Waimanalo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the table for this stretch of the Oahu coast. Honestly, it's a bit of a rough patch for a while. We've got a solid run of days where the wind is just nasty, blowing straight onshore or cross-on, keeping things blown out and messy. You're looking at a long stretch of poor conditions from the get-go, all the way through the 16th of August. The first real chance of anything half-decent doesn't show up until Monday the 17th.

So, the only standout in this whole 16-day window is Waimanalo. The first glimmer of hope comes late on Monday, August 17th. That morning, we see a 8 ft swell from the ENE, but it's still a bit rough with a strong breeze. The real moment is the afternoon of the 17th. The wind swings to the SSE, giving us a cross-offshore breeze, cleaning things right up. The swell is still a solid 8 ft from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 1210. This is a big, powerful groundswell. For a beach break like Waimanalo, that long period (over 11 seconds during the morning) can make it break a little straight, but the afternoon drop to 10 seconds and that clean wind should help it shape up. This is expert territory though – 8 ft is proper, and the energy is significant. You'll have to share the water as crowds are sometimes there.

The next day, Tuesday the 18th, is still worth a paddle. The morning offers a 7 ft swell from the NE with a gentle cross-shore breeze, which is a nice step down in size but still has moderate energy (595). It's a gentler day, but much more manageable. After that, it's back to the grind with onshore winds and poor surf for the rest of the forecast window. If you're not an experienced surfer, this whole period is a write-off – the 8 ft+ days are too big, and the smaller days are blown out. For the crew with bigger boards and a hunger, target that Monday afternoon, August 17th. It's your best bet, and it's a clean one.

Stay salty.
Rusty.

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