Nanakuli Blackrocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the surf outlook for Nanakuli Blackrocks.

First up, this spot is a bit of a tricky one. It's a rarely breaks kinda place, so when it's on, it's special, but you gotta be patient. The water's sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We're looking at a pretty long stretch ahead. The first real action kicks off from Sunday the 19th, but honestly, it's a slow start. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the south, and while the wind is offshore, the wave energy is moderate (233). It's more of a paddle and a hope than a session to write home about.

Things pick up a notch on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. The swell stays small, around 3ft, but it's got some serious grunt with a period of 16 seconds from the south. That's a proper groundswell, which means better shaped waves, but for a spot like this, it might be a bit too straight. The wind is offshore and light, staying clean. The energy is moderate (417 and 402), feeling a bit more alive.

Now, the standout for the first week is shaping up for Wednesday the 22nd. The swell is still only 2ft, but the period jumps to a massive 24 seconds from the SSW. That's a very long period groundswell, bringing in heaps of energy (714). The wind is offshore and clean. It's a rare setup for a spot that rarely breaks, so if you're a local who knows the peak, this could be the window. The strong energy (714) backs up the quality.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th see the swell direction holding from the SSW, with periods dropping from 20 down to 17 seconds. The height stays around 2ft to 3ft, but the wind picks up to a fresh 30 km/h offshore. The energy is still strong, hitting 849 on Friday afternoon, but that fresh breeze will have the surface a bit textured.

Moving into the second week, the pattern holds. Saturday the 25th has a solid 3ft swell from the SSW with a 19-second period and strong energy (746), but that strong offshore wind is still there. Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th keep the same story: small south swell, 2ft to 3ft, with periods from 16 down to 13 seconds, and mostly offshore winds. The energy drops off a bit, settling into moderate territory (288-187).

The real potential for a true standout arrives at the end of the month. Friday the 31st of July looks like a gem. The wind goes glassy calm, and the swell jumps to 4ft from the SSE with a 12-second period. That's a solid, fun size for intermediates, and the energy is high (739). With glassy conditions and that swell, this is the best on offer in the whole outlook. The only downside is the SSE direction might not be the absolute sweet spot for this spot, which prefers a WSW swell, but the quality of the conditions is too good to ignore.

The first few days of August are a bit of a fade-out, with small 3ft swell and moderate energy, but it's still rideable with offshore winds.

So, to wrap it up, the best session is locked in for Friday the 31st of July in the afternoon with that glassy 4ft swell. For a rare break, the Wednesday the 22nd with the 24-second period is a close second for the sheer novelty. The rest of the window is small but consistent, so keep your expectations in check.

Rusty, signing off.

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