Usami Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell you about the surf outlook for Usami. This is a reef break that's pretty exposed to the east, but it’s a tricky one because it rarely breaks. We’ve got a window of opportunity here, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

The water is sitting at a warm 82°, about 2° above average for this time of year, so it’s a touch toastier than usual.

The first bit of action is on Monday, the 3rd of August. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the southeast with a very long 16-second period. That’s a lot of energy in the water (2068), and it’s coming from the east, which is a good direction for this spot. However, the wind is a cross-offshore from the northeast at 16 mph, which is okay but not perfect. The report says it’s marginal, and I’d agree – it’s a bit of a gamble with the tide and that strong wind.

Now, the standout is Tuesday afternoon, the 4th of August. This is the one to circle. The swell is pumping at 10ft from the southeast, with a 16-second period. That’s a massive amount of energy (4259), but the key here is the wind. It’s a clean offshore breeze from the east-northeast at 16 mph. This is going to groom those waves into some proper barrels. At 10ft, this is strictly for experts. If you’re not dialed in, this will spit you out. It’s a rare break that rarely breaks, so when it fires like this, it’s a special thing.

After that, things get messy. There’s a big gap from Wednesday the 5th through to Friday the 7th where the surf is either flat or poor. We get a little bump on Thursday afternoon with a 5ft swell from the east-southeast and offshore wind, but it’s not enough to get excited about.

Next up, we have a decent window on Saturday the 8th. The morning starts with a 7ft swell from the east-southeast, building to 7ft in the afternoon. The wind is offshore and light, from the east-southeast at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 969 and 1115. This is good for advanced surfers, but it’s not the quality of Tuesday.

The second week is a bit of a letdown. From Sunday the 9th onward, the swell drops off significantly. There’s a small window of hope on Saturday the 15th of August. The afternoon brings a 7ft swell from the east-southeast with a good 11-second period, and the wind is offshore at 12 mph. The energy is moderate (890), and it’s a promising late-season pulse, but it’s a long way out.

Overall, the best bet is without a doubt Tuesday afternoon, the 4th of August. It’s a rare, heavy, and powerful swell with perfect wind. For the rest of the period, it’s a waiting game with a few smaller, more ordinary days.

Rusty

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