Kiholo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Kiholo Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner. For the first ten days, we’re looking at a whole lot of flatness and poor conditions. The swell energy is basically non-existent, with readings like 0 or just a few measly points of energy. There’s a few days where the wind goes glassy, like Saturday afternoon the 1st of August and Sunday afternoon the 2nd, but there’s just no push in the water to get excited about. It’s a real bust for the paddle crew.

The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least it’ll be warm while you’re waiting for something to show up.

Now, we finally get a little flicker of life on Saturday the 8th of August. The morning sees a 2ft swell from the West with a 12-second period, and the energy has climbed up to a moderate 150. The wind is glassy, so the conditions will be clean. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary – just not a lot of grunt behind it. The same goes for Saturday afternoon, with similar 2ft West swell and glassy conditions. It’s the best we’ve got, but it’s not a standout.

The following week is a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday the 9th shows a 2ft West swell at 14 seconds, which is a long period groundswell, but the wind is variable. The combined energy hits 157, which is moderate, but the conditions are still poor. The standout for the whole outlook, if you can call it that, might be Monday the 10th of August. The afternoon sees a 3ft West swell at 14 seconds, with the combined energy jumping to 257 – that’s a moderate pulse. The wind is a light cross-onshore, but it’s the biggest swell of the period. The West direction is the optimum for Kiholo Bay, so it’s pointing right at it. Still, for a beach and point setup, that long period might make it a bit straight, but it’s the best chance for a wave.

From Tuesday the 11th through to Thursday the 13th, we’re back to smaller 2-2ft West swells, with energy dropping back down. The wind is mostly cross-onshore. Thursday the 13th afternoon shows a glassy 2ft West swell at 14 seconds, with energy at 104. It’s surfable but ordinary.

The real takeaway is that there’s nothing here for a full-on session. The best bet is Monday the 10th of August, but even that’s a long way off and not a guarantee. We’ve got a long gap of poor surf right at the start, so don’t hold your breath. For now, the kite crew might have a better time with the light winds and little bumps, but for a surfer, it’s a tough stretch.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

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