Kua Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Kua Bay has on offer over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the outlook is a bit of a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of very small or non-existent surf ahead. Things start off with a pulse on Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, but after that, we’re looking at a serious flat spell that runs all the way from Wednesday the 9th through to the 21st of September. During that stretch, wave heights are barely registering, with energy numbers staying below 75 (weak). It’s going to be a quiet period for the Bay.

The only real chance for a surf comes right at the beginning. Monday morning the 7th sees a 3ft SW groundswell with a long 11-second period and light offshore NW breeze. Conditions will be clean, but the energy is a modest 205 (moderate). The water’s sitting at 82°, which is about average for this time of year. Monday afternoon the swell picks up a bit to 4ft, and the period stretches out to a very long 15 seconds, bumping the energy up to 695 (moderate-strong). However, the wind shifts cross-onshore from the West, so it will get a little lumpy. It's still the best offering of the window.

Tuesday the 8th is the real highlight, mate. Morning brings a 6ft swell from the WSW with a clean, cross-off wind from the SSW blowing at 19 mph. The energy is strong at 559 (moderate-strong). That 6ft is starting to get a bit meaty, and with that wind, Kua Bay should be offering some proper, lined-up waves. The afternoon stays clean but the swell drops slightly to 5ft. The optimum direction for Kua Bay is WNW, and this WSW swell is reasonably close, which is a plus. Because the swell is over 5ft, it might be pushing it for total beginners, but for intermediates and above, Tuesday morning is the standout of the entire forecast. Crowds are only "sometimes" an issue here, so you might get a few out, but it’s worth the paddle.

After that, it’s a flat spell right through until the 22nd. There’s a tiny pulse on the 20th and 21st with 1ft and 2ft swells, but the energy is still weak and the quality is poor. Honestly, after the 8th, you might want to save your energy.

So, in short: Tuesday the 8th is your day. Monday the 7th afternoon is a decent fallback. The rest of the 16 days? A solid blank run for the area. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, it’s a long dry spell.

Rusty.

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