednesday the 15th drops off a bit. Swell holds around 3 ft with a 15-second period, but the wind goes cross-shore both morning and afternoon, and there’s light rain later. The energy is still moderate (453 and 392), but the conditions are just marginal. Not a write-off, but not a standout.

Thursday the 16th is a mixed bag. The morning looks clean again with a 2 ft W swell, 14-second period, and cross-off wind, giving a combined energy of 316 (moderate). The afternoon sees the wind pick up to 12 mph and the energy bumps to 352, but it’s still only marginal. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are similar – small swell around 2 ft to 2 ft, but the wind is getting stronger, up to 16 mph, making it less appealing. The combined energy drops to 238 and 228 on those mornings, which is still moderate but feeling weaker.

Sunday the 19th is the low point. Swell drops to 2 ft and 1 ft, with combined energy falling to 117 and 228 (weak to moderate). The wind is still strong and cross-off, so it’s a poor session. Monday the 20th brings a slight lift, with a 2 ft to 3 ft S swell, 16-second period, and gentle offshore wind in the morning. The energy climbs back to 395 and 406 (moderate), and conditions are good again. This is a solid option.

Now, the real highlight comes on Wednesday the 22nd. The afternoon session delivers a 2 ft SW swell with a monster 24-second period, and the combined energy rockets to 676 (strong). That’s a very long period groundswell, which will be clean and powerful with a moderate offshore breeze. This is the best on offer – a true standout for experienced surfers who know how to handle those long, lully sets. The point break nature of the reef there will really shine.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th keep the quality high. Both days see 2 ft to 2 ft SSW swell, with periods of 20 and 21 seconds, and combined energy between 525 and 645 (still strong). Offshore winds are light to moderate, keeping it clean. These are top-tier days for the intermediate to expert crowd.

The second week from Saturday the 25th onward sees a gradual decline. The swell holds around 2 ft to 3 ft with periods dropping to 16 seconds, and the energy slips to 493 and below. The wind stays offshore but the quality drops. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are still surfable, with 2 ft to 2 ft swell and combined energy between 315 and 181, but it’s ordinary. By Tuesday the 28th, the energy drops to 84 and 78 – that’s weak, and the swell is only 2 ft with a 12-13 second period. The last two days, Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th, are glassy but weak, with energy at 101 and 75. Surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

So, the standout is crystal clear: Wednesday the 22nd afternoon through Friday the 24th. That’s where the magic is. The rest of the window has some clean windows, especially the 14th and 20th, but the long-period groundswell mid-week is the one to circle.

Rusty.

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