Waiwakaiho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Waiwakaiho.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The next few days are a write-off with onshore winds and messy conditions. But hang in there, because things start to turn around on Saturday the 1st of August. That’s where the real story begins.

The standout session is hands down Saturday morning, the 1st of August. We’re looking at a solid 16ft swell from the west, with a cross-offshore wind from the south keeping things clean. This is big, powerful stuff – the combined swell energy is pumping at 8003 (strong to very strong). This is for experienced surfers only; it’s not a day for beginners. The swell direction is straight out of the west, which is a good match for this spot’s optimum WSW direction. The period is 13 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell with plenty of grunt and long lulls between sets, making it easier to get out the back.

The Saturday afternoon session is also a ripper, but a touch smaller. Still a solid 13ft from the WSW, with a clean offshore breeze from the southeast (5725 combined energy). Again, this is big, powerful, and for experienced surfers only.

After that, Sunday morning the 2nd of August offers a nice drop in size. We get a clean 6ft from the WSW with light offshore winds. This is a much more manageable size for a wider range of surfers, and the combined energy is moderate (812). The wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be clean and fun.

Moving into the next week, there’s a standout session on Monday morning the 3rd of August. The swell is 4ft from the WSW, but get this – the period is a massive 20 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is still strong (1450), and with a light offshore breeze, it’ll be clean. This kind of long-period swell can be a bit straight at a beach break, but Waiwakaiho is a sandbar, so it might still offer some nice lines if the sand is right.

Later in the week, Wednesday the 5th of August is worth a mention. Both morning and afternoon are looking good with clean 7ft and 6ft swell from the WSW, offshore winds, and combined energy around the 1500 mark. That’s strong, clean, and fun for intermediate to advanced surfers.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

There are a few more clean mornings later in the second week, but the size is smaller. For example, Sunday the 9th of August has a 4ft to 4ft swell from the WSW, with a glassy afternoon session. The long-period (14-15 seconds) groundswell is there, and combined energy is moderate (1043). It’s a good option for a quiet, clean session if you’re not chasing the big stuff.

Overall, the best on offer is the big Saturday the 1st of August, morning and afternoon. It’s a proper, powerful, clean swell for those who can handle it. The second best is the clean, long-period Monday morning on the 3rd of August.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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