Surf Report

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BIGISLANDSURFREPORT (feet in hawaii style)

November 17 – Monday

East / NE hitting 2-3 today – trades up, watch the chop. SE is also increasing – best for spots take more NEasterly angle. S 1-2. West mostly flat. Have fun.

November 16 – Sunday

Mostly ranging in the 1-2 around the island. West has some small leftovers – best at easy braking spots but as of last night still able to eek out a session in some of the South Kohala spots. N/NE shores will build thru day with Northerly pushes shifting NE for Big Isle. Add to that some high pressure/trade increase for the beginning of this week, so if winds and rivers aren’t making mush should be some potentially decent + surf for the E/NE shores (at least by Tuesday). Suffocating vog blanket that covered much of the island past few days should start to dissipate (or at least shift back South).

November 14>15 – Friday > Sat

NW into West side 1-3 depending on locale. South 1-2. SE 1-3 but -with onshore winds- likely chop/slop. East 1-2occ+ – more North of isle. NE should increase some Sun. Trades to return Sunday – voggy today into Saturday.

November 13 – Thursday

Catch last of East shores this morn in the 2ft occ+ range. SE should be about the same, esp. right spot. South decreasing to the 1-2. West small 1-2, but could increase as some NW makes its way in a little. North shores that catch very N angle should see some increase as well, mostly north of isle. West to show 1-3 morrow into weekend. East with trades down should range 1-2 weekend but kick back up some for Tues or so. ESE winds should add to vog blankie over isle next few dayz – don’t forget ur gas mask.

November 12 – Wednesday

Most shores decreasing today. East a little less consistent -though should maintain 1-3 esp. morning session- as trades will back down some and winds will start their shift to convection/SE. SE 2-3. South 1-3. West 1-2occ+. North 1-2 occ+. Next NW will start hitting other isles today, but we’ll see it more Thurs and into weekend, for very N shores and NW loving spots Kona side. Look for vog end of week/weekend for much of the island(s).

Looking for a tipster who might have seen the sorry soul who took the brand new Counterculture board bag out of a tan truck at Pohoiki a few dayz ago. Wanna make-it-pono – we can tell ya where to leave it. Otherwise, eyes are out for ya and the bag!

November 11 – Tuesday

Fun stuff yesterday and this should continue, likely through Wednesday morning at least. East side 2-3, some river, currents, chop – but also delightful, consistent glass-off sessions available. N will range 1-3 and the larger sets reserved for spots that pick up more ENE stuff. SE also running about 2-3 – some chop but again, morning/night plus some glass-off afternoon possible. West side catching NW and SW 1-occ.3 – the larger stuff for shores picking up SW. South 2-3. So fun stuff most all the way around. Buoys are going blinky – and now we have one (#4) reporting but on the loose; and the Makapu Point buoy is out. Seriously, I have no idea how real surf forecasters do it!

November 10 – Monday

West side catching fun 2-3 stuff with some NW and SW making its way in. East side about 2-3 – river mouths running a bit may mush up some zones; potential afternoon chop. SE/S also in the 2-3 range. North 1-occ.3 – prob hitting the larger edge more north of isle.

November 9 – Sunday

Trades building today and tomorrow will increase East side – should push it into the 2+ zone, at least by tomorrow. And actually, that should last til Tuesday. Some SE energy 2-3. South 2-3. West catching some SSW 1-2. NW mostly blocked but the swell due end of next week is large enough and may catch in the lower 300° span so look for West side spots that’ll pick that up – otherwise wrap N/NE eventually while trades are forecast to refortify next weekend after they drop some post Tuesday.

November 8 – Saturday

Some NW making its way into Kona side 1-2 occ+ – as well some SW should start adding into the mix as the day progresses. Northern shores should get some of the wrap especially Hamakua. East will slowly increase with trades through Monday for some 1-3 – watch for chop but at least should have decent morning session (and yesterday evening had nice glass-off) – for now bring longboards. SE 1-3 as well (potentially best bet this morning). >>>More upcoming NW shtuff through next week – with some bigger guns end of next week. Again most of it blocked for us but looks hunky enough to fill in some NW and NE shores.

November 7 – Friday

Small stuff dominating. East side even smaller today in town – bring long boards. Better SSE and NNE zones for some 1-2(maybe+ later in day). But don’t despair, isle-wide most shores should start increasing a few feet into Sat for some fun weekend stuff. So get your work done.

November 6 – Thursday

Still small most of isle but should pick up lil bit. Kona side: Some NW may trickle into spots like the lower 300° angle – but mostly blocked. Also some small 1-2 SW still pulling in with infrequent sets. SE 1-2+ but choppy so catch it early (still no guarantees on chop tho) and watch strong currents. East 1-2 longboard stuff – trades to pick up end of week to increase+ weekend East side swell. Also look for Northern shores to boost up (esp. north of isle) with these NW swells wrappin in over the next few days.

Nov 5th – Wednesday

Small stuff – I’d check E/SE and bring longboards. xo

Nov 4 – Tuesday

Small stuff out there so might as well wait on line to vote. Otherwise, report is similar to yesterday…so feel free to reread.

Nov 3 – Monday

Small stuff abounds. 1-2 East/NE/SE is about it. Potentially a little bit of SE for Tues/Wed>. The NW coming the end of the week is mostly blocked tho some may slide in Kona side, and we’ll see if any wraps.

Nov 2 – Sunday

Decreasing North/NE still showing today 1-2 occ head high depending on spot. SE also catching some in that range. Besides small trade well, nothing more to come til some SE increase maybe later Tues/Wed and late in the week a NW that -at least at the beginning- will mostly be blocked.

Nov 1 – Saturday

Little xtra bump today for NE will keep some momentum for East lovin shores 1-occ.3. So…NE>SE again your best bet. Might get choppy later but looks decently clean this morning. Otherwise South 1-2 and West kinda windy 1fters. All this excitement… should last thru tomorrow.

October 31 – Halloween

Might be missing a few surf report dayz in the next month as belly is getting stretched to intense proportions and new surfer boy brewing inside almost ready to catch his ultimate tube ride. Any good baby names?

Anyway, East half of isle is still the place today. Yesterday late afternoon was coming in 2-3 with a more NE angle to it – should hold much of today, slowly fill in more East, tho it will be decreasing into weekend. And yesterday Bayfront was okay for the Bayfront lovers around 2+ – tho if you’re gonna get in that stank water, at least in my humble opinion, it’s gotta be a little bit bigger. Last few northerly swells definitely hit North half of island with a little more umph (as you can tell during those lovely long drives to Waimea Women’s Center for check-ups). Anyway, with morning kinda high/swell weakening, you’ll have to check during the lower tide to see if there are any leftovers worth getting sea flea bitten for – but there are still lines (at least enough for the SUP guys who are already out there taking advantage of it). SE shores pounding this morning, but the winds are up and tho it might be calming down some could be messy; should catch 2-3 at the best spots. South 1-2. West a foot or so.

Next few days will be mostly East/NE/SE in the 1-2+ft range – leftovers and small trade wind swell. Might be some SE coming early in week. Some NW stuff but don’t think it’s gonna effect us much – shall see.

October 29 – Wednesday

North shores receiving decent push today and next few days, best spots 2-4. It’ll shift NE Thursday>Sat benefiting more of the East shores – which will also get trade energy. Today East breaks will prob only have some rising wind swell stuff in the 1-2+ — tho increasing and larger for shores that also catch some NNE. SE is 1-2+ slow build. S 1-2. West 1-2 (maybe a few spots will receive xtra sliding thru). Hilo vog should blow back South today.

October 28 – Tuesday

Small surf and vog (volcano>Hilo) should dominate today for Big Island. Northerly increases prob won’t start hitting us til tomorrow – wrapping in better Thursday. Trades also to pick back up Wednesday and should add some for East shores. Today maybe best bet SE 1-2 and forerunners Honokaa.

October 27 – Monday

Sry, no report today. About 1-2 NE>SE shores. Vog. Have fun.

October 26 – Sunday

East/NE side about 2ft. North has some low level reinforcement but decreasing 2ft with some larger sets right tide, right breaks. West 1-occ.+. S 1-2. SE about 2 catching more at spots that get NE wrap. Trades are gone for the next few dayz – vog may sit and stew. Tuesday will include high pressure building with a new North swell (tho make it to us more Wed) and trades will reestablish themselves ergo more waves to come around then…. Mauna Kea snow sign of winter to come so break out ur neoprene rash guards.

October 25 – Saturday

Yesterday waves Hilo E were mostly showing during low tide 1-3. Angle not quite right – hopefully better today. North/NE/E 1-3 – best North of isle. Little bit bigger tday for Bay Front devotees. SE 2-3. West 1-occ2.

October 24 – Friday

If you’re anywhere within earshot of the ocean East half of isle you may have been awoken by the pounding surf. Most East side breaks 2-3 today – larger showings at NE/ENE lovin spots as trade and North energy pull in today and heights emphasized by low tide rising this morning. North shores 2-4 depending on ur locale (small stuff thus far for Bay Front fanatics). ESE/SE 2-3+. South some, 1-2+, larger for spots catch SE angle. Small 1-2 for West side – for the most part this is blocked (tho the NW swell coming around Tuesday should make it’s way in). All this should last at least through tomorrow AM. Enjoy.

October 23 – Thursday

SE supa fun 2+ Poho’iki for the bay side yesterday -glass, barrels, w/ winds calm>off-shore most of morning- and should continue to be nice early today w/ decent SE energy. South picking this up as well with small kine wrappin in for SW shores. Trade swell gradually increasing for all East lovin’ breaks – 1-3 – will continue through Saturday with trade winds (winds peaking today – watch 4 afternoon chop – largest waves tomorrow). Short period (not-so-big) 360° North started hitting Kauai late yesterday will make its way to us at some point later today – could add some surges to Bayfront, but definitely keep eye out Havi> Honoka’a> Keukaha through Saturday. More NW energy to come but may reside in blocked zones – we’ll see how it turns.

