Kiholo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it's a real mixed bag. We're looking at a long stretch of nothing much, then a pulse of energy from the southwest that might just make things interesting, but it's not going to be a classic. We've got a long wait ahead.

The first proper surf recommendation doesn't arrive until Monday the 7th of September. So, you've got a solid five days of flat, small, or just plain messy conditions to get through before anything worth paddling out for shows up.

That Monday morning, the 7th, sees a 4ft south-west swell creeping in, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy of all swells is moderate at 444. It's a light north-north-west wind, which is offshore for Kiholo Bay, so the surface could be clean. It's a bit marginal, but it's the best we've got on offer. The afternoon swings around to a light cross-onshore and the swell builds to 4ft from the WSW, with a longer period of 14 seconds and energy climbing to 635. Still, it's a marginal call.

The standout by a long way is Tuesday the 8th of September. The early morning session looks the pick. You've got a 7ft south-west swell, period 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 1556. With a light offshore wind, it’s going to be big and powerful. But, listen, at 7ft, this is getting into expert territory. If you're not confident in your ability, give it a miss. The afternoon sees some wind shift cross-onshore, and the swell drops a touch to 6ft, though the energy is still strong at 1137. It's a short-lived window of proper surf.

After that, it's pretty much back to the doldrums. Wednesday the 9th has a small 3ft swell, but the morning is clean with the offshore. By the afternoon, it's glassy but small, with a 3ft swell. The energy is weak. We've got a few more days of tiny, weak swell and light winds, but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. The period from the 10th onward is mostly flat or very small, with a few glassy moments but no real wave energy to speak of.

If you're keen, the only real window to consider is the 7th, with the 8th being the only true standout for experts. For the rest of us, it's a waiting game. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thick rubber just yet.

Rusty.

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