Tainohama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, giving you the long-range look at Tainohama. We’ve got a wild 16-day stretch ahead, so let’s get into it.

The first few days are a slow burn, but don’t write it off yet. The water is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in just a shorty.

We start off on Saturday, the 1st of August, but honestly, it’s a total dud. Tiny 1ft swell from the SE with a short period, and the wave energy is weak (33). Not worth getting wet. Sunday the 2nd is still pretty marginal. The swell picks up a fraction to 2ft in the morning, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNE, which at least cleans it up. The afternoon sees a bit more size at 4ft with a long 16-second period from the ESE, and the energy jumps to moderate (579). It’s still a scrappy one for the advanced crew only.

Monday the 3rd gets a bit more interesting. The morning swell is 5ft from the ESE at 16 seconds, and the energy is now strong (1277). But the wind is onshore, making it a messy affair. The afternoon drops to 5ft but the onshore picks up, so it’s not great.

Now, here’s where it gets wild. Tuesday the 4th, the morning swell is a solid 10ft from the ESE with a very long 17-second period. The energy is very strong (5330). But the wind is light and onshore, so it’s a bit of a washing machine. The afternoon though? The swell hits 13ft with the same long period, and the energy is absolutely pumping (15711). The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, but the forecast says the swell is too big for this break. This is strictly for the experts only, and only if they know the reef well. It’s not a beginner’s wave.

Wednesday the 5th is the standout. The morning brings a clean 16ft swell from the SE with a 17-second period, and the energy is massive (14466). The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s holding up well. The afternoon is even bigger, with 18ft from the SE and even more energy (18166), but the wind shifts to a light cross-onshore, putting a few ripples on the face. The swell is too big for the break, so this is a big-wave, expert-only session. This is the best on offer for the whole period – if you’ve got the stones for it.

Thursday the 6th is still pumping, with a 21ft swell from the SSE in the morning and a clean cross-off wind from the NE. The energy is off the charts (22001). Again, too big for the break, but for the few who can handle it, it’ll be a day to remember. The afternoon drops to 20ft but gets choppy with a cross-onshore.

After that, things start to settle down. Friday the 7th has a 16ft swell in the morning with light cross-shore wind, but the afternoon turns onshore and messy. Saturday the 8th drops to 10ft with a shorter period, and the wind is a mix of cross-on and onshore. By Sunday the 9th, we’re down to 6ft with a risk of thunderstorms and onshore winds. Not good.

From Monday the 10th all the way through to Friday the 14th, it’s a long, flat spell. The swell is small, the period is short, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The energy is weak. It’s a total write-off for a solid 5 days.

Then, we get a little flicker of hope on Saturday the 15th. The morning shows 4ft from the E with a 14-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (800). It’s a small window for a clean little session. The afternoon stays marginal.

The final day, Sunday the 16th, is the second real standout. The morning brings 7ft from the ESE with a 14-second period, clean cross-off wind from the NE, and solid energy (2041). The forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a proper session for the early crew.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th for the big-wave hellmen, and then Sunday the 16th for the rest of the experienced crew. Don’t bother with the long flat spell in the middle.

Rusty.

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