Waikiki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the surf is pretty small and ordinary. Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, is offering up a tiny 3 ft easterly swell at 14 seconds, but the breeze is a fresh offshore from the ENE at 22 mph, keeping things clean. The water is sitting at 81°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing wild. That said, the wave energy is only moderate (379), and the whole thing feels pretty marginal. It’s not going to blow you away, but if you’re a beginner, Waikiki is your spot. The crowds are often there, so you’ll have company, but the consistency is very reliable.

From Sunday afternoon through to the end of the first week, things stay flat. The swell drops to 1 ft to 2 ft, the wind stays offshore, and the energy dips into the weak range (72–259). It’s surfable, but only just. You’ll be scratching for anything worth paddling for. The period goes from short to long, but the swell is just too small to get excited about.

Then, around the 11th of August, a Tuesday, the southern hemisphere starts talking to us. The swell picks up to 2 ft from the south, and by Wednesday the 12th, we’re looking at 3 ft from the south with a 17-second period. The energy jumps to 741, which is solid moderate. The wind stays offshore from the ENE, 19–22 mph, and the water is clean. This is the standout window. The swell direction is south, which is the optimum for Waikiki. The period is long, so expect well-shaped, lined-up waves, but it might break a little too straight for the beach break crowd. For reefs and points, this is where it’s at. The waves are still under 5 ft, so it’s fine for intermediates, but the long period gives it extra grunt. Crowds are often, but the consistency is very reliable—you’ll get waves.

That south swell sticks around through the 14th and 15th of August, with 3 ft to 4 ft waves, 15–16 second periods, and energy in the 700–875 range. The wind stays offshore, clean, and fresh. It’s not huge, but for Waikiki, this is the best run of the 16 days. The water hangs around 81°, so no surprises there.

By the 16th and 17th of August, the swell backs off to 2 ft–3 ft, and the direction shifts west. The energy drops to 294–520, and the period shortens a bit. It’s still surfable, but the magic is fading.

If you’re a beginner, the whole 16-day window is pretty forgiving. The 12th to the 15th of August is the pick of the lot—clean, consistent, and with enough push to make it interesting. The long period means better shape, but you’ll wait a bit longer between sets.

Rusty out.

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