Wailua/Horners Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’m telling you straight up—this stretch of coast is a dud for the next 16 days. No good options, no hidden gems. I’ve checked the whole picture, and it’s a long, blank run.

We’re looking at Wailua/Horners (advanced reef break). The first hint of anything even close to surfable is over a week away on July 29th (Wednesday), and it’s still a marginal call. The problem is the wind. From Sunday, July 26th, right through, it’s blowing from the east-northeast, 12 to 19 mph, mostly onshore or cross-onshore. That’s a stiff breeze ruining any chance of clean waves. The swell is there, but it’s coming from the east-northeast—the exact opposite of the north it needs. The water temp is 80°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Let’s break down the only two sessions that get a look. On Wednesday, July 29th, the morning is a total mess: 10 ft of steep, average-period (11 sec) east-northeast swell, with a cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 2136 (very strong), but it’s all for nothing because the quality is poor. By the afternoon, the breeze drops to a gentle one, and the rating inches up to a 2 out of 10, but it’s still barely surfable. Then on Thursday, July 30th, the morning drops to 7 ft from the east with a short 8-second period, a cross-shore wind making it choppy, and only a 1 out of 10 rating. The combined energy is 594 (moderate). After that, it’s back to poor conditions for the rest of the outlook. The wind stays onshore, the swell direction stays locked in the east, and the wave comment is always “poor surf conditions.”

This break is consistent, but it doesn’t stay this bad for long. Still, if you’re looking to paddle, you’ll be fighting a losing battle for the entire 16 days. With the constant onshore wind and decent swell size, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Don’t bother.

Rusty.

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