Wailua/Horners Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Straight up, I’ll be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry run with hardly anything worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until the 24th of August, and even then, it’s a gamble. Before that, it’s all onshore wind and messy, weak swell.

The only spot in the game is Wailua/Horners (Hawaii) , a reef break that’s best for advanced crew. It’s inconsistent and can get crowded, so if you’re thinking of heading out, expect company. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

So, from now until the 23rd, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is hammering from the ENE and NE, mostly onshore, and the swell is small and short-period. The energy is weak to moderate, with values like 177 to 191 (low energy), and it never tops a score of zero. The swell direction is mostly from the E to ENE, with a period of 6 to 8 seconds—that’s short-period, wind swell stuff. It’ll be choppy and bumpy, not worth your time.

Now, here’s the little glimmer. On Monday afternoon, 24th August, things shift. We get a glassy wind state with a light breeze from the south, and the swell from the east at 0.9m, which is about 3 ft, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 162 (moderate). The forecast says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and it scores a 1. That’s the best we’ve got. It’s not pumping, but it’s the only window where the ocean might be rideable. The period is still short, so don’t expect much power, but at least it’s glassy.

After that, the 25th and 26th slip back into onshore wind and low energy, with the swell dropping to 1.0m (3 ft) and periods of 8 to 9 seconds, but the wind is back onshore. The 27th shows a bit more energy (330) and a 1.6m (5 ft) swell from the east with an 8-second period, but the onshore wind from the ENE at 20 km/h (12 mph) will ruin it.

So, the standout? That glassy window on the 24th of August. It’s the only one. If you’re desperate, that’s your moment. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for something better.

Rusty.

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