Waiwakaiho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Waiwakaiho, a sandbar set-up that loves a good WSW swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

The action starts on Monday, August 3rd, but don’t get too excited. We’ve got a 4ft to 5ft WSW swell rolling in, but a strong cross-shore wind is going to mess it up. It’s lumpy and choppy, not worth paddling out for. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong, but the wind is just ruining it.

Tuesday, August 4th, things start to look a bit better. The morning brings a solid 10ft WSW swell, but the period is a short 9 seconds, and there’s a cross-offshore wind. The afternoon cleans up with a good offshore wind and a 4ft, 16-second groundswell. That long period will make for some nice, powerful lines, so it’s a better call.

Wednesday, August 5th, is the first real standout. It’s a clean morning with a light breeze, a 5ft WSW swell, and a 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate, and the conditions are described as “very good.” The afternoon is similar but smaller at 5ft. This is the day to get wet.

Thursday, August 6th, drops right off. The swell drops to 3ft and the morning wind is okay, but it’s just not enough push. The afternoon gets worse with a cross-onshore wind. Friday is even smaller, with a 2ft and 1.0ft swell, and the wind is a mess. Saturday, August 8th, sees a big jump to 8ft from the NW, but it’s short-period (8-9 seconds) and onshore. That’s a messy, blown-out 8ft, which is only for the die-hards or maybe kite surfers if you ask me.

Sunday, August 9th, bounces back nicely. A clean 6ft NW swell in the morning, then a clean 3ft WSW groundswell in the afternoon. The energy is still there.

Now, the clear winner for the whole forecast is Monday, August 10th. The afternoon session is absolutely firing. A 5ft WSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is strong, and the conditions are described as “excellent.” This is the one to circle on the calendar. Clean, glassy, and proper swell.

The rest of the week into mid-August is a mix of clean, smaller days (3ft to 5ft) with good offshore and cross-offshore winds. It’s consistent and rideable, but nothing jumps out like that Monday.

Looking further ahead, Saturday, August 16th, morning shows a bigger 8ft W swell with a 12-second period and clean, light offshore wind. The energy is strong, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a promising long-range call, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

The real big one is on Tuesday, August 18th, morning. A massive 12ft WNW swell with a 11-second period and a clean offshore breeze. The combined energy is huge, and it’s rated excellent. That’s expert territory, and it’s the standout of the second week. But again, that’s far out, so don’t make plans just yet.

So, for the best of the best, hit Monday, August 10th afternoon for that glassy 5ft groundswell. If you’re an experienced surfer, the morning of Saturday, August 16th, and the morning of Tuesday, August 18th, are the ones to watch as the forecast firms up.

Rusty.

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