Kua Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a tough one. We’re looking at a real dry spell. From now all the way through to the morning of the 11th of August, it’s mostly flat or just tiny, weak dribble. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft, coming from the north or west, with short periods around 9 to 13 seconds. The combined wave energy is super weak, rarely cracking 30 (that’s a 15 or 28 reading). The wind is mostly a light cross or cross-onshore breeze, which is okay for keeping it small, but there’s just no power to work with. Water temp is sitting at a nice 81°F, which is about 2°F warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a warm bath.

Then, things start to get interesting. The first real chance of a wave we can call a surf comes on the morning of Tuesday the 12th of August. We start seeing a 2ft swell from the west, with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy bumps up to a moderate 200. It’s still a bit messy with a cross-onshore wind, but it’s a sign of life.

The standout moment, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the afternoon of Friday, the 14th of August. Kua Bay (Big Island) is the pick. The swell is a solid 2ft from the west, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means proper shape and energy. The combined energy is a strong 296 – that’s the real deal. And the wind? It’s glassy. Zero wind. The water will be like a mirror. That’s a rare treat for a spot that usually gets a bit of a breeze. The waves will be clean, lined up, and perfect for an intermediate surfer. The optimum swell direction for this spot is WNW, and this west swell is close enough to do the job nicely. Just keep in mind, crowds are possible here, so get out there early or be ready to share.

The next day, Saturday the 15th of August, the morning is a bit iffy with a cross-shore, but the afternoon cleans up again with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 2ft west swell at 14 seconds. It’s a solid backup if you missed Friday.

Looking further out, the 16th and 17th of August still have some waist-high plus swell hanging around, but the wind starts to get a bit more onshore again, making it a little less clean. It’s worth keeping an eye on, but nothing beats that Friday afternoon glass-off.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Get your gear ready, because the window opens on the 12th, and it peaks with a beautiful, glassy session at Kua Bay on the afternoon of the 14th. That’s your time to shine.

Rusty.

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