Neakahine Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Neakahine Point.

Right off the bat, we’re in a bit of a dry spell. The first week or so is pretty grim. From Friday, August 21st right through to the end of August, the surf is really struggling. We’ve got tiny, weak swell with poor conditions and a lot of cross-shore wind. The combined energy is mostly in the low 100s to low 200s, which is basically nothing to get excited about. There’s a gap of about ten days here where you’re honestly better off doing something else.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday morning, August 27th. The wind goes glassy, and there’s a clean 2ft swell from the west with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is 195 (moderate). It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary – just a tiny wave for a quick session if you’re desperate.

The standout window, and the only real highlight in this whole 16-day run, is at the start of September. On Tuesday, September 1st, we see a solid spike in size. The morning brings a 7ft swell from the west with an 11-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1379 (strong energy). The wind is light and cross, so there will be some ripples, but the size is there. This is getting into expert territory though – 7ft plus is a handful for the average punter.

But the absolute best on offer is Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 7ft swell from the WNW with a 12-second period. The combined energy is 1328 (strong). This is a proper groundswell with excellent conditions. The longer period means better shaped waves, but at a point break like this, it should be handling it beautifully. This is a true standout for experienced surfers looking for a clean, powerful session.

The following morning, Thursday, September 3rd, is still very good. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the WNW, but the wind is dead calm and glassy. Combined energy is 734 (moderate). It’s a bit smaller, so it’s more manageable for a wider range of surfers, but still a quality wave.

Then we get another bump on Saturday morning, September 5th, with a 6ft WNW swell, glassy wind, and a combined energy of 532 (moderate). A solid end to the run.

So, to sum it up: suffer through a long, flat, and choppy start, then the beginning of September delivers. The standout is Wednesday, September 2nd afternoon for the best combination of size, power, and glassy conditions. Thursday morning and Saturday morning are also worth a look. Keep in mind Neakahine Point is inconsistent and can get crowded sometimes, so for a proper swell like this, you might have some company.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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