Tracks (Nanakuli) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the Tracks (Nanakuli) stretch over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, Thursday the 3rd is a write-off. We've got a fresh breeze whipping in from the ENE at 19 mph, and the swell is a weak, short-period 3 ft from the south. The combined energy is a measly 286, which is barely a ripple. The water temp is sitting at a normal 81°, but don't even bother paddling out today; it's just poor.

Friday the 4th looks a bit better. The wind swings offshore from the ENE, still a fresh 19 mph, but it's clean. Swell sneaks up to 4 ft from the south with a period of 12 seconds, giving us a moderate energy reading of 528. The forecast calls it marginal, but with that offshore wind, it'll be worth a look for an intermediate surfer.

Saturday the 5th keeps the trend going. A moderate breeze from the ENE, 12 to 16 mph, and we're seeing 5 to 5 ft south swell at 12 seconds. The energy is building, hitting 748 on Saturday afternoon. Clean conditions, but still just on the edge of being good. It's a solid, fun-sized wave.

Now, Sunday the 6th is where it gets interesting. The swell shifts to the SSW and picks up to 7 ft by the afternoon, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1527. We've got a risk of thunderstorms and some light rain, but the wind is a gentle breeze. This is a standout for the first week. That long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering some well-shaped lines, though it might be a tad much for beginners.

Monday the 7th is the big one, but it's a double-edged sword. The SSW swell is massive, hitting 23 ft in the afternoon with a period of 15 seconds, and the energy reading is a whopping 20549. That's serious power. However, the wind is a cross-off fresh to strong breeze, and the forecast warns it's too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and only if you're feeling brave. The morning is still huge at 12 ft, so unless you're a seasoned charger, sit this one out.

Tuesday the 8th is a mess. The swell drops back to 6 ft, but the wind swings onshore from the SSW, making it choppy and poor. Not worth it.

Wednesday the 9th is a beauty. The wind goes glassy in the morning, dead calm at 0 mph. We've got a 3 ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds, with a combined energy of 636. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." That's the pick of the early week: clean, glassy, and fun little waves for everyone.

The rest of the second week, from the 10th to the 13th, settles into a pattern of small, clean surf. Swell hovers around 1 ft to 2 ft from the SSW and SW, with light winds. It's surfable but ordinary, with energy readings dropping to 121. The highlight of this lull is the 14th and 15th of September. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th see glassy conditions and a very long-period SW groundswell, with periods of 23 and 21 seconds. The energy jumps back up to 975 on the 15th. This is another standout. The swell is small at 3 to 4 ft, but that long-period energy will produce some clean, lined-up waves. It's a bit far out, so it's promising but less certain.

The final days, from the 16th to the 18th, keep the vibe going. Expect clean, 3 ft to 4 ft SSW/SW swell with period up to 18 seconds, light winds, and glassy conditions at times. The energy stays moderate, between 353 and 903. Consistency is solid, and the water is still pleasant. It's a good run of surf to close out the outlook.

Rusty.

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