Kewalos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, looking at the waves ahead for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot, and one spot only, so let’s dive into what’s cooking.

We’re looking at a pretty tough run overall. The opening days are a write-off, so don’t even bother paddling out on Thursday the 23rd or Friday the 24th. The swell is either tiny or junky, and the wind is howling, making it more of a kite session than a surf session. It’s a frustrating start, and it’s not until the weekend that things start to show a pulse.

The first glimmer of hope comes Saturday the 25th morning. The wind is still a stiff cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is starting to build. We’re looking at chest-high waves, around 6ft, from the ENE. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but it’s rideable and the energy is pumping (1108). The afternoon sees the swell drop back down, but the wind stays.

Sunday the 26th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a small, clean swell from the SSW with a very long 16-second period. This is real groundswell, which can be a bit too straight for a beach break, but at a reef like Kewalos, it should offer some nice, lined-up waves. The energy is solid (1138), but the size is only about 3ft, so it’s more of a longboarder’s special.

The standout for the first week, and arguably the whole forecast, is Tuesday the 28th. The morning session is looking prime. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the ENE, with a nice 13-second period, pushing a lot of energy through (1354). The wind is a stiff cross-offshore, keeping the faces clean. This is the best wave of the stretch for a confident intermediate or advanced surfer. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so not one for the beginners. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

After that, the surf slowly fades. Wednesday the 29th is still okay, but the energy drops. Then from Thursday the 30th, we hit another flat patch. The wind swings around, the swell dies, and the reports are grim.

The second week is a real struggle. We see a brief pulse around the 1st and 2nd of August, with some chest-high ENE windswell, but the wind is cranking at 22-25 mph, making it a messy, blown-out affair. By the 3rd, the swell is small again, and the clean conditions are offset by the lack of size. The 7th of August is a complete dead loss, with tiny waves and weak energy (75). It’s a long, dry spell.

Honestly, the only real standout here is Tuesday the 28th morning. If you can get out there, that’s your window. Otherwise, it’s a lot of waiting for scraps.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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