Lahaina Breakwall/Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The surf is tiny, the energy is low, and we’re looking at a long, quiet run. The best option on the whole board is Lahaina Breakwall/Harbour, a reef setup that’s consistent and fairly exposed. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 80°F, which is about normal for this time of year.

We kick things off on Monday the 27th of July. The afternoon sees a weak 1ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, but the combined energy is a measly 86 (weak). The wind is a moderate offshore from the NNE at 12 mph, so it’s clean, but honestly, the waves are just too small to get excited about. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are a write-off. The swell stays at 1ft, but the wind goes cross-off or cross, and the scores are zero. Don’t bother.

Thursday the 30th of July shows a tiny flicker. The morning has a 1ft SW swell with a long 18-second period, and the energy bumps up to 109 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-off from the ESE. It’s clean, but the size is still a problem. The same goes for Friday the 31st – a bit of energy (115 to 122), but still only 1ft of swell. You might get a knee-high wave if you’re desperate.

Then we hit a real dead zone. From Saturday the 1st of August all the way through to Saturday the 8th of August, the swell drops to 0.7ft to 1ft. The energy readings are mostly in the 20s, 30s, and 40s – super weak. The wind is often offshore, but there’s just nothing to ride. That’s a solid eight days of flatness.

We start to see a pulse showing up around the 9th of August, which is a Sunday. The morning has a 2ft SW swell with a very long 21-second period, and the energy jumps to 227 (moderate). The wind is light offshore from the ENE. That’s a promising sign, but it’s still small. The period is over 15 seconds, so this is a groundswell, which can be a bit straight at a beach break, but Breakwall is a reef, so it should hold up nicely.

Monday the 10th of August looks like the standout of the whole forecast. The morning has a 2ft SSW swell, with a 17-second period, and solid energy at 200 (moderate). The wind is almost nothing from the ENE at only 3 mph – glassy conditions. The afternoon is even better, with a light offshore and energy at 208 (moderate). This is the best bet we’ve got. It’s still small, but the quality of the swell and the wind will make it clean.

Tuesday the 11th of August is similar. The morning has a 2ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and energy of 230 (moderate). The wind is a slight air from the NNE, dead glassy. The afternoon nudges up to 2ft, with energy at 218. It’s consistent. This is the window to go.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a total bust. The only real window is the 9th through the 11th of August. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are the pick of the bunch – clean, light winds, and a bit of push from a long-period groundswell. It’s not a bomb, but it’s the only thing on the table. The crowds at Lahaina Breakwall can be a problem sometimes, so get out early.

Rusty.

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