Tainohama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's see what Tainohama is cooking up for us.

This is a tricky one at first. We're looking at a very slow start with only small, junky waves and onshore winds for the first few days. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. Then, hold onto your boards, because from late Monday afternoon through Tuesday it really kicks off with a solid groundswell and glassy conditions. But there's a big catch. That window of perfection is short-lived, and after that, we get absolutely hammered by a huge, messy swell that’s only for the brave (or foolish).

The standout, no question, is Tuesday afternoon, July 7th. Tainohama will be absolutely cranking. We’re looking at a solid 5ft swell from the SSE, but the real magic is the period – a massive 17 seconds of long-period groundswell power. Combined energy is at a powerful 1402 (moderate-strong), which is plenty of punch. And with the wind going dead glassy at 0 mph from the ESE, it’s going to be as clean as a pane of glass. This is the pick of the whole forecast, an excellent session for experienced surfers. Sunday the 5th is a total write-off with tiny, onshore junk.

Monday afternoon, July 6th, is the early bird special. The swell picks up to 3ft from the SE with a long 14-second period (combined energy 426), and a light cross-offshore wind from the ENE will keep it clean. Not huge, but a very solid option.

Then things get out of hand. From Wednesday morning the 8th right through to the end of the week, a massive swell hits. By Friday morning July 10th, we're looking at a monstrous 13ft swell from the S with a 17-second period and combined energy hitting a staggering 9865. That’s very strong wave energy. However, it's all accompanied by strong onshore winds. This is strictly for expert chargers only, and even then, the quality is going to be blown out. It might be more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-surfing session.

By Monday morning, July 20th, things finally settle. The swell drops to a clean 4ft from the S (10-second period) with a nice light cross-offshore wind from the NE. It's the first real sign of life after the onslaught.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a tale of two cities. A total dud to start, one magic afternoon, then a wild, blown-out giant. The second week is a slow, messy clean-up. Don't sleep on that Tuesday.

Rusty out.

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