October 22 – Wednesday

Trades kicking back in today (E watch afternoon winds / tho accompanying rain could make some glass sessions). Prob need another day for trade swell to show East side though should still offer up a playful 1-2+. North 1-2 occ.+. SE a little more push still yet (may clean up bit from past few muck dayz as winds shift). West 1-2+ for shores that catch SSW angle. p.s. again, watch the hunka AM tide. Upcoming: East to get to head+ Thursday>Saturday. North coming in late Thurs>Friday in the 2-3 range. early am winds hilo/puna winds supa calm

October 21 – Tuesday

East side actually had pretty nice glass conditions yesterday for the AM – with an occ. peaky head+ set. That’s probably not going to be the case today. Well, the conditions, tho rainy, should be nice, but swell definitely heading down some, avg. waist to shoulder occ. +. S/SE might have a little more ump still yet in the 2ft range but it’s all about the tide. North 1-2. West 1-2 with some SW leftovers. Trades are scheduled to pick back up tomorrow for larger surf Thursday>. Plus some energy heading for the North shores later this week.

October 20 – Monday

East side 1-2+. SE 2-occ3. Yesterday east half lotsa chunky chop/wind – though there were some decent ones coming through SE AM. S/SW decreasing – 1-2 occ+. N 1-2 (still bringing some small stuff into town spots). Trades will have a few dayz reduced speeds then kick back up mid week and add to surf size. Small north/NW energy coming thru during week – larger end of week (and of course we’ll see how that wraps in for us).

October 19 – Sunday

East about the same 1-2+ might build just a little bit more into Monday. Kinda fun; HASA contest at Honoli’i today. SE holding 2-3. S 2-3. West 1-2+ – larger more south and spots that like SW. North 1-2 – more + North of isle / + spots get NE. Again, early morn high tide. Trades continuing.

October 18 – Saturday

S/SE prob the spot tday 2-3. East 1-2 occ peaky++. North 1-2. West 1ft-maybe2 for shores picking up the increasing South (btr chance tomorrow). Trade winds should be blowing by early afternoon. Prob nice off-shore but voggy for South/SW zone. Watch that hunka early morning tide.

October 17 – Friday

East less action/frequency while maintaining 1-occ.3 (little more for SE). Some North – 1-2 range; + north of isle. Trades back up thru Monday – not huge wave boostin variety but will keep it flowin’. S/SW coming thru might show better Sat/Sun.

October 16 – Thursday

East 1-3 decreasing – still in the playful range. Watch river current (yesterday had some cutting into waves, tho conditions still nice, clean). North 1-2. Yesterday SE chop. Trades to start back up – could add increases or at least maintain fri>weekend. SW should pick up then too.

October 15 – Wednesday

About the same as yesterday (please read, I need to go back to bed) – some decreases should start to show for North, East and South later today. Morning little closer to the 9:40 low best bet. With heavy rains watch for potential current / muck conditions at the river mouths (if not today then maybe over the next few). Trades to pick back up Thurs/Fri> will maintain some East side swell. Smaller (and foremostly blocked) NW should keep up lite Northerly energy into weekend. As well activity in the S/SW to make its way for the weekend as well.

October 14 – Tuesday

East 2-3 occ.+ heavy winter style surf. Lots of UH Hilo beginners trying their luck at ur expense with boards flying so be safe. Winds on it yesterday by about 10-11 combined with higher tide created some mucky, crumbly afternoon conditions – advisable to catch it early…. or lata (tho 6AM looking little blustery … should clean and rains could offer glass-off sessions). SE winds still on today, which were showing side/off-shore for Keaukaha yesterday, and what was keeping more decent conditions for some of the North Shores which should show in the 2-4 range. SE 2-3+ with some sick moments past couple dayz capitalized on by the Bowlz locals – also watch those SE winds. South 1-3. West small – maybe a few easy breaking spots (more North or South-facing) catching some energy.

October 13 – Monday

East half still 2-3 – + low rising – should be nice at least AM. NW shifting little more North – can’t tell how it’s hitting West side thru channel, (most breaks still small) but Maks and Mahaiula may get (anyone have report?). Otherwise look for increases>rough seas on North facing shores through the day>Wed, depending on spot 2-3. Havi>Honokaa+. South getting a bump as well 1-occ.3. Trades are supposed to start decrease but so far they seem to be going – despite that East half scheduled to continue with some Easterly pushes during week. Upcoming NW Thurs/Fri should be blocked.

October 12 – Sunday

East half of isle for ENE/SE shores still going sweetly 2-3 with occ. peaky + = nice solid overhead for much of the day (tho yesterday mornin’ mojo rising seemed to be the ticket in Hilo). This to hold through tomorrow at least. NW building today but doubt it’ll have time to fill in much til tomorrow>Wednesday (tho buoys rising fast, maybe some later today). Should add for N/NNE as well some West side spots (tho in the meantime West is still good for fishing). South should also have some waves today 1-2 occ.+. Contest at Honoli’i this morning from what I hear – good day for it.

October 11 – Saturday

East side building should be nice NE/E to SE shores. Yesterday had fun stuff already coming up especially with the tide push – great AM conditions (Hilo got breezy PM [not sure if it glassed off]; Puna looked calm for evening sesh at least). Today should be 1-3 depending on tide and locale. Think there’s a contest Sunday at Honoli’i…so’s u knows. As for the rest of the shores, North facing 1-2 (maybe some plus certain spots), some small for South about a 1-2. West mostly flat but some may seep thru channels beginning of week. Again, we’ll see about all dat lata.

October 10 – Friday

Not much in the wave department quite yet (yesterday most was still off reefs right tide and higher tide shore break). But what you will see will mainly be on the East half of isle, with trade swell picking back up, slowly (and with it some rain). We’re still dabbling in the 1-2 range – optimistically look for more into weekend. Plus little pushes from the South. Then the North energy should start making its way Big Isle late Sun/Mon. The direction looks real strong NW so we will have to see how it plays out and pulls in.

October 9 – Thursday

Trades slowly picking back up. Should start to see some increase East half; today prob still 1-2, prob more later Friday into weekend. SE still had some waves; peaky 1-2 yesterday best off reefs right tide (lil smaller than Wed but sweet conditions!), and likely similar today. Nice NW building for Sunday – we’ll see how blocked it is 4 us, or how it will wrap maybe early next week.

October 8 – Wednesday

About the same as yesterday. Best East half of isle (likely Waipio and S/Puna), and best spots 1-2 off reefs, some shore break chit. Prob early morn later afternoon for right tide. Small pushes will maintain this over next few days. Trades should pick up late in week – and some N for early next week.

October 7 – Tuesday

Again, mainly residual trade swell stuff for East/SE 1-occ.2 Small NW could make ripples thru channel and maybe some splashes for N-happy shores during the week a la shore break Waipio. Doesn’t really look like much goin’ on til this weekend, when trades start back up (end of week) – should look up for East and even South. Some decent North stuff Sun should get to us Mon/Tues – but let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves, hmmm.

October 6 – Monday

Lil waves rule. Some East side trade swell prob best bet 1-occ. 2. Little bit stuff SWest but mostly over reefy / easy breakin zones. Trades scheduled to die out by tomorrow and prob not much til later in week. Though small NW coming in near kauai may eventually trickle into some N zones over next few.

October 5 – Sunday

Some remnant SW to be found – prob best places like Pines, Old A’s. East side has some trade wind swell and small leftover N. All mostly lingering in the 1-2 range. Some off reef spots might supply best right tide. Or maybe some inside shore break during the higher tide. Bring ur longer boards ‘n’ fishes, wherever you go.

October 4 – Saturday

East half of isle similar to yesterday 1-2 occ.+ but declining. Keaukaha, Harbor, NE shores still catching this AM. SE has as well. Buoys all goin’ down, except #3 showing some SW for Kona side 1-2+.

October 3 – Friday

Some Bayfront for the needy – might get better as the AM tide goes down a little. Most waves for the East half of isle 1-occ.3 depending on location and tide. Small NW pushes are forecast to continue. Though last N declining still showing and angling better for certain spots – should pull into East breaks more by tomorrow. Minor SW energy as well – though manini in Kona town. High pressure + lite trades in forecast. Puna morn conditions nice n’ calm.

October 2 – Thursday

Short lived N but still some energy. Slowly turning more East so might show some increase for East shores 1-2 potential + right tide (so far early am not right tide or right angle). Should add some next few days for SE too (looks like there’s some swell pushing in, occ. at Bowls but more worthwhile inside bay side -esp. with the on/off winds, and some third bay but…). Yesterday largest prob seen Kohala>Waipio and such 2-3+ declining from there. Keaukaha 1-2 occ+. Harbor worked best for the longest boards (same today, catch it near low tide) as the angle seemed better for Hilo Bay if the breakwall wasn’t there – ’cause it was slamming and lots of white water – yet didn’t equate into much. (Was a lot easier to figure Big Island report when Waimea buoy was working). Plus it was kinda crumbly – even spots that stayed clean. West side had some coming thru channel for Maks and Mahaiula at 2-3 – low prob some leftover this morn. Plus small kine, small window SW today – looks windy.

October 1 – Wednesday

UPDATE: 10:00 still not much in Hilo at least. North facing shores best bet today 1-3 – esp. shore break/reef spots NE quadrant of isle. For Hilo Keaukaha medium tide or check for windows at harbor in the low tide time frame (less surge than originally predicted). East might show increase – not hard since it’s been bordering on flat. West mostly flat. South 1-2. SE depending on break 1-2 – also could fill in some into tomorrow.

