Kiholo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the menu for Kiholo Bay. It's been flat or close to it for a good long while, and the first thing I gotta tell you is that this stretch of the forecast is a quiet one. There's a big gap of no-go days from the start, all the way through the 29th of July. We're talking about a week of nothing but small wind ripples and cross-shore chop, so don't even bother waxing up until we get to the end of the month.

The first real sign of life shows up on Thursday morning, the 30th of July. A tiny, long-period 1ft swell from the SW with a period of 18 seconds creeps in, but the combined energy is weak (49) and the wind is onshore. It's not worth paddling out for. That same pattern holds through the 31st into the 1st of August – tiny, inconsistent energy with less than ideal wind.

Now, things start to look a little more interesting come the 6th of August. On Thursday the 6th, we get a 1ft WNW swell with a period of 14 seconds, and the wind goes glassy in the morning. That's a clean window, but the combined energy is still low (37). The water is sitting at 81°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year, so pretty normal really.

The standout, and I mean the only real window to get excited about, is the afternoon of Saturday the 8th of August. We see a 2ft swell from the west with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to 168 (moderate), and the wind is glassy. That's clean, calm conditions. The ideal swell direction for this spot is from the WNW, so this is right on the money. It's a consistent break, so you know it'll be working, but it's not a big wave – fine for an intermediate, not going to scare anyone. Because it's a consistent spot, crowds are possible, so don't expect to have it completely to yourself. This is your best bet by a long shot.

The following day, Sunday the 9th, has a slightly bigger 3ft W swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is up to 339, but the wind is cross-onshore. It's a step up in power but the conditions are rougher. Then Monday the 10th of August, the afternoon shows a 3ft W swell, 15-second period, with glassy conditions and combined energy of 347. That's a solid, clean option, but it's a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the second week is where the hope is. The 8th of August afternoon is the pick of the litter. The rest of the time is a waiting game.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

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