Queens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for our stretch of coast. The models are showing a real mixed bag for the next couple of weeks, but there are a couple of sessions that are going to make it all worthwhile. We've got a slow start, a big pulse of energy mid-period that we'll need to be smart about, and then some cleaner, more manageable stuff to close things out.

Right off the bat, the water is running much colder than normal for this time of year, coming in at 56.1°F, so you’re going to want the thickest rubber you’ve got. That’s a solid few degrees below average, so it’s going to feel proper chilly out there.

The first few days are really just about getting wet and shaking off the rust. This Sunday the 2nd is a write-off—we’ve got a small 4.3ft WSW swell at Queens (Big Island) but with a 15 km/h NNE wind putting a chop on it. The energy is only moderate at 574, and the conditions are just marginal. Monday the 3rd is where it starts to get a little more interesting. The swell bumps up slightly to 4.6ft, still from the SW, but the wind goes light and glassy in the morning. That’s a proper clean window, and while the surf isn't big, it’s going to be the best shape we’ve seen so far, with that 13-second period giving it some push. The wave energy is also kicking up to a solid 865. Tuesday the 4th will keep the clean lines with a light cross-offshore breeze, but it’s not quite as good as Monday, so get on it early.

Now, here’s where things get serious. From Wednesday the 5th, we see a significant groundswell filling in. The swell direction swings more westerly, and the period jumps to 15-16 seconds. But, the wind is going to be on it, blowing onshore from the NNW at 20 km/h, which will make a mess of the surface. The energy is building fast—we’re talking 2005 in the morning, climbing to 3118 by the afternoon—but it’s a bit of a waste with that wind. The swell is already 8.2ft by the afternoon, so this is for the more experienced crew only, but even they’ll be battling the chop.

The standout of the whole window looks to be shaping up for Thursday the 6th. We’ve got a solid 9.8ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the SE at a light 10 km/h. The energy is pumping hard at 3253. This is the real deal. The conditions are going to be clean, with just a light offshore breeze keeping the faces tidy. The size is getting up there, well over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experts—this isn’t a beginner wave. This is probably the pick of the entire run, so if you’ve got the skills, this is your day.

Friday the 7th holds the size at that 9.8ft mark, but the wind goes a bit wonky again—cross-onshore from the north in the morning, and onshore from the WNW in the afternoon. That will roughen things up, so it’s not going to have the same quality as Thursday.

We're going to have a total no-go period over the weekend. Saturday the 8th is a monster, with the swell jacking up to a truly huge 23ft to 24.6ft. The wave energy is insane, reading at 19561 to 23304. That’s a serious, serious ocean. This is way too big for Queens, and even for the experts, it will just be a washing machine. The setup looks far more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, honestly. Sunday the 9th is still massive, with 14.8ft of south swell, and while conditions will be clean, it’s still too big and powerful for this spot. This is expert-only territory and, honestly, not the best idea.

The swell finally starts to back off on Monday the 10th, but the morning is still pretty messy. The afternoon, though, looks great. The wind drops to a slight air, going cross-offshore, and the swell settles to a much more manageable 4.6ft from the SSE. Even with less size, the conditions should be clean and fun for the more experienced surfers.

After that, we get into a more typical summer pattern. Tuesday the

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