September 30 – Tuesday

Still about 1 ft+ or so for most of isle – S/SE a little more. N/NNE shores should start increase lata 2day – keep eye on it. Tomorrow should have something to surf Havi to Harbor. Hopefully, eventually filtering in some for ENE facing shores. Vog stuck more around volcano yesterday and with trades picking back up today will invade lungs SE of Kilauea.

September 29 – Monday

Most shores raging in the 1ft zone - maybe an occ. + for the Eastern>Southern shores. There’s some NWesterly energy hitting outer isles today but prob all blocked for us. North will start hitting tomorrow, for us more Wednesday/Thurs and as I said yesterday is predicted to cause minor harbor surges in Hilo Bay. Get sea flea remedy at Hilo Surfboard Co. or get bitten. Trades will kick back up Tues or Wed but in mean time if vog does stagnate over your locale play it easy for your lungs-sake. This is massage your girlfriend week (and then take them out for dinner) – so don’t forget.

September 28 – Sunday

Had another one of those Bay Front-gone-massive dreams. This time driving into town the waves were crashing into Bayfront with one guy flying over the road. The N coming next week is expected to bring some surges into Hilo Bay to a little less xtreme… This should be by Wed/Thurs and add waves around islands — so happy b-day B. As far as today – still 0-1 for most of the island. East 1-occ2 right tide/select breaks – more for NE. Not sure how SE is doing. Oh, and there were some ’sea fleas’ at Honoli’i and something that smelled like dead pig a few days ago at Privates – FYI. And b4 they sell out, you know the first few Bayfront swells are gonna be rife with the bitting buggers so go to Hilo Surfboard Co., and ask for some Hilo Bay Sea Flea Remedy – slather that on for couple hours of protection. P.S> Still be on vog alert – forecast says lite trade will stagnate flow over Kilauea and combined with land breezes may push some into Hilo starting tonite.

September 27 – Saturday

Most waves N/NE again and should show best on shores that especially like that direction. 1-2 occ+ right tide – and should fill in some as the day goes on. Watch Whoops Johnny tide. Rest of the isle flat to a foot. (Sry to be redundant but…).

September 26 – Friday

A ‘whoops Johnny’ kinda tide (grls on the schoolyard know what I mean). Catch it rising. Again, mainly North/E increasing 1-2 – occ. + right spot/tide especially more North of isle. Most other angles in the 0-1/2ft zone. Shift in winds to lite ESE will relocate vog to sit over isle bit today and into weekend. Weekend: small South swells expected – but emphasis on small, and might show for Big Isle more for our S/SE shores. Otherwise, N/NE will continue to be main spot for waves.

September 25 – Thursday

8″-1ft this AM east side. SE 1-2. That’s the report. Bring the tanker. Though we will see more ridables as tide fills in bit. Again, also may show some fun inside/shore break stuff. The North/NE is slowly building – prob won’t see it til tomorrow/Sat (fun Waipio picnic). Otherwise, there’s some South comin’ for the weekend but it doesn’t look big or nothin’.

September 24 – Wednesday

East some infrequent shoulder high this am lowish tide – might get better during high tide as it did yesterday. SE afternoon might again see some up to head high select spots off reef and the inside jack-ups. Spots N of isle be catching some – still mostly in the 1-2 occ+ zone. Otherwise not much.

September 23 – Tuesday

0-1 around the isle again. NNE>E again holding most size but doubt it’ll get much over 1-2. Trades (and lil trade swell) should hold for the week. Might see another little push outta North/NE towards the end of the week. UPDATE: Some 2ft+ showing for the E/SE side breaks – especially off shelves, and some nice inside jack-ups high tide.

September 22 – Monday

Oh, you didn’t think it could get any smaller? Flat to a foot for much of the island. Most energy out of the NNE>NE. Bring that tanker.

September – 21 – Sunday

Okay, read yesterday’s. Everything sporting 1ft except some select zones on the Northern/East half of isle catching NE/NNE which may barely reach a whole 2ft. Perhaps some SE too at reefy spots right tide. Trades should start lite pick up today.

September 20 – Saturday

Oh, did I miss yesterday’s report? Okay, here it is: small. Today should be similar. May find some stragglers West for only the most S-facing shores. South 1-occ2. SE same. East – 1ft. Best bet again upper East half isle with shores catch most N/NE – so Waipio rollin’ a couple feet might be the place – or some of those other nook-n-cranny locales along the Hamakua Coast. If I forget to do a report tomorrow, due in part to lack of inspiration and part lack of adequate veggie consumption, it’s likely going to be about the same. xo (oh and keep eye on that funky tide)

September 18 – Thursday

Mostly North energy hitting, 1-2+ wrap from that NW. And in a few days some more might make it’s way around the surf compass, from the currently blocked NNW generating last eve. So, try the north facing shores first, maybe some longboardables for East > little more NNE spots. Some SE stuff still maintaining – tho may peter out. Supa maxing high tide this mornin’ so if you’re trying to do an early session to avoid winds, you might just be avoiding waves too – and rain may provide some glass-off opportunities. Trades forecast to pick back up Sunday. I’m too lazy to change the tide chart, sorry. Okay, I changed the tide chart… See Obama’s sis in Hilo tomorrow nite.

September 17 – Wednesday

Quickie report: W small. S small. ah, everything about 1ft. Maybe N/NE will show up a bit 1-2 (poss some plus lata in day). East might have gotten lil from trades 1-occ2 – also might increase micromental (new word alert) amounts. Same for SE 1-2 still catching some esp. right tide over reefs.

September 16 – Tuesday

Oops, I really did know what day it was… Okay, today we have a beautiful selection of 1ft waves with maybe an occasional two footer and these may be found more for the S/SE. Um, that’s all…

September 15 -Monday

SE small 1-2 may still top heights. East 1+. Trades will start picking up today, but won’t see much wave-wise til maybe tomorrow, and that should be small. And don’t worry, NW coming through for other isles won’t be bothering with us – though by Wednesday it may turn more N/NE with some wrap potential swingin’ in. There should be a few more NW swellz to follow. Otherwise, small SW may come in for Tues. I’m too tired to check right now – it’s 4am! See how devoted I am!

September 14 – Sunday

East maybe a foot. SE probably the most action on our island up to 2ft. South 1-2. WNW starting to build but it’ll be blocked for us – though may make its way around the compass to our NE shores by mid-week (?). Trades supa lite but will build back up starting tomorrow – so waves may slowly increase along with it as well. Vog did make its way into Hilo yesterday – today potential for more of that despite strong summit winds. Otherwise, SW/Kona likely pretty voggy today. Also, more small South energy expected Tuesday…

September 13 – Saturday

Hmmm, the first line from yesterday’s report is still apropros. E>S best bets today. Slight NE coming through – 1-2. SE still holding on with some nice conditions and waist to shoulder high waves. Yesterday some fun off the reefs and high tide jackin’ up insiders. Thats about it for now. Declining trades may stagnate vog for Volcano>Hilo zone (though there may be enough summit breezes to help during day – we’ll see) – high pressure expected to build early next week and kick up trades and hopefully with it the waves as well.

September 12 – Friday

You can probably read yesterday’s report for today’s report (throw in the ‘…and decreasing.”). E/SE/S for our isle probably best. SE has been little precarious day-to-day breaking better certain locations, certain tides, no specific pattern. Bowls nice on the mid-to-high yesterday – was in the 1-2 to occ. head+ sets. East/NE maintaining funboardables – also workin best at the rising tide (which is going to hit almost 3ft high level tomorrow>next few dayz.) Today might be the last of the leftovers – though should maintain some S/SE over weekend. Otherwise, nothing much til (hopefully early) next week.

September 11 – Thursday

Most swell has decreased to the 1-2 occ. + variety. East nice conditions yesterday, some occ. peaky head high, mostly via the SE and NE filtering through. Bayfront even breaking up to shoulder high for the longboards and kayaks. Some small kind for Richardsons. NE Kohala spots. Should continue somewhat today – but again, bring xtra board, and catch the morning rising tide. There was some shore break going for Hilo, inside barrels, decent fishables during the rising tide – but more infrequent. S/SE reefy spots still showing, otherwise slowing down. West getting back to lil’ range. Trades will slowly shut down and into weekend may see some vog hovering island. High is schedule to build early next week with trade accompaniment – wait and see when that may pick up NE/E. Also a cyclone-induced NW heading in that should be efficiently blocked for us but energy will slowly shift NE as well. Again, keep update on the sharks ‘n’ beach closures here.

September 10 – Wednesday

SE should still top heights – 2-3 right spot right tide. This latest push is supposed to decrease later today. In the meantime, catch it while you can. Read yesterday’s for Puna report – should be about the same more or less. South also maintaining 2-3, and West 1-2+ declining fast. East 1-2 occ+ and again though the trades are down there is some small span NE that might add boost – also some of the SE could catch certain spots that take it. Bring extra board if you’ll be surfing the higher tide. All 4 now.

September 9th – Tuesday

PM update: Pohoiks nice morn, a little slow, but coming through, starting to look better as day progresses with strong off-shore. Avg. 2ft with sets to head-high, some a little plus. Again, try catch it early (or late) as we have another hunker tide – this one peaking mid-day. As week progresses will get kinda wonky with extreme highs and lows (hmm, I kinda feel like that). Yesterday morn East side had some swell but not enough for the amount of water and didn’t really gel for shore break. Mellow, playful long/funboard session 1-2, and will likely be the same today with potential occ. pluses (trades decreased overnight, tho maybe that little NE energy will help). SE didn’t pan out much either; angle off and got kinda sloppy later in the day. But there’s still swell, which should last through tomorrow (and then to a lesser degree through Friday). Probably varying 1-occ.3 zone – I’d bring the fish ‘n’ longer board back-up just in case. South 1-3, while the West side maybe 1-2 occ+ for more SW facing spots. NW coming in small, mostly blocked for us; some ripples trickling into the shark-infested zones.

