Waiehu beach park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Waiehu Beach Park has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting right on 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.

Right now, and for the next several days, it's a bit of a struggle. We've got a consistent run of cross-onshore winds from the ENE that are just ruining the surface. The swell is there, mostly around 3ft to 4ft from the ENE with a short, weak period of 8 seconds, but the combined energy is weak to moderate (176). The surf is choppy and messy, and frankly, not worth paddling out for. This poor stretch looks set to last right through until the end of August.

There is a tiny glimmer on Thursday afternoon, the 20th of August. The wind drops right out and it goes glassy. The swell is only 3ft from the NE with a 7-second period and low energy (118), so it’s surfable but very ordinary. You might get a few little crumbly ones if you're desperate for a splash, but don't expect much.

The real interest, and I mean the *only* real interest in this whole outlook, starts to build as we move into the first week of September. The wind finally switches around to an offshore direction from the NNE, which is the optimum direction for this spot. On Tuesday the 1st of September, we see the swell jump to 7ft from the E with a 10-second period and the energy goes through the roof – we’re talking strong energy (1603). The wind is onshore at 12 mph, which keeps the quality marginal.

But Wednesday the 2nd of September is the standout. The morning shows 6ft of swell from the E, a nice 10-second period, and that offshore wind from the NNE drops to a light 6 mph. The energy is still very strong (1221). The conditions are described as "marginal" but with offshore wind and a solid, longer-period swell on a reef and point set-up like Waiehu Beach Park, this is the one to aim for. The afternoon cleans up even more with the wind going almost glassy at 3 mph. It's still over 5ft, so this is more for the experienced crew.

So here's the deal: don't bother with the next week and a half. It's a write-off. Keep your eyes on Wednesday, the 2nd of September. That’s your window. The combination of clean offshore wind and a proper groundswell with real energy behind it is the best on offer by a long shot. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it's looking promising.

Rusty.

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