Laniakea Reef and Holtons 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 at Laniakea Reef and Holtons.

Right off the bat, it's pretty flat out there. We're looking at a long stretch of nothing much. From Tuesday the 21st of July right through to the morning of Sunday the 26th, it's basically a write-off. The combined swell energy is barely registering – zero, or just a few points (0-15). You'll see a few tiny pulses of 0.7ft to 1.0ft from the NNW or SW, but they're just not enough to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at a normal 79°F for this time of year, so that's about average, but there's no juice in the ocean.

Finally, on the afternoon of Monday the 27th of July, something stirs. We get a pulse of 5ft from the NE. It's a short-period swell at 8 seconds, so it's a bit on the weak side, but the combined energy jumps to a moderate 311. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the ENE at 16 mph. The size is up to 5ft, so it's a bit big for absolute beginners but still fun for the rest of us. The direction is solidly from the NE, which is a bit off from the optimum NW, but it's the best we've seen.

The best of the whole run, however, looks like Friday the 31st of July. The morning session is the standout. We've got a clean 3ft swell from the west, with a long period of 14 seconds. That's a proper groundswell with some real energy in the water, and the combined energy is a strong 253. A long-period west swell like this is made for a reef setup like Laniakea, offering well-shaped, powerful lines. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the east at 9 mph, making for clean, glassy conditions. Just keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get there early for the best of it. The afternoon on Friday is still okay, with a similar 3ft from the west (13 seconds) but a bit more wind (12 mph), so it's still clean but not quite as perfect.

After that, the first week of August rolls in with smaller, less consistent surf. The swell stays around 2ft to 2ft from the west, but the wind picks up to a fresh 19 mph, making it bumpy and less appealing.

For a quick look at the second week: The 4th of August morning has a sudden 3ft from the NE (7 seconds) but it's ordinary. The real standout is still the 31st of July. That's your window.

So, the best bet is clear: Friday the 31st of July morning at Laniakea Reef and Holtons. It's a long-range call, so not a certainty, but the combination of that long-period west swell and clean offshore winds is a real treat. Don't sleep on it.

Rusty.

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