September 8th – Monday

Still in the fat morning tide thang – so I’d catch it real early if you can – or hope the later afternoon session won’t be blown out – which it may likely be. Anyway, SE getting some reinforcement should continue 2-3+ at the best spots, best tide. Reports from yesterday sez: some nice tow-in, stand-up barrels at Third Bay – otherwise a little less consistent than Saturday (thanks Steve). Angle may be better today/Tues. and hopefully size will be juicy enough to compensate for all this water. South/SW should be 2-3 and declining. West side will also mellow down to 2ft and decreasing. Winds are sporadically gusty, and trades are supposed to kick up for today and tomorrow. Waves should follow, and there is some NE showing – likely in the funable 2ft range, with some + also tide and spot dependent. Okay? O.K.

Also, there’s been no update yet today regarding Big Island beach closures due to shark sitings. Hapuna and Wailea were closed this weekend. Tiger spotted off Puako, one unknown variety off Maumae and another of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. All visiting S. Kohala beaches advised to exercise caution. Curious critters may be hungry. Check with Hawaii County Civil Defense for updates.

September 7th – Sunday

Oops, slept in. Could hear the waves in Puna all night tho -on/off winds so far this morning- I haven’t looked at the water yet but should be in the 2-4 range. From what I can tell it’s holding and SE should maintain heights through Tuesday. South 2-4 and West side getting 2-3, again, especially for shores like the SW angle. E/NE down some 1-2, some + for spots catching the more SE angle, but should increase again tomorrow/Tuesday.

September 6th – Saturday

Some nummy-nums for the West side in the 2-3 maybe occ. + right spots. South 2-4. SE 2-3+ – I don’t really know how the angle is right now. The Southern energy is supposed to start decreasing into Sunday, but should hold during the day today. East/NE still playing in the 2ft occ+ range – yesterday didn’t maintain the glass as long as the past few days, but was still enjoyable stuff. Trades should pick up tomorrow, to increase East for Monday/Tuesday. Weird thick tide but wave size should compensate for that – though if spots don’t get wind-blown, might have a little better showing as it’s decreasing in the afternoon. Evening sessions could be sweet. xo

September 5th – Friday

I’z glad ya’ll been good lil boyz ‘n’ girlz cause there are now waves for most island wide. East maintaining some declining trade swell, mixed with lil NE and some SE. Should hold in that 2+ zone. Yesterday again E stayed glassy, barrels off the reefs, waist to head high with infrequent rogues – angle a little weird so some close-outs but gorgeous. The south may have brought in some jelly fish as a big-ass one -not a box jelly- was spotted out at the Point, so keep your eyes open. Meanwhile, SE keep your eyes open for Great Whites (though Pohoiki spots are much less deep – 30-60ft off the shelf at certain spots compared to the 200 foot depths off of Mackenzie). West it’s the Tigers that are cruising… what’s up? Anyway, SE has been in the 2-3 range occ. + should show more as day progress/tomorrow but it’s a weird thick tide so we shall see. South probably slammin’ 3-4+. West should catch some 2-3 for spots that like SW energy.

September 4 – Thursday

Lovely conditions for the East side yesterday, pretty much the whole day – nice with the rising tide. Should be about the same today 2ft + (translation: shoulder to head-high sets [though yesterday did have a few peaking just overhead]). Look for nice am session closer to the low tide – but may decrease later>friday if the trades decrease as is forecasted. SE about the same, 2-3. NE showing – not enough N for Keaukaha to hit right, but prob fun for N. Kohala/Waipio. South rolling in today – though it’s supposed to be tight SSW will add some for West side, especially as the day progresses. This is a high surf advisory with best spots hoping to reach a 3-4 (but most will be more like 1-3). Trades are supposed increase again into weekend.

September 3 – Wednesday

Probably about the same as yesterday. East half of island in the 2 foot range (plus or minus for tide). Some glass E/NE lines showing this am. Southerly increase should start showing tomorrow – I think for us more SE, we’ll see. And trades could uppity some into weekend to potentially add some to the playful East side swell.

September 2 – Tuesday

End-o-summer comin’ round the bend already. Quick report for ya today. Again most energy is East half of isle. Should be roving the 1-occ.3ft range for ENE – prob best with the right tide (watch winds later in the day). SE about the same. South about 1-2. And zero to occasional for da West; the occasional being for spots that pick up some Southerly influence. North should be getting some too, mostly the NE, 1-2. Look for some Southerly scheduled for late tomorrow bolstering Thurs/Fri enjoyment.

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Wasn’t around this weekend so this is all I’ve got about the local boy who was presumably attacked by a shark (though it is possible the shark came in contact after drowning – no one knows). He could have been been bleeding from his attempts to exit the water from the cliff. Typically most shark attacks on the Big Island occur on the West side of the isle (I believe there are few reported in the past century on the East half, with only two being fatal…). And typically people do not swim in the area in which he jumped – it goes to depths of 200 feet, has a kinda spooky vibe, and sharks are known to hang out around there. The sad news, from the Hawaii Tribune-Herald:

A man who disappeared Saturday evening in waters off lower Puna is believed to be the victim of a shark attack and presumed dead. Police identified the missing swimmer as 24-year-old Kameron Brown of Pahoa (father of three children, all under the age of five). …divers retrieved articles of clothing that were positively identified as Brown’s…tear marks indicative of a shark’s tooth…sharks were seen in the area. Beachgoers at MacKenzie State Park told fire rescuers… that Brown had attempted to climb out of the rough surf onto some shoreline rocks without success (about 7:20 Friday evening). Shoreline fishermen attempted to rescue the man with ropes and a gallon plastic jug. He was last seen drifting south, out of the range of shoreline flashlights. Ground and boat searches by fire department personnel turned up no signs of Brown, and the search was called off for the night at around 11 p.m. The operation was resumed with the addition of a county helicopter at 6 a.m. Sunday and terminated in the early afternoon after the shredded garments were found…right in the general area where he was last seen, about 30 yards offshore.”

An update from the Honolulu Advertiser offered a few more bits of info:

The missing man had been drinking at McKenzie State Park Saturday night when he jumped into the ocean just before dark and got into trouble… it remains a mystery whether the bites were related to the swimmer’s disappearance….. The shark was spotted today swimming parallel to McKenzie State Park where the swimmer was swept away from the steep and rocky shoreline during a night of drinking and partying. Chadwick Chun Fat, a Big Island fire rescue specialist who saw the great white shark from a helicopter and later dived into the ocean and found parts of the tattered shorts and pieces of underwear belonging to the missing swimmer. “It was very big,” Chun Fat said. He compared the shark to the size of a 25-foot boat… “We thought maybe it was a big Tiger shark at first but then we flew at it with the sun at our back and said, ‘That’s no tiger shark,’” Chun Fat said. “It had no stripes, just dark gray…. We see a lot of sharks out here — Galapagos, Tigers — but that’s the first time I’ve seen a great white in person.”

Our best to the family…..

September 1 – Monday

About the same as yesterday. South 1-2, more push for the SE (keep an eye on the winds). East/NE should show increase today, still in the 1-2 zone. West nill-1. Look for more from the S later this week. Happy holiday – drive safe. xo

August 31 – Sunday

East was more like .5-1ft yesterday – though increasing this weekend bring the funboards. South has the most action, mostly S>SE still in the 1-3 range – minor trickling around for the SW – catch right tide kinda mid-morning. Should be some nice Southerly action coming our way next week.

August 30 – Saturday

Gorgeous conditions yesterday east half of isle, at least first part of day. 1-3 Southerly energy catching strongest S/SE. East little 1-2 but trade swell should slowly increase over next few – maybe good Monday/Tuesday. West still 0-barely – S may wrap in over next few for SSW. North has some minor energy but not-so-much for our isle.

August 29 – Friday

Some SSW>SE punches maybe 1-3 zone. East small but beautiful yesterday at a longboardably fun 1-2. W pretty little besides some coming thru for shores catch more southerly.

August 28 – Thursday

Not that there was much to say, but RRunner wasn’t working Wed morning so no report – but I did try….. Still meager 1-2 stuff happening S>E, plus a lil out of the NE. Wed water conditions looked nice mid afternoon for SE with some lil swell – prob good at the spots that break ez and inside breaks. At least a beautiful, albeit HOT, day. Some S supposed to increase but I just don’t see much happening yet. Maybe in time for the Punalu’u music festival? (Check Da Haps)

August 26 – Tuesday

Wow, #4 buoy’s up and running after an extended period out-of-commission – makes me all tingly inside… Today again, East half of isle best bet, 1-2 some pluses (rare 3ft) for the right spot. Actually, slight increase showing from yesterday outta S (prob more later in day). Morning incoming tide with clean conditions is the ticket. Afternoon may get chops – tho chance for evening glass-off to supply a decent after-work dip.

August 25 – Monday

East/NE prob still tops. And who said the trades were dying today…oh me…well, forecast is to boost Sun night while maintaining thru at least Wed. Still 1-2 NE to SE.

August 24 – Sunday

1-2fters still abound. Largest for the East/SE. Trades may start tapering off by tomorrow, so enjoy the lil’ wind swell while you can.

