Waikiki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is your local surf reporter Rusty, with a look at the next 16 days for the Waikiki area.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag here, folks. The start of the period is looking pretty average, but there’s a little window of fun clean surf coming up that’s worth getting excited about if you’ve got flexible timing.

The main spot to keep an eye on is Waikiki. Let’s be real, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Tuesday the 4th has a bit of swell, but it’s messy. On the morning of the 4th, there’s a 3 ft SE swell with a 10-second period, and the water is a very unusual 51°F – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind is glassy out of the east at 3 mph, so it’s clean, but the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” The combined energy is moderate (227). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about, and it drops off fast.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are a washout – onshore winds, rain, and the swell disappears. We’ve got a gap of about four days with no real recommendations until we get to the good stuff.

Now, here’s the standout. On Tuesday morning, August 11th, Waikiki is where it’s at. We’re looking at a 4 ft SE swell with a 10-second period, which is a nice, solid size for the break. The wind is offshore from the southwest at 9 mph, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” The combined energy is moderate (251). This is the cleanest, most promising window in the whole forecast. The offshore wind is a major positive, so the waves should be clean and well-shaped. It’s not huge, but for a beginner-friendly spot like this, it’s perfect. Keep in mind that crowds are possible here, so get out early.

After that, the wave energy drops right off. From Wednesday the 12th onwards, the swell is tiny, and the wind is all over the place. There’s a brief moment on Sunday the 16th with a light offshore wind, but the swell is only 2 ft, so it’s really just a bump. The rest of the second week is a long, flat run with very little energy. It’s looking like a bit of a dry spell.

So, the bottom line: hold out for that Tuesday morning the 11th at Waikiki. That’s your best bet. The rest of the time, you’re better off doing something else.

Rusty.

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