Kua Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First things first, the water is sitting at a balmy 80° – that's about one degree warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a touch toastier than normal. Feels good on the skin.

The overall pattern is pretty quiet. We've got a long stretch of small, weak surf, but there is one little window that stands out as the best bet. Don't expect any fireworks, but there’s a session or two to be had if you’re keen.

Kicking off the action on Sunday afternoon, July 12th, we see a tiny, long-period groundswell creep in from the SW – 1ft at 16 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 117 (moderate wave energy). Now, the wind goes glassy, which is a major positive. It’ll be clean as a whistle, but with waves that small and that long a period, it’s more of a log or a longboard session. Paddling out will be easy between sets, but you’ll be waiting a while for a ride. The optimum swell here is from the WNW, so this SW direction isn't ideal, but glassy conditions make just about anything rideable.

Then we roll into Monday morning, July 13th. Still tiny – 1ft from the SW at 15 seconds (125 energy). The wind is glassy again, offering another clean window. It’s the same story: small, slow, and clean. If you’ve got a big board, you might snag a few, but it’s not going to set the world on fire.

By Wednesday morning, July 15th, we finally see a little bump. The swell pushes up to 3ft from the W at 16 seconds (310 energy). This is the standout of the whole outlook. The wind is a light off-shore from the SSW, which will groom the faces nicely. The swell direction is close to the optimum WNW, and the period is long enough to give the waves some shape and push. It’s still small, but for the size, this is the cleanest and most energetic the bay will be. Keep in mind, the crowds at Kua Bay can pop up sometimes, so don't be surprised to see a few others out.

After that, it’s a slow fade. Thursday the 16th offers similar 3ft swell but the wind clocks onshore from the WNW, killing the quality. From Friday the 17th onward, the swell drops back down below 2ft, and the combined energy readings fall off a cliff, mostly in the double digits. We get a complete flat spell from the morning of Monday, July 20th all the way through the end of the window on Monday, July 27th. That's over a full week of barely a ripple.

So, the short version: the real window is Wednesday morning, July 15th. It’s not huge, but with that clean offshore wind and a solid period, it’s the best you’re going to get. Everything else is either flat or blown out. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that Wednesday morning is your play.

Rusty.

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