August 23 – Sat

There’s some North energy – looks like the angle could get through, maybe Waipio and other NNE liking shores. Not a lot but potential 2ft. East getting the trade 1-2. SE 1-2. S 1-2. Hmm, SW 1-2. Definitely playin it safe callin the 1-2. Probably best first half of day – could be nice conditions most spots. Bring extra board (and, if can, a long board 4 me to borrow while you’re at it…. thnx.)

August 22 – Friday

Forgot the surf report yesterday – I mean, I didn’t even think about it ’til later in the day. Guess it was my day off. Water was absolutely gorgeous SE – not equating to much swell, as it had gone down. And most reported the morning was a little better than the afternoon low. Still, conditions were so sweet you could eek out a mini barrel in the 1-2 footers anyway. S maybe holding more in the 2ft. SW/W showing some random kicks – 1-2 with a rouge wave here and there (I’ll check again lata – as this is my early early 2am report). There were little drabs of northerly but it’s small. And East is 1-2 maybe increasing some into weekend. You’ll want your fish/longboard most everywhere.

August 20 – Wednesday

S/SE bby booster shot today, keeps it around 2′ with + right tide / locale. Might offer SW lil more as well. East 1-2 (most NE aspects faded) – with possible trade increase over weekend. Do I sound bored? Sorry. Haven’t gotten in the water for a few – going thru withdrawals. xo

August 19 – Tuesday

Down some from yesterday, should at least get decent morning session. East side 1-2. S/SE still probably topping heights 2ft range + right spot right tide. Speaking of right spots, OVER a dozen out at Secrets after school yesterday – is it time to rename the place? SW might get a little kick tomorrow.

August 18 – Monday

Mostly similar to yesterday – looks like it might even have bit more umph S/SE/SSW – 2+. High/trades still offering 1-2+ for the ENE. Again, watch tides -which will vary size drastically- as well as winds. Should at least be some nice AM sessions.

August 17 – Sunday

Trade wind swell should be up lil bit more by today – 1-2 occ.+ if we’re lucky. Some minor north too. S/SE likely continuing to generate the most energy, as the fluctuating pushes continue – should vary around 2-occ.+. Still in the big moon tide phase so that’ll add or subtract much. Watch winds.

August 16 – Saturday

Soo, SE must be in its every-other-day trend – where it’s nice one day, then ugly the next. Cause yesterday was pretty cherry, especially at those “secret” spots (which were actually crowded). Glassy, barrels, mackin’ up to head high and most worthy on the low rising not-too-early AM. SE/S/SSW should have about the same today, varying 1-2+ best at reefy spots right tide. East scheduled to pick it up a touch (above tiny) as the trades increase – you’ll want xtra board. And NNE might start showing some small pushes during the day.

August 15 – Friday

Small waves prevail island-wide. Some Southerly spurts showing for the SSW/S/SE 1-2 range. East side 1+fters. Should see some Northerly energy increasing thru the day (shifting more NNE for Saturday) – not much, maybe Waipio? Maybe kayak some mini rollers lower tides Hilo Bay. Bodyboard Four Miles. Rat surf K-Balls! We’ll see how the angle is. (Of course, if you get bored, you can just stream Step Brothers on your computer – why r Will Farrell and John C. Reilly so dang funny?) Probably muggy again today though trades should slowly start blowin’. Hopefully not so much convection chit mushing up waves; makin’ sticky rain. Happy… what holiday is it… Admissions Day? Hmm, have an awesome Admissions Day!?! Waimea buoy out of commission a while now too! So’s uses knowses, I’m going to have to rely on my IChing, talismans and personal late-night chats with Guy Hagi for all future reports….

August 14 – Thursday

1pm update: SE chopped out by 10:30 am – looks like winds calming bit but..? Okay, little bit of stuff going on. East is still in the 1-maybe -a-rare-2 range – i.e. longboard. There may be some increases late, showing up tomorrow in the NNE zone (then slowly trades increasing thru weekend/Mon). S/SE had the most action yesterday, with some nice conditions in Puna. Should maintain around 2ft today with some fluctuating + best spots (right tide). Southerly kick finally showing up on the SW shores today, also tide-dependent should reach the 2ft occ.+ range. So not much but still enough to supply fun around the isle.

August 13 – Wednesday

East side still decreasing today 1-occ.2 – yesterday maintained some fun, with glassy mini-barrel conditions. Probably get the most outta the rising tide period. S/SE might have most push today tho – still 1-2 maybe a + here and there. This report will probably be the same for tomorrow. The NW coming Fri – likely blocked for us. Otherwise trades shouldn’t start their increase again til lata Friday thru the weekend. (Hopefully we don’t get vog creepin’ into East side in the meantime…) As always, have fun.

August 12 – Tuesday

Wooosh, arrived at the beach monday morn and the tiny maninis threw me off – thought I got the report all wrong. But then the tide started pushing in, and the wind came on enough to assist while not mushing it up, and we had the 2-3 tide-dependent east side waves I reported. Otherwise, I would have fired myself. Sure, it was a small window, but then the shore break picked up and was some kine fun – with pretty decent conditions mind you (tho by later afternoon got chop.) Now, this all should go down a foot for today, to about 2 for the East half (again watch tide). Still fun, bring the right board. So far seems this lite/moderate energy holding ENE while over next few transitioning more SE – then, as mentioned, forecast for increasing high pressure swell for the weekend.

August 11 – Monday

East has some remnant chutzpah…er…I mean mana, in the 2-3ft tide-dependent range. This should decrease over the next few days while the high moves East – though may stick around for the Big Isle touch longer than for Oahu. And it might swirl from the ESE which should keep some 1-3 for the SE shores as well. Mix in some minor spurts of south push. Otherwise, at least for the next few days, main energy is still focused on the East half of the isle. And even though the trades will come down mid-week, they’re forecast to increase again into the weekend. We’ll see.

August 9 -Saturday

Okay, if I keep the computer on the floor, in a one foot square area within the kitchen, with the lid of the laptop angled just so…it seems one of my neighbor’s internet connections comes in, vaguely. Here’s the report then. As far as I know, tho we’ve heard it before, the contest at Honoli’i is an “all system’s go!”. That being said, East side waves are a fun 2-3 jammin’ a lil + for the early morning session. High tide a bit incoherent (gotta wait for the sets – while yesterday shore break not really workin’). With size fluctuating, hope your heat is early and during the most opportune window, but bring the fish just in case…. Otherwise, SE is about the same for spots that catch the east angle well. Hope the winds, with those increased trades, are agreeable (yesterday, at least Hilo held nice through afternoon). South may have a foot or so – probably about that for the West. All 4 now. xo p.s. having a problem changing the tide table – high in hilo is 11am! Oh, and anyone with a thrasher fish or funboard for sale or that I can use for a few months while preggerz – lemmie know – thanks!

August 5 – Tuesday

Sliding in some internet time – but it’s a blow-hard Dell with AWS connection, so let’s just say, I’ll keep it brief. Most energy still S/SE right now – kinda sloppy and lotsa current. East half of isle should enjoy some increase – but may be accompanying chop. Rain weather Thurs/Fri might help create some glass-off conditions. Anyway, it should get to decent heights by Thurs>Sat. Contest? – check in for that. Will have internet back on Sunday -and new MacBook plug tomorrow- so will try to get some postings in but certainly more sporadic. take care.

Aug 2 – Sat

Narrow quadrant SW energy could filter into select zones West side. Otherwise, trades decreasing but some lil 1-occ.2’s to goof off in. S/SE should still maintain touch more. Doubt much beyond shoulder zone but check right spot, right tide for best bets. and read yesterday’s post as well…..

August 1>>>>10

Since roadrunner is a little too big ‘n’ corporate to comprehend customer service, we’re not going to have internet turned on for another week plus…so check hawaii surf newz or I’ll try to get something up here if I can find a neighbor to “borrow” a connection from… Today lovely Hilo small but if you caught it just the right moment with the low rising was pretty good fun waist to shoulder with head-high peaks. S/SE probably had about the same. That’s about all I know. Again, if anyone has an old thrashed bodyboard…let me know! mahalo mucho gusto. xo

July 31 – Thursday

East side water quality cleaning up, nice glass morning but later some trade chop 1-2 occ.+, maybe tiny more umph for the SE. Some longboardable leftovers for the S/SW. Get it b4 the supa high tide. Hmm, that’s about it. Except, anyone have an old bodyboard they want to get rid of cheap? xo

July 30 – Wednesday

East side, dish water with small glass waves. South push is down some but still 2+ zone. SE in the 2+ but hopefully not as sloppy as yesterday, though the winds in Puna up early. West side 1-2.

July 29 – Tuesday

South pushing up heights. West is up a little – more for South-lovin’ spots, 2 maybe occ. +. South 2-3. SE might be nice this morn 2-3. East is up from winds as well but muckitty-muck and potentially not worth it at the river mouth breaks. Low rising might be ticket, while select spots could hold some fun shore break in that crazy afternoon high. update: hilo rivers running real strong. S/E had but was kinda messy this morn – esp. with tide rising so quickly.

July 28 – Monday

About the same. West rullin’ da one footers. S 1-2, SE 1-2. East side best bet today (tho still be sportin’ some mucky water), 1-2 with occasional plus potential. Oops gotta change tide chart but too lazy – maybe later. Longboard highly recommended. SE should see small booster shot tomorrow.

July 27 – Sunday

Similar to yesterday – maybe a touch smaller. Most waves E half of isle, 1-2. Longboard/fish should still be fun.

