Kewalos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for Kewalos.

This is a tricky stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid two-week run, but honestly, the start is a bit of a write-off. The first few days have surf, but the conditions are just poor. The wind is howling out of the ENE at 19 mph, cross-off, and while the wave heights are around 5 ft to 5 ft, this is a reef break that really wants cleaner conditions and a better swell angle. Right now, the swell direction is ENE, but this spot is best with SSE swell. The energy is moderate, around 470 to 578 for the combined swell energy, but the short 8-second period is making it all a bit junky. For a break like this, that’s a no-go. The water temp is 79°, which is about average for this time of year.

A bit of a tease comes in around the 4th of July. Swell height drops to 2 ft on Saturday morning, but the period jumps to 21 seconds from the S, and the energy hits 834. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, but it’s tiny. This kind of long period at a reef can be special, but only if it has enough size to wrap in. Here, it’s just marginal. The wind is still fresh and cross-off, so it’s not clean.

The most interesting window looks like the 11th and 12th of July. On Saturday the 11th, we get some clouds and a lighter breeze at 12 mph. Swell is a consistent 6 ft to 6 ft from the ENE, but the period is still short at 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (529 to 657). Not a standout, but it’s the best we get for wave height with a lighter wind. Then on Sunday the 12th, the swell direction swings to the SSW with a 17-second period and a solid 3 ft to 3 ft. The energy is pushing 666. The wind is still cross-off, but the combination of a lightish breeze and a long-period groundswell from a better direction (SSW) could make for some clean, rolling lines over the reef. Still a bit small, but it’s the best quality on offer.

Honestly, there’s no real standout session here. The entire 16-day window is a mix of poor conditions, marginal forecasts, and consistent cross-off winds. The reef at Kewalos is reliant on that optimum SSE direction, and we just don’t get it with any decent size and clean wind. Expect a lot of frustrating days with the wind just ruining the potential.

Rusty.

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