Kua Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here, looking at the 16-day window for Kua Bay. I gotta be straight with you – it’s gonna be a tough stretch.

Right now, and for the next week-and-a-bit, we're looking at a massive flat spell. From now through to around August 8th, there’s practically nothing worth paddling out for. The energy is just... gone. We’ve got days of zero combined swell energy (0) and tiny, weak ripples. It's a long, quiet stretch.

Finally, by Saturday, August 10th, there’s a little pulse to talk about. It’s not a standout—not by a long shot—but it’s the only game in town. We see a modest swell building out of the west, pushing up to about 3ft. The combined energy picks up to a moderate (257) on the Monday afternoon, which is the most we'll see. The swell period sits at 12 to 14 seconds, so it's a long-period groundswell. For a beach setup like Kua Bay, that long period can make waves break a bit too straight, but the extra energy between sets will be welcome.

The wind is the real story for these few days. On Saturday the 9th, Sunday the 10th, and Monday the 11th, we have periods of variable light winds and even some glassy conditions. That could actually make for some clean, if small, waves. The morning of Sunday the 9th looks glassy with a 2ft west swell and solid energy (157). It won't be pumping, but it might be the most pleasant session of the whole outlook.

The water temp sits at a comfortable 81°F, which is about 1°F warmer than average for this time of year – nothing to write home about, just a normal warm season.

Honestly, if you're an intermediate, this is a week to leave the board in the car. Beginners might find the tiny, clean waves on those glassy mornings manageable, but there's nothing with any push. For the true standout, if you can call it that, I’d point to the Sunday morning, August 10th, with the glassy conditions and that 2ft west swell. It’s the most forgiving the ocean will look.

For the next couple of days after that, the swell bumps up slightly to 3ft but gets crossed up by a light onshore breeze. It’s not worth breaking the schedule for.

Bottom line: A long flat spell followed by a whisper of a south-west groundswell. It’s not a time for big ambitions. This setup looks more promising for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer during the late-August window, when the wind might be a bit cleaner.

Stay patient, and check back in a week.

Rusty.

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