July 26 – Saturday

West down to a foot – maybe little more very S-facing / ez breaking spots. South decreasing but still some leftover, 1-2 occ+. Same with SE. Winds lite, might be nice. Yesterday East was a peaky 1-2+ and seemingly decreasing but still fun’ens to be had. And enough for the shorebreak to kick in; lots of water sittin’ in there – check out those tides. Not much in site til next week – starting with some more action from the southerly direction. In the meantime, E (maintaining moderate trades) > S should at least hold the 1-2+ for the next few. Bring the fish/longboards though. p.s. happy b-day to ms. reef rash, 30-something going on sassy teen. u look hot in ur new surf shorts! luv u!

July 25 – Friday

S/SE decreasing but still topping heights today around the 2+ range. East 1-2+ – riding off the last bit of trades yesterday. Water should have cleaned up too. SW probably about the same 1-2+ especially reefy spots catching South direction. Though winds lighter, might want to get it early to be sure. Real early to get less water in the mix.

July 24 – Thursday

Waves going down some already. East might still have run-off, waves in the 2ft range. SE had some good size yesterday, winds on/off side, 2-3 occ. 4ft. Morning session should be nice – but lots of water in there. West side the spots that like to break going – about 1-2. Sorry for the late report – you get what you pay for.

July 23 – Wednesday

East 2-3+ today, some chop/slop. So far yesterday waters still clean, but look for rivers to start running lil bit. Trades were less than I thought they’d be yesterday for Big Island but today should be stronger. Thurs to taper off some and might have nice conditions with leftover swell into Friday. S/SE hitting today 3-4, increasing thru tomorrow – might also be blown but winds in Puna have been on/off. Supposed to switch to dry trade pattern end of week but today much of the Big Island will be all wet.

July 22 – Tuesday

East facing shores topping heights today 2-3 increasing; afternoon>evening to 3-4+. Yesterday was a peaky 2 that turned stormy only to rain and clean up and get building+ punch for the afternoon – fun stuff. Later today/tomorrow, winds are expected to reach 27mph; chop likely. Rain expected, even increasing for Wed/Thur, will hopefully supply glass-off (between the storm) for the forecasted 3-4+ footers (and fill some still needy catchments). At least Thurs when the trades come down again should maintain left-overs with potentially less windy conditions. Soooo, if you don’t catch a clean morn session, look for the windows. S/SE will be receiving that S energy coming through; with increases today (earlier for shores that are picking up trade energy) but more for Wed / peaking Thurs hitting 2-4+. And Kona side…will maintain some waist-high with their dose of vog (though hopefully some accompanying wet to acid-wash it outta the sky).

July 21 – Monday

East/NE will be on the slow rise, 2+ today, increasing tomorrow/Wed/Thurs. Likely some choppy periods – but potential rain glass-off included. This AM looks clean; if want to play it safe catch it early. SE pulling in some of this as it showed little more chutzpah and consistency yesterday – though not big it’s supporting a playful 1-2ft with + right tide, right spot. South 1-2 to start increase later ‘morrow and good stuff Wed through end of week – likely hitting advisory levels. SW – about 1-2 as well.

July 20 – Sunday

East side going down, still a 2+, nice AM conditions. Don’t worry, this will pick up again with increasing trades starting back up tomorrow/Tues. South maintaining some 2+ – and select spots SW (1-2). Yesterday SE was more like a varying, slow (but beautiful) waist to shoulder – with a few head-highs coming every 10-15 minutes. Should maintain something to play with in the 1-2 occ.+ range today. South is to hit again later Tues. so guaranteed Wed. for South facing shores and should hit advisory levels through end of week – will check on the degrees later, gotta eat breakfast.

July 19 – Saturday

East side 2-3 (+ for the first half of day), might get choppy in periods but okay so far this morning. Yesterday SE was side-swiped strong and weird conditions with 1-2 waves coming from the S and E. Day before was cherry conditions tho, and it might looks nice again today, at least AM as winds are calm and size has received a boost 2-3. S still showing but a decreasing 2ft. And West is prob in the 1-2 range, best SSW facing. Again, extreme tides will factor in to sizing! But even high tide might generate some fun shorebreak.

July 18 – Friday

S/SSW still maintains 1-2 occ+ though decreasing into weekend. Catch the rising tide. Kona’s getting some, best at select spots. SE should also show in the 2ft range. East side on the rise, could get some 2-3+ into the day – probably 2-3 for the weekend. Included in the trade wind swell is the sorely missed weather patterns that go along with it – cool air and wetness (thank goodness!). (of course, we may need to worry about stale run-off coming up – so take ur vegemites!)

July 17 – Thursday

South maintaining varying waist to head depending on tide and location – best S/SSW facing shores. Should be some waves SE but more 1-2. East will start its slow build as the high pressure moves in, but so far still want to bring the longboard/fish. Find some relief in the cooler air and wetter nights. Upcoming: Trades should make some fun 2-occ.3 weekend surf. And South will start slow decrease into Saturday. ***Contest on? Again, you’ll have to call 935-1533 to find out.***

July 16 – Wednesday

S/SW should pick up rising tide this morning – up to shoulder high at best spots. East seems to have gotten lil kick overnight also might make it’s way into this AM. No, not much but should be some waist-chest high fun stuff if you catch it at the right time. SE – er, I’m not sure. It’s been small and slow with occasional 2ft waves – probably the same, getting some energy NE and S. And you’ll probably get more off the reefy spots.

July 15 – Tuesday

California energy keeping some stuff going for the NE quadrant, to 1-2ft range through Wednesday. East should get jolt for this weekend with increasing trades. This will gradually build but should get to 2-3ft Sat/Sun. Maybe the Pro/Am this weekend? – again, you’ll have to call Stanly. SE still holding a little 1-2, with spots that like real Southerly angle to increase late in week / weekend as well. S should maintain through week 1-3/ larger end of week. And West side will show decrease from the last bump but shores that catch Southerly angle should capitalize on some of that S energy, especially into weekend. Again, more size right tide, right spot with the extreme morning tides. And rain may be inda forecast. Along with increasing trade wind pattern that will at least give East side some well-needed wet (and well-deserved waves).

July 14 – Monday

East should go down a notch today – you should be able to eek out a decent 1-2+ morning session. Then you’ll have to wait til trades kick up mid-week for more beyond the 1-2 range. S/SW is supposed to start getting more pulses (maye they’ll show up later today but moreso tomorrow) – still with the low pushing high am should get some clean 1-2+ breaking off the reefs. SE is maintaining small with varied windows that get up to shoulder high but still kinda fun off the bowls and reefs. Lotsa paddleboarding being done – it’s a great time to practice! – but don’t hog all of ‘em eh, guys? Watch that extreme am to afternoon tide.

July 13 – Sunday

So I had another dream, the waves were big and Hilo had all of these different surf spots to check – from the water you could just see surf options everywhere. Waves breaking as high as the cliff parking lots. There’s even a spot that faces the ocean – more of a standing river wave but it’s wide and breaks all over. Okay, reality check: West side 1-2+, South 2+, SE 1-2 (yesterday winds held til noon – then on/off), Hilo (there are some waves today) up to 2ft+. Most breaks waist to shoulder (some occ. + sets, right spot, right tide) – and though not much it’s short-boardable, esp. off the reefs. With the high afternoon tide you’re going to get a smaller version, unless your spot produces some fun shore break. Otherwise (mid)morning or evening session might be the ticket. East half should hold through today, then dip again, waiting for trades to pick up mid-week and waves to follow. S pulses will continue through week though none expected to stir up advisories – but at least some waist to head-high fun.

July 12 – Saturday

Waves starting off slow – making a slight increase through the day. SW 1-3 – slim swell window so you gotta find the right spots. East side (NE) increasing as well with 1-maybe occ.3 which might peak more tomorrow but should be building. SE can show some of this as well – as well some S wrapping more Sun/Mon. Look for more South pulses next week. And trades increasing mid-week to add some wave action east half of isle.

July 11 (7-11) – Friday

Still smallsville but we’re trying to stay optimistic. S may start seeing some of the push today into weekend – 1-2 with + certain South-lovin spots. East trades are going to try (til Sat) but they’ll be light and not make much of an impact; should be a foot+ to longboard. Short period swell moving in ENE this weekend will hopefully remedy that lack of typical trade wind swell – we’ll have to see to what extent but as I mentioned yesterday, Pro/Am is supposedly ON at Honoli’i. upcoming: Potential for stronger trade action mid-week. Increasing pulses of South energy to come next week as well. p.s. UV index is HIGH!

I had a nerve racking dream this am after falling back asleep after posting the report. Some weird weather or earthquake anomaly caused Bayfront to go off like Pipe. It was sick. But I didn’t have a camera and couldn’t update my report. Maybe I should get the new iPhone…. Anyway, in case it happens – you heard it here first.

July 10 – Thursday

More Southerly pulses are expected – though we probably won’t see much til tomorrow, which should reach a relatively sporadic 2ft (look for bigger pushes next week). Mostly in the 180-200° S/SW but Big Island might see some of that angled into SSE too. Today SE probably still tops – not that there’s much surf but it’s been consistently offering surprising windows, kickin’ up shore break, and some hallow holes off the reefs just big enough to squeeze ur arse in. Otherwise, news is Pro/Am is ON at Honoli’i this weekend (call Orchidland 935-1533 for more info). A short period high pressure 2-occ.3 swell scheduled to hit sometime Sat>Sun (perhaps Sun mo’ better). Also combo’d with increase to moderate trades today. Not much but it’s still absolutely friggin’ beautiful, no?

July 9th – Wednesday

Small all the way around. Some lil northerly energy. And also some trade stuff, though trades light. Still, yesterday right spots, right tide East half of island there were occasional super fun ‘n’ hallow shoulder high. Especially tide pushing into higher tide shore break, especially SE where winds maintained a nice off-shore all day. Trades supposed to increase – slight wave increase potential thurs/fri (hopefully into next week – we’re in wait and see mode). And hopefully remnants of Boris will sprinkle wet down upon the drought-worn catchment-empty Puna in the next couple days.

