Waimanalo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Yo, Rusty here. Alright, let’s break this down. This 16-day outlook for Waimanalo is pretty grim, to be honest. It’s a long stretch with no real surf to get excited about. The first recommendation isn’t until Sunday, July 12th, but it’s a total dud from the start.

From July 12th all the way through to July 27th, the wind is the main villain. It’s blowing onshore or cross-onshore from the ENE, at 15 to 25 mph, sometimes gusting to 25 mph. That’s a fresh breeze, and it’s just trashing any chance of clean waves. The swell is small to medium, but the wind turns it into a choppy, lumpy mess. The water temp is around 79°, about normal for this time of year.

The first week, July 12th to the 18th, is a total loss. Swell heights run from about 3 ft to 7 ft, but with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds, the waves are weak and crumbly. The combined energy is moderate, peaking at 516 on Sunday morning, but with that wind, it’s just onshore slop. Don’t bother.

The second week, July 19th to 27th, is more of the same. Swell holds around 3 ft to 6 ft, but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. The period stays short until the very end. On the 24th and 25th, the swell drops to tiny—around 2 ft to 3 ft—but the period jumps to a very long 15 to 18 seconds. The energy spikes to 983 on the 27th. That’s a groundswell, which at a reef could be clean, but Waimanalo is an exposed beach break. That long-period swell will likely be straight and fat, plus the wind is still onshore. It’s a cruel tease.

So, there are zero standout days. The wind is relentless, and the waves are poor. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite-surfing than paddle-surfing. The crowds can be an issue at Waimanalo when it’s good, but with this forecast, you’ll have the beach to yourself. Save your energy for another week. The forecast might change, but for now, it’s a flat-out no-go.

Rusty.

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