Kiholo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get real with you for a minute. The surf outlook for the next couple of weeks is pretty grim. We've got a long stretch of flat, powerless conditions ahead, so don't be in a rush to get your board ready.

For the first week and a half or so, we're looking at a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft, and the energy is just about non-existent. It's the kind of surf that'll have you wondering if the ocean is even alive. There are a few glassy moments, like Saturday afternoon, but with next to no waves, it's just a pretty, flat ocean. The water temp is 81°F, about 2°F warmer than average, so it's not a huge deal, but it's noteworthy.

We do see a slight pulse of energy starting on Monday the 17th and into Tuesday the 18th. The swell bumps up to around 2ft, and the energy readings finally pick up. This is a longer period groundswell, 13 to 15 seconds, coming from the west. It's still small, but it's the best we're going to get. The wind on Tuesday morning is offshore from the NW, which will help keep things clean at Kiholo Bay. But honestly, with waves that small, it's still going to be a battle for any decent rides. It's more of a chance to get wet and practice your pop-up than a day to score.

After that, it fades back down into the 1ft range. Thursday the 20th is more of the same, small and weak. The next little blip on the radar comes around Friday the 21st and into Saturday the 22nd. There's another long-period pulse, around 16 to 18 seconds, coming from a south-west direction. The swell height is still small, only 1ft, but the period is long, so it might have a bit more shape. But with a cross-onshore wind, it's not looking great. It's a long way out, so treat this one as promising but not certain.

Honestly, the standout for the whole window, if you can even call it that, is the Tuesday the 18th morning session. It's got the biggest swell, the cleanest wind, and the most consistent energy we'll see. But it's not a day for beginners, and even for the more experienced crew, it's going to be a marginal call. Be patient, keep an eye on the forecasts, and maybe this is a good time to work on your board maintenance.

There are just no good surf options in this 16-day window. It's a flat spell, plain and simple. But this break is usually more consistent than this, so I'd bet the poor run won't last forever. Forecasts can change, so keep hope alive.

Rusty out.

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