Lahaina Breakwall/Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got cooking.

Right now, the surf is tiny and pretty forgettable through the first week or so. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, clean, but very weak waves. The first decent window is a long way off, so don’t hold your breath just yet.

From the start of the forecast on Saturday the 12th of September, straight through to the 19th, it’s all very small stuff – mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft. The mornings are often glassy with that offshore wind, but the energy is low. The combined swell energy sits mostly under 100 (82) early on, which is weak. You could get wet, but it’s not going to be memorable. The 16th of September shows a little bump, with the swell energy climbing to 220 in the afternoon, but still only 2 ft from the WSW. Clean, yes, but marginal.

The standout in this whole 16-day window shows up much later. Saturday the 26th of September is the one to circle. The afternoon looks really promising at Lahaina Breakwall/Harbour – we get a pulse of NNW swell pushing 3 ft, with a period of 11 seconds and combined energy of 419. That’s moderate to strong energy for this spot. The wind will be light offshore from the ENE, so expect clean, peelable lines. This is a reef break, and with the swell direction matching the optimum WSW, it should shape up nicely. Not huge, but the quality will be there.

Sunday the 27th is still worth a look in the morning, with another 3 ft of NNW swell and 283 energy, but the wind goes cross-offshore, so it won’t be as clean as Saturday. By afternoon the swell drops right off.

Water temp is sitting at 81°F, which is about 0.5° above normal for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

Crowds are possible here – it’s a consistent spot that can get busy, especially when the conditions line up.

Overall, the first week is a write-off for anything pushy. But that Saturday the 26th offers a proper session if you’re patient.

Rusty.

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