Waiehu beach park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for Waiehu beach park (Maui). We’re looking at a solid stretch of cross-onshore winds, mostly from the ENE, and that’s just trashing what little swell we’ve got. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, hitting a peak of 944 (moderate wave energy) on the 1st of August, but that’s paired with a short, weak 8-second period and choppy conditions. No good. The wind is just never your friend here.

The first few days, from Thursday the 30th of July right through to the 10th of August, are all "poor surf conditions". You’ll see waist-to-chest high stuff, around 4ft to 7ft, but it’s all cross-on and choppy. It’s a beach-and-reef setup, and with that wind, it’s honestly looking more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no drama there.

There’s a tiny flicker of hope on the 11th of August – Tuesday morning. The wind swings light and cross-shore, with a swell from the NE at 3ft and a 9-second period. It’s only a marginal forecast, and the combined energy is weak (204), but it’s the only time the wind isn’t making you want to stay on the beach. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re learning and don’t mind a risk of thunderstorms, that’s your window. But don’t expect much.

After that, it’s back to the same old story: cross-on winds, poor surf, right through to the 14th of August. The last week is just more of the same – short period, weak swell, and choppy conditions. There’s nothing to get excited about. This is one of those blank runs where the area just doesn’t do much for a while. Don’t let it get you down, though – forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

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