Kua Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it. Things are looking a bit quiet around Kua Bay for the next couple of weeks, but there are a few scraps to be had if you’re patient and pick your moments.

Right off the bat, from Monday the 6th through to the morning of Saturday the 11th of July, it’s pretty much flat. We’re talking tiny, weak ripples. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the ocean feels like a warm bath. That’s the only excitement, really.

Now, Saturday the 11th of July afternoon is where we see the first faint pulse. A small 1ft swell from the west with a period of 14 seconds starts to show, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is still low at 63, so it’s more about the vibe than the ride. Not really worth paddling out for.

Things get a little more interesting on Sunday the 12th of July afternoon. The swell picks up to 1ft from the southwest, period stretches to 16 seconds, and energy jumps to 117 – a moderate reading. The wind goes glassy again, so it’ll be clean, but the waves are described as surfable with very ordinary conditions. It’s small, but it’s the best-looking window in the first week.

The best of the run looks like it’s shaping up for the week after. Wednesday the 15th of July afternoon, we get a 3ft swell from the west with a period of 16 seconds and solid energy of 347. That’s moderate-strong. The wind is cross-onshore though, which will mess it up. Still, that’s the biggest swell of the forecast. Thursday the 16th morning has 2ft from the west, 15 second period, energy at 327, but again onshore wind. The wave quality is poor or marginal across the board.

For the standout, I’d point you to Wednesday the 15th of July afternoon. It’s not perfect, but that’s the most push we see. The 3ft west swell with a 16 second period has some grunt, and 347 is the highest energy number here. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the closest we get to a real session.

Honestly, if you’re dreaming of open barrels, you might be more interested in the kite setup during the windier periods mid-week. The surf quality just isn’t there for paddle surfing.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the longer range, and remember – it never stays flat forever.

Rusty.

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