July 8th – Tues

Everything meandering in the 2ft or under zone. Some sporadic buoy hits on the S/SW side. SE might catch a little, as well East side – mostly tiny trades. Some Northerly energy in the weak but wide ‘n steady holding too. Just enough for longboarding, paddleboarding, getting wet. Trades supposed to notch up for Thursday – but not enough to do much wave increases. But it’s possible there’ll be some Eastside swell energy via high pressure starting this weekend and continuing next week. Also potential increase for the SW starting Monday. Okay.

July 7th – Monday

Not much above the 1ft range. SE probably topping heights at occ. 2 right spot. East might get a few also with some trickle NNE/trade at the right tide (word is yesterday shore break provided fun). Today trades light, might even get some S sea breezes blowin vog East side. Trade wind should pick up next few and add some wave height again. NNW mostly blocked – ripples might slide through some spots. xo

July 6th – Sunday

Happy 6th of July! Come on, just one more night of loud noises and excess alcoholic tendencies. Ironically, the firecrackin’ sulfur fumes that fill the city (as if we need more) are fine, but because of vog levels the lil bon fire at the party was put out by some sexy firefighters. They said, all you have to do is let us know you’re going to have a fire and then it’s okay. So our hostess told them in 20 minutes we were going to have another big fire to roast marshmallows…and they said, “right on!” Too bad for the neighbor who called in the 911, as she is in store for a serious “punk’d” session today.

Oh, and surf? Still all small. Decreasing S 1-2+ / SW 1+. Some NW energy, though light, might trickle in a few spots. N at just the right tide 1-2. I hear K-balls was going yesterday; Waipio might be lovely early am. NE decreasing but some trades should keep East side at longboard/fishable/fun for kiddles 1-2+ feet. SE 1-2 should come in a little better angle from the south, and get small kine from the east as well. All will look best right tide and they are small windows. Teach a kid how to surf today! xo

p.s. anyone find one KICKS fin at Secrets – I’ll be forever grateful!

July 5th – Saturday

Small waves island wide but you can still find some fun windows at the right tide, right spot (sheesh, have had to say that a lot lately…). SW lingering with continued small pulses – best on the low rising push. Spots that pick up South probably showing most size today, 2+ feet. SE still small but there were some breaks showing off an infrequent head high (while most waist to shoulder). Some trade combined with NE energy today, might have some 2ft action – sry, going to have to eyeball it later. As well North facing shores, esp reef/shore breaks could have some small fun’ens.

CGW readers – you’re invited to cure tomorrow’s hangover with a party this Saturday….

*** JULY 5TH *** at the reefrash farm in Pepeekeo

Directions are as follows: (from Hilo) Take the highway N to the Sugar Mill Wheel… turn left up Kaupakuea Homesteads. First right on Lauhulu. Go through solar gate. Code will be on the gatebox. Follow through to last property on right before the Eucalyptus Forest and come left up the hill… starting around 3pm until pau! (BYOB – pupus/pot luck.)

July 4th – Friday

S/SW to continue thru Sat about 2ft+ – right tide, right spot. SE 1-2+ – it’s coming around some for the spots that really like southerly direction (update: this am was lite wind but turned back glassy, on/off showers, mostly small but select spots getting to head high). And filling from the trade swell as well. Not as off-shore as it was few days previous, but at least yesterday stayed mostly clean (small bump then glass-off into afternoon). East side to pick up another notch today – at least longboard/fish 1-2+. This to continue a gradual increase through weekend. Also small N working with it – at least should make enough waves for us all to play on this 4th of July. Be safe, drive safe, so you can surf when the waves come up again. …and don’t forget the party Saturday!

July 3 – Thursday

Little pulse to the little waves today. Mostly will be seen in the impetus of the extreme tide rising late this morning/early afternoon (early morning no water low will be manini). S and SW 2+ (should get a little better than yesterday). N to show ripples for North facing shores esp. North of isle – and some kid stuff to play with Keaukaha. East/NE getting trades back will gradually increase (clean morning but expect chop afternoon). Today probably only adding gesture to the smallness – at least resuming longboardable status (as yesterday was very infrequent mellow barely waist high best enjoyed by the 4′ and under set.) SE also maintaining small and angle not quite right but might start wrapping around lil’ bit next few days – 1-2 at least nice at da ’secret’ reef spots. SW should continue being your best bet surfwise at least through Saturday.

July 2 – Wednesday

W/SW/S side probably best bet today. West will range 1-3, and best at spots that pick up from the Southerly angle – watch extreme tides and catch the late morning/early afternoon boost. South 2-occ.+. SE it’s not quite the right angle, but spots that pull in the southerlies should be going a few feet. Trades are supposed to pick up today around the islands, tho forecasts show Big Island might take another day. Still, winds are expected to keep vog heading S/SW so less haze for west side, at least northern zones, and should clear up for volcano/hilo/puna which did have some light vog yesterday. East side -may start gradual baby steps increase from last few days- waves 1-occ.+ for most spots, though Waipio and such like N-energy might pull that small North push in better. Keaukaha occ. 2ft

July 1 – Tuesday

Luckily sulfur haze went West half of island yesterday – well, lucky unless you live over there. Considering my unshakable practically bronchitis cold last two weeks I’m certainly glad I didn’t have to deal with vog as well. So West-siders, enjoy the surf, but don’t play too long in the lung-killing conditions. WSW should maintain a waist to shoulder with occ. +. South should show a decreasing 2; SE 1-2 best for fish/longboarding. East side flat-to-tiny but spots that catch some northerly aspects might show increase – especially later today and tomorrow. As well, North shores should later increase to a few feet, + at the reefy spots right tide. Trades to return tomorrow, though light, will at least help maintain some small windswell Thursday into weekend.

June 30 – Monday

That North that looks so nice on the North Shore Oahu this morning is blocked for us today – though we may see it shift more North tomorrow for Waipio/Keaukaha and shift even more NNE Wednesday. That’s when trades should make a return as well – til then variables/turning on-shore convection winds, with decent probability light WSW will bring vog into Volcano>Hilo today/tomorrow. East lil 1-occ.2. SE 1-2. Best bet today probably S/SW with select Kona shores likely to go to head-high as day progresses.

June 29 – Sunday

Same old – with East decreasing to 1-occ.2. SE pretty small 1-2 pushing lil more certain spots, certain tides. South 2ft. West manini. Mostly south through early next week – with some poss for the Kona side. Then north heading in probably Wednesday – and the trades should kick back up some by then as well. ’til then make due, water still feels gooood. Avoid too much vog time – take kids to the movies instead. xo

June 28 – Saturday

Still most we gots is Southern receiving shores, and that’s mainly S/SE side with small ankle lickers on the west – again great for SUPers. (Hey, when I say ya’ll should practice paddle boarding on these small days, it doesn’t mean you and your friends should go out and sweep across all of the very few waves available. Let the kids have some too!) Ehem, East side had some waist to shoulder yesterday – clean and fun – esp for longboards ‘n’ fishes. Slow with lotsa inside shorebreak. Expect more of it today, but trades turn variable and should lead to even smaller waves and possible haze this weekend. SE varying waist to shoulder+. You might find it best at some of the more…secret spots…that jack ‘em up to tuckable barrels. East trades to kick back in prob Wednesday. Look for some North energy possible starting Tuesday. Hopefully those get together and make babies for the ENE shores.

June 27 – Friday

Again today, all shores likey S direction. Though emphasis is more S/SE some pulling in around East side and minor West that like the South angle. Heights vary knee to head high best spots and it’s also varying throughout the day. Some fun high tide shorebreak action as well. Still, mostly want fish/long/funboards. Trades decreasing into weekend. South bumps are expected through early next week. Then a small North for Tues or so…but we’ll do the wait-and-see as to if/when that may eventually make it to us. Trades may also jack back up mid-next week and boost East cide.

June 26 – Thursday

Best bet today S>SE zones – kickin it at 2+ with occ. head right spot, right tide (sry, on wrong computer tday so will change tide chart morrow – check freetidetables.com — basically morn going up to 10am approx. 1.6ft, down 3pm to 1ft, back up into evening). Some fun shore break stuff happening with the high tide, especially into evening sesh. East side is losing its trades gradually but still some leftovers and spots that pull in from the SE might show little plus beyond the 1-2. Big Isle winds are supposed to turn WSW so vog could start coming in Volcano>Hilo side – but it looks clear for now. West is cranking 1-1 feet – actually, spots that pull in from the South might catch some energy (they should have a harbor cam). There’s another south push heading in tomorrow as well. Dat’s all fer now.

June 25 – Wednesday

Sooo, howz that needlepoint going? Nah really, it’s a great time to take up a new hobby. Or, yup, practice your SUP boarding so you don’t have to do it around kids and other surfers who like to use their heads for things besides deflecting your out of control board. Speaking of which, anyone have one I can practice on? Anyway, all that to say, everything in the 2ft or under zone. Probably the best you’ll get is closest to South Point. Ka’u 2+; West 1-2; SE 1-2 with occ. + as these small South pulses come thru this week; East trades decreasing so bring the tanker 1-2 – prob best morning session cause it’ll be petering out. That’s about it. Truly sorry I can’t bring better newz, but it’ll be like this all week. Yeah, maybe you should have splurged on that summer surf safari.

