Kiholo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about your local surf for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it; this is a pretty tough outlook. We've got a long stretch of flat or really tiny conditions ahead. The water temperature is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at about 82°, which is nice for a paddle but won't help the waves.

We kick things off with a bunch of nothing. From now through to the morning of the 20th, it's mostly flat or just tiny little 0.7ft waves with poor form. There are a few glassy moments on the afternoon of the 14th and again on the 15th, but with no swell, you're just floating around. That's a solid week of dead water.

Sunday the 20th is where we get our first real glimpse of hope. The morning brings a 1ft southwest groundswell with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is weak at just 33, but the wind is glassy and light from the NNW. It's small and the sets will be far apart because of that long period, but if you've got a log and a lot of patience, Kiholo Bay might offer a few clean, glassy rides. The afternoon stays glassy with a similar 1ft swell, so it's your best bet for a mellow session. Crowds are possible here, but on a day like this, there won't be many takers.

After that, it’s back to mostly flat or tiny wind-affected junk until the very end of the forecast.

Friday the 25th is actually the one to circle on the calendar. The morning is glassy again with a 0.7ft swell, but the period is an incredible 23 seconds. That's a super long period groundswell, and the combined energy is still weak at 54. The real story is the Friday afternoon. We get a 1ft swell from the northwest, jumping to a 22-second period and a combined energy of 121. The wind goes cross-offshore from the NE, which will clean up the face. This is your standout window, but it's far out so treat it as promising, not a guarantee. The waves will be very straight at the beach, but with that period and wind direction, the point could have a bit of shape.

Saturday the 26th sees a little more size, with the swell building to 2ft from the WNW and a 17-second period, but the wind turns cross, chopping things up. The energy is moderate at 249, but the conditions won't be as clean as Friday.

Sunday the 27th is your last call. A 2ft WNW swell with a 14-second period, and glassy conditions in the afternoon with rain showers. It's surfable, but very ordinary. If you missed Friday and Saturday, head out on Sunday afternoon for a few clean, long-period lines. For the rest of the time, it’s pretty grim. This is a long blank run, which is normal for the area when the trade winds take a break. Stick with it.

Rusty.

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