Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, grab a coffee, mate. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water’s sittin' at a balmy 80°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. No surprises there.

Now, the forecast. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the first week is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long dry spell here from the start through to the 26th of July. There’s just nothing doing. Tiny lumps, no energy, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, which is fine for a flat day, but it ain’t gonna get you wet. It’s a bit of a bummer, but it happens.

The real action, what little there is, kicks off on Sunday the 26th of July. That’s the standout window. Polihale (Kauai) will finally see some life. We’re looking at a 5ft NE swell, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is a light E cross-off, which should keep the surface clean. The combined energy of all swells directed here will be moderate (346). It’s a nice, honest little pulse. The wave comment says to expect good surf conditions, and I’d agree. It’s the best on offer.

That Sunday and Monday the 27th of July will be the pick. Monday morning sees the swell drop a touch to 5ft, still from the NE, with that same light E cross-off. Still clean, still surfable. The energy drops to 229, but it’s still a solid session.

After that, it fades out again. Tuesday the 28th of July is back to ordinary, with a 4ft NE swell but a cross-off wind that’s okay. The energy is down to 118. It’s surfable, but not exciting. Wednesday and Thursday see glassy conditions but the swell is tiny, between 3ft and 3ft, and the energy is very weak (under 100). The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”, and that’s about the size of it.

The long-range stuff, like the 31st of July, has a little 3ft NE swell with a 10-second period and glassy conditions, which is promising but a long way off. The energy is moderate (188). It’s a maybe, but don’t bank on it.

So, the bottom line: if you’ve got a board and a bit of patience, point your car towards Polihale on the 26th. That’s your shot. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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