Puaena Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Puaena Point. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch ahead. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Thursday the 29th of July, and even then, it’s not much to write home about. We’re looking at an inconsistent reef break that’s exposed to the NW, but the swell direction we’re getting is mostly NE, which isn’t what it really wants. The water temp is sitting at 79°F which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a total write-off. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th? Forget it. The wind is a stiff cross-off from the E and ENE at 15 to 18 mph, and the combined energy is zero. There’s no swell to speak of, just poor conditions. Saturday the 25th shows a little bump of 4ft to 5ft from the NE with a short period of 7 to 8 seconds, but the energy is weak (173 to 270) and the wind is still cross-off. It’s not worth paddling for. Sunday through Tuesday sees the same story – small NE swell, cross-off or cross wind, and the energy stays low, mostly under 155. The wave comment keeps calling it poor.

Now, Wednesday the 29th of July is where we get a tiny glimmer. The morning has a 4ft swell from the NNE with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind shifts to a light offshore from the SE at 9 mph. The energy is 125, which is weak, but the wind is offshore and clean. The score says it’s surfable but very ordinary. With a 4ft wave, it’s fine for beginners, but this spot is inconsistent, so you have to be lucky. The afternoon drops off quickly – 3ft and the wind picks up to 12 mph, killing the quality.

The next few days are a mixed bag of tiny swells and cross-off winds. The only real standout in the whole 16-day window is the morning of Thursday the 6th of August. That morning shows a 4ft swell from the NE with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is a light offshore from the ENE at 9 mph. The combined energy is 365, which is moderate, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the best call of the lot. The swell is small enough for beginners, but with that period, it’ll have a bit of shape. The afternoon that same day switches to a 2ft swell from the W with a very long period of 16 seconds, but the wind is cross-off and the energy is still moderate (342). It’s marginal.

The rest of the window into August is mostly poor. Friday the 7th of August has some long-period groundswell from the SW (21 to 22 seconds) but it’s tiny at 2ft, and the wind is cross-off. The energy is strong (570 and 490), but the size is just too small to do anything with.

So, if you’re keen, your best bet is the morning of Thursday the 6th of August. It’s the only proper call for a surf. The rest is a waiting game. Remember, this spot is inconsistent, so a blank run isn’t unusual here. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but until then, wax your board and wait.

Rusty.

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