June 24 – Tuesday

Yes, still sick. Please send all tissues and cough syrup to the PO Box – mahalo. In the meantime…guess not missing much. Best bets, little South stuff, mostly gonna show S/SE zone for now, and ranging around two feet (maybe a little later today for Kona side – but it’s still pritty itty bitty). East side, gotta be better by now, but I’ll try to update when people call in from the scene. At least can tell it’s a very glassy early AM and should be 1-2+, depending on tide (I’d catch it today/tomorrow as thereafter trades/swell should slowly decrease through week — please no vog, please no vog). Otherwise, probably best to go fish…or, do what i do, lie in bed for a week! Pat C. mentioned some possible N energy + trade swell increases for early next week. And maybe some stuff for the Kona side… we’ll keep ya posted. … and when are all the buoys gonna get fixed?

June 23 – Monday

Surf reporter still out sick. No excuse? Well, all i know is west side is… swimable. South 1-2 should be getting a few pumps this week – maybe starting to show more tuesday. East should have looked a little bigger but was a skimpy 1-2 yesterday -fun for longboards (and pretty clean thru afternoon). Maybe it’ll start filling in as the trades are forecast to maintain 10-20+ over the course of the next few days. Look for it to give us at least a more solid 2+. SE -yeah, I have no idea, probably 2 feet. Sorry, I have to go blow my nose.

June 22 – Sunday

update: East side Hilo and north, still mostly longboardables. prob little bigger SE. Sorry, surf reporter out sick past few dayz so no eye-balled reporting and late postings. About the same as yesterday. Mostly East action, 1-2 varying on tide/location. Might be bumpy. xo

June 21 – Saturday

Most energy out of the East now. Trades increasing wave heights ranging 1-2+, best right tides. Might be enough kick for some late afternoon shorebreak if it glasses off after likely mid-day chop. SE might have it little bit better today, direct East maybe moreso Sun/Mon. South will have reoccurring pushes which should keep it 1-3 range. West not so much – maybe something for the kids early or low rising at Pines and such. Forecast – trades should blow 15-20 this weekend, look for relative boost.

June 20 – Fri

Ankle slappers to knee ticklers for the West side. South/SE with some remaining pushes holding waist to shoulder with a plus at the right tide, right spot. East 1-2 should start to show some trade swell increase today into weekend. p.s. last day to get a vote in for REVO – see home page – if you have a minute!!!

June 18 – Wednesday

All decrease mode today SW>SE shores, but still some surf, mostly 2ft range, with + sets right tide. Small boost to come S/SE starting later tomorrow or Fri. East still 1-2 longboardables with infrequent +sets, nice glassy early part of day. This will start gradual increase tomorrow/friday into weekend as trades pick up some. Watch neg low 8am!

June 17 – Tuesday

Short hafta run – same as yesterday. South decreasing. Still some fun to be found tho SE to SW. enjoy xo.

June 16 – Monday

Mostly the same as yesterday. South still pumpin’ head+. Though it will gradually decrease, it’s also wrapping in better, so SW and SE should be fun. Both about 2-3 with + at right spots, right tide. Conditions should be nice am. Hilo 1-2 longboardables with vog starting to settle as the trades dim today and tomorrow. They’ll start back up Wed, and tho small craft advisories may be issued by Thursday, East side surf prob won’t starting doing anything significant ’til Friday.

June 15 – Sunday

East side lil but pretty 1-2, longboardables. SE 2ft glass off-shore with occ. peaky 3ft sets with some hollow barrels. Most spots going…mellow but fun. South head+. West should show more of an increase today 2-3 footers, spots like SSW best in size. Maybe more wrapping/increases around both sides as day progresses and into Mon/Tues. Watch your xtreme tides for best session times + inside jack-up shore breaks right spots. Hey, don’t forget – it’s take your dad to the beach day!

June 14 – Saturday

South facing still the best bet for today, should be up to head high. West has some 2ft wrap, but mostly showing at spots break easy and like the South. East a weak light trade 1-2, bring the longboard. Vog likely again for Hilo early am til it gets blown out. Still haven’t heard how SE is doing, will find out today (update 6:45am – there were supposedly waves yesterday, at least shortboardable, might be the call 4 east siders). South should increase again for tomorrow – and maybe more wrapping around the edges Monday. And trades are forecast to return mid-week.

June 13 – Friday

East side decreasing but still pretty with 2ft+ers – bring the fun board. SE should have about the same. Direct south shores should reach head+ today, with perhaps small increases for West – shores like very S direction. Probably see better increase for Kona and maybe SE shores early next week, with the next South push.

June 12 – Thursday

12:45: No computa access this morning – and then what, of course we get tons xtra hits today for the surf report…what’s up with that! East decreased but still a fun, more peaky, 2+ — you may want fish/longboards ‘morrow. Water still absolutely blue and sweet. Glassy with on/off lite bumps ’til wind up afternoon – actually it boosted size just a punch with occ. 3fters rollin’ in. SE should be 2-3 but admit I haven’t gotten the word today, and don’t want to pretend I know the answers. Have a feeling it was probably nice this morning once the tide filled in a bit. Kona still small, despite reports on South increases, it might not really start to show much for Kona or SE til lata Sun>Monday/Tues. all4now.

June 11 – Wed

East 2-3+. Rainy today – water hopefully not mucky yet. S/SE 2-4 – should hold. East will slowly decrease. South booster shot to come Friday, and increase waves for S – might show more for SW and SE Sunday/Monday.

June 10 – TUES

East was 3-4 – changed it but forgot to save this a.m. sry kids — beautiful and glass thru noon. Oops, slept in. Mmmm, bad surf reporter but it felt gooood. Little too much surf – oh, I take that back! East 2-3+ – it was more choppy yesterday than it had been in the past many dayz of surf, but there were nice windows if you waited. Winds down notch, might be mo nice today – but still catch early. Kona 1-2. S 2-3. SE 3+ glassy in the afternoon at least, but angle still kinda off. South bowl this morning? Actually, morning rising tide is best bet, or maybe afternoon low. Today is the last of it but another swell is suppose to start up for S lata today – then large pulse poss. advisory levels by Friday. Trades decreasing today, should be some leftovers tomorrow – then we have to wait for them to increase again next week.

June 9 – Mon

6:20am update: east has some morning sickness. Okay, there’s not really a high surf advisory posted for East facing shores, but it’s our tourista warning. Swell should range solid 3-4 (on the right tide) – bring the bigger shortboard / shorter longboard. Should last at least today/tomorrow. We’ve enjoyed beautiful conditions past many dayz, at least thru early afternoon – but trades have kicked up so I’d check rise ‘n’ shine am in case it gets blown out earlier. South shores (wonder how the wind surfing’s been?!) 3ft+ decreasing lil’ but S/SE -for our island only- should maintain size through the week — and the angle’s looking better for Puna. Catch early, get lucky — it’s been choppy, but the Bay’s been holding up okay. Another S swell to come mid-week is scheduled to go advisory by Friday. Kona shores still breaking up to head high but will be decreasing today – so catch the morning session.

June 8 – Sun

Past few dayz EARLY AM has been the best -size wise- East side (tho today morn tide higher 6:51 so maybe better as it’s edging down / and then rising up). Yesterday 2-3+ faces started fading out as the day progressed (add that afternoon chop…and the high tide shore break not as sic as a few dayz ago – we’ll have to see how it goes next few days with mo push). Lata today (high/trades) reinforcements coming in. Still 2-3, right tide, increasing. Tomorrow/Tues might get to 3-4. S coming in 3ft and starting its decrease. Head’n’shoulders+ for Kona side spots like SSW. Swell angle might improve tomorrow for the SE.

June 7 – Sat

Kona side to get shoulder>some head-high fun today, esp spots likey S/SW. Though it could drop a touch late Sun it’ll maintain some energy and expected pulse back up… so a few good days to get the ya-ya’s out. South to head+, as well SE should be cranking, but the winds and chop and -too southernly- swell angle has been hit or miss, there have certainly been windows (more in the positive -but not too high- tide) so, if you’re gonna trek it, might as well bring the barbecue and make a day of it. As for whether or not it will rain… tho forecasts have told us to expect heavy showers as of yet it’s been sporadic (and certainly not enough to fill the catchments.) East side (quite sunny on the whole), tho dropped just a touch today/less consistent, still maintained pleasurable 2-occ.3 and to increase into Mon/Tues when you might need to bring the shortboard with a couple more inches on it (speaking of which, still have my very nice 6′4″ Minami for sale, would like $240, but best offer will suffice… comes with fins, deck pad, leash – email if u’re interested). Anywhooo (no I don’t actually talk like this), East side has actually maintained clean ‘n glassy AM into early afternoon past few days, and even with some chop the jacking up high tide shore break has been quite entertaining. Warning: kids out of school, tourists in town, lots of boards flying, help regulate, be safe. Have a great weekend!

June 6 – Friday

Good fun for most of the East side yesterday, where town held it’s own at solid 2 – occ.3, mostly glassy/on-off small bumps thru early afternoon. Should maintain today, at least morn sesh (and prob shore break with higher tide won’t be so bad either – esp if there’s some rain to douse excessive chop). It’s supposed to tone down a notch and then pick back up. We can look for gradual increase 3-maybe 4ft for early next week. As for the South, that should kick up over the next few days: SE to head high++, hopefully the winds will be more amenable. Kona should increase over the weekend as well, to about head high – maybe moreso Sunday. >>>Probably not big enough yet to hold the Pro/Am at Honolii this weekend but…who knows! Maybe Sunday? Call Stan.

June 5 – Thursday

Winds on it yesterday morn – but while the SE blew hurricane onshore, the East cleaned up to glass perfection, and did so on/off for most of the day. Unfortunately it was the SE that had increased 2-3 (and should increase again, prob to overhead tomorrow), while the East side was still a paltry 1-2 tho there was an occasional hopeful head-high set. Still it didn’t have much power and a much better for longboard/fish. Still want those funner boards today, tho