Tainohama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Tainohama.

It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a big pulse of swell heading our way. This is a classic reef setup for advanced surfers only, and it’s exposed to the south. The water is sitting at 83.5°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Right now, we’re looking at a quiet spell. Saturday the 1st through to Monday the 3rd of August is a write-off for any proper surf. Small 1.3ft to 1.6ft waves with poor conditions, and the energy is weak (33 to 58). We’ve got to wait a bit.

The first hint of something comes on Monday the 3rd morning with 4.6ft from the ESE, but the wind is cross and it’s only marginal. By Monday afternoon, the swell bumps to 5.2ft (ESE) but the wind swings onshore and the energy is building fast (1522). Not the one.

Tuesday the 4th kicks up to a solid 9.8ft from the ESE, but that’s more than 5ft so beginners will want to sit this one out. The wind is onshore all day, so it’s messy. Energy is jumping to 4982 then 7112.

Now, here’s the standout. Wednesday the 5th of August. Morning sees 14.8ft from the SE with a light cross breeze, but the real magic is Wednesday afternoon. We’ve got 16.4ft SE swell, 17-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s the cleanest window of the whole run. The energy is massive at 14763. This is an expert-only zone, and with that long period groundswell hitting a reef, it’s going to be thick and powerful. You’ll want to be on your A-game. The crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.

Thursday the 6th is for the absolute top-end crew only. We’re talking 21.3ft SE swell with 17-18 second intervals, but the energy is through the roof (25845). The wind stays favourable in the morning with a cross-off breeze, but it’s simply too big for most. Even the experts need to pick their moment.

Friday the 7th of August stays big, with 19.7ft dropping to 18ft, but the wind is messy and onshore in the afternoon, and the swell direction turns a little more SSE. It’s one for the big wave chargers only, if they can handle the chop.

From Saturday the 8th onwards, the swell drops quickly, but the wind stays poor. We’ve got cross and cross-on winds, rain and thunderstorms, and the quality just isn’t there. Sunday the 9th has 8.2ft SSW but the conditions are choppy. The rest of the week is a slow fade.

There is a tiny glimmer on Friday the 14th of August morning – 2.6ft from the SSW with a light cross-off breeze, and the energy is low (221). It’s a session for the longboard or a foiler, but it’s clean. After that, it’s back to onshore winds and small slop.

Verdict: The one to circle is Wednesday 5th of August afternoon. That’s a serious swell, glassy, and lined up on the reef. Get it while it’s clean, because after that, it’s either too big, too windy, or too small.

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