Kiholo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Kiholo Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’re starting with a flat spell. From now through to Sunday the 6th, there’s simply no surf to speak of – just calm, glassy conditions or light cross-onshore breezes, but zero wave energy. That’s a few days of flatness right out of the gate.

Then Monday the 7th morning brings the first whisper of life: a small SW swell pushing 4ft, with a period of 13 seconds. The wind is light onshore from the west, so it’s a bit bumpy and only marginal – definitely not worth rushing out for. But Monday afternoon, that’s where things get interesting. The swell builds to 5ft from the SW, period jumps to 14 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s clean, lined-up groundswell with moderate energy (671), and for Kiholo Bay, that’s a standout window. The water temp is sitting at 82°, about 2° warmer than average – nothing wild, just a touch on the warm side. This is the pick of the forecast: expect very good surf conditions with a southwest groundswell and offshore-friendly WNW optimum direction for the break. It’s a consistent spot that’s fairly exposed to swell, so it should handle it nicely.

Tuesday the 8th keeps some size – 5ft from the WSW and W – but the wind turns cross-onshore and the period drops to 11 seconds. It’s still punchy but not as clean, and the energy is still strong (over 600). A decent option if you’re desperate, but not as good as Monday arvo.

From Wednesday the 9th onward, things fade fast. Swell drops below 3ft, periods get short or long and weak, and most days show poor surf conditions or flatness. There are occasional glassy moments, like Wednesday afternoon and Saturday the 12th afternoon, but with only 1ft to 2ft of swell and weak energy (25–40), it’s not worth paddling out for. The rest of the second week is tiny – just 0.3ft scraps – and honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about.

So to wrap it up: if you’re after a wave, your best bet is Monday the 7th afternoon. Glassy, chest-high groundswell, clean lines, and that’s your window. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a write-off, with a long gap of flat or near-flat conditions from mid-week onward. Keep an eye on the forecasts – sometimes these things change, but right now, it’s a one-afternoon show.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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