Kua Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it’s a pretty slow start. We’re looking at a long stretch of very small, weak surf with hardly any energy behind it. The combined energy of all swells is basically zero for the first week and a half, so don’t bother waxing up just yet. There’s a gap of about ten days where there’s nothing worth paddling out for.

The first real hint of something surfable shows up on Saturday, the 1st of August, at Kua Bay. Even then, it’s small – around 2ft from the west. The swell period is a modest 11 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell, but it’s a start. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon, which is a major positive. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, offers something similar. The swell is a touch smaller at around 2ft from the west, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The wind is glassy again in the early session, which means clean conditions. The combined energy of all swells directed here is still weak (96), so don’t expect barrels, but it’s surfable. This is likely the best on offer in the whole window.

Kua Bay is a fairly consistent spot, so it tends to pick up whatever is around. The optimum swell direction is WNW, so that west swell we’re seeing is a reasonable match. Crowds are possible here, so you might have to share the water, but on a small day like this, it’ll be more spread out. For beginners, this size is fine, but it’s not a wave to write home about.

Heading into the second week, the swell drops off again. The 3rd and 4th of August see the swell shrinking back to around 2ft and then 1ft, with the period dropping to 12 seconds and the energy fading. The wind turns cross or cross-on, and the conditions get a bit junkier. It’s not worth a special trip.

So, the standout is really the Sunday morning session on the 2nd of August. It’s not a big swell, but with glassy conditions and a clean surface, it’s your best bet in a quiet period. Everything else is flat or too weak to bother with.

Rusty.

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