Puaena Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty quiet stretch for the most part.

We’re looking at Puaena Point, a reef break over here. The water is sitting at 80°F which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. We’ve got a little pulse of swell on Friday afternoon, August 7th, with a tiny 2ft wave from the SW, but it’s coming in with a 14-second period. It’s clean, with a cross-off wind, but the energy is weak (104). It’s just not enough to get excited about, and the forecast is calling it poor surf conditions. The same goes right through the weekend and into the start of next week. We do see a bit of a bump around Monday, August 10th, with 3ft from the NE, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s going to be weak and messy. The energy is only 55 to 62.

We then hit a proper dry spell. From Tuesday, August 11th, through to Thursday, August 13th, there’s barely anything on the cards, with a few days of almost zero wave energy. There’s a tiny 1.0ft WNW swell on Thursday morning, but it’s not going to get you wet.

The pattern shifts a bit towards the end of the second week. Friday, August 14th, afternoon sees a 4ft NE swell arrive, but it’s at 7 seconds and the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off. The energy picks up to 132, but it’s still rated as poor surf. Saturday, August 15th, is similar with 4ft to 4ft from the NE, still short period (8 seconds), and the wind is still fresh. The energy gets up to 221, but it’s not clean enough to be a goer.

Now, the one window that might be worth a look for the more experienced crew is Sunday, August 16th, and Monday, August 17th. We’ve got a solid 6ft to 7ft NE swell coming in, with energy readings of 459 to 625. That’s a decent amount of power. But, and it’s a big but, the period is still only 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off at 16 to 22 mph. This is starting to get up there in size – over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, and by Monday it’s over 7ft, which is expert territory. The forecast says it’s marginal, with tide issues. With that short period and strong wind, this is going to be a bit of a washing machine. Honestly, for a paddle surfer, it’s going to be tough. If you’re into kite surfing, this setup might be more interesting.

After that, the swell drops back down quickly. Tuesday, August 18th, is back to 4ft, and by Wednesday, August 19th, we’re back to tiny surf. The last half of the run is more of the same – small, weak swells from the SW and NE, with the occasional longer period (15-17 seconds) but very low energy.

So, the standout? There isn’t a true standout, really. The best on offer is that Sunday/Monday window (August 16-17) for the size, but the quality is going to be poor. If you’re a beginner, there’s nothing for you. If you’re a strong surfer, you might get a few bigger, lumpy waves, but don’t expect a classic session. The rest of the period is a flat spell.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, it can change. But for now, it’s a quiet one.

Rusty.

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