Keaulanas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead at Keaulanas, starting this Monday afternoon and stretching through to the end of July. The water’s sitting at 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off Monday afternoon with a clean 3ft south swell, period 16 seconds – that’s a nice long-period groundswell that’ll wrap in with plenty of energy. Winds are offshore from the ENE at 16 mph, keeping things tidy. The combined energy is moderate (416). This is a good start, but it’s not the standout.

Tuesday morning sees a similar 3ft south swell, 14 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the east at 6 mph. The afternoon holds with offshore ENE winds at 9 mph, same swell height and period. Consistent, clean, and surfable.

Wednesday morning gets interesting: a 2ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 24 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell. Combined energy spikes to 857, which is strong. The wind is cross-offshore from the ENE at 12 mph. This is a standout for the patient surfer, as those long-period swells will line up beautifully at this beach-and-reef setup, especially with the wind coming from the ENE, which is off the optimum direction (W) but still offshore. Afternoon is similar, with energy at 657 and clean offshore winds. Keep in mind the swell is small, so it’s not a big-wave day, but the quality will be there for a good session.

Thursday through Saturday stays in the 2ft to 3ft range, mainly SSW swell, periods dropping from 20 seconds down to 16 seconds. Winds remain offshore or cross-offshore from the ENE, mostly moderate to fresh breezes, so the surface stays clean. Energy levels are moderate to strong, peaking at 807 on Saturday afternoon. This is a consistent run of good-to-very-good conditions.

Sunday morning, July 26, is another pick of the week: 3ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, with moderate offshore ENE winds at 12 mph. Energy is moderate (505). Clean, consistent, and the vibe is right.

After Sunday, the swell slowly drops. Monday and Tuesday, July 27-28, still have surfable 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, but the period shortens to 13-15 seconds and energy drops into the 100-300 range. Winds are still favourable, but it’s more ordinary.

Wednesday, July 29, we get a glassy morning with a 2ft SSW swell, 14 seconds, but the combined energy is low (196). The afternoon turns poor with a light cross-onshore wind. That’s the end of the good run.

The first week of August sees the swell fizzle out. From Thursday, July 30, to Sunday, August 4, the swell drops to 1ft to 2ft, periods get shorter, and energy falls into the weak range (42-435). Most sessions are poor or marginal, with clean but weak conditions. The last few days of the forecast are a write-off, with small, weak waves.

The standout window is Wednesday, July 22, through Sunday, July 26. If you want the best of the best, the very long-period SSW swell on Wednesday morning with that strong energy is a real treat, but it’s a small wave. For a bit more size and still clean, Saturday afternoon’s 3ft SSW swell with fresh offshore winds is a close second. Both are solid options, but the Wednesday morning long-period set is the one to chase if you appreciate quality over size.

Crowds at Keaulanas can be an issue sometimes, so expect company on the better days.

Rusty.

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