Laniakea Reef and Holtons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Laniakea Reef and Holtons.

To be straight with you, the next week and a half is looking pretty flat. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and cross-offshore breezes that just aren't going to do much for this spot. The water’s sitting at a warm 79°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Sunday, July 26th. That afternoon, a pulse of swell arrives, pushing 6 ft from the NE with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy reads 369, which is a solid moderate push, but the wind is a cross-offshore breeze. It’s a bit of a chunky, messy wave, and at that size, it's getting into the territory where beginners might want to sit this one out. It’s a marginal call, but at least there’s something to look at.

The standout of the whole forecast is Monday morning, July 27th. We’ve got 5 ft of NE swell, still with that short 8-second period, and the wind is a lighter cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy drops to 300, but the conditions are described as "good surf conditions." This is your best bet for a proper session over the next 16 days. It’s not perfect, but it’s the most promising window we’ve got.

Later in the week, on Thursday, July 30th, there’s another pulse. The morning shows 5 ft from the NE with a longer 10-second period, pushing the combined energy up to 392. The wind is lighter again. That’s worth a paddle out, but it’s not as clean as the Monday session.

After that, it fades out again. The rest of the run into early August is small and weak, with the swell dropping below 3 ft and the wind staying moderate. The long-period stuff that shows up in August is just too small to make anything of it here.

So, bottom line: the best surf on offer is the Monday morning, July 27th. Mark it in your calendar. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the only one that’s really worth your time.

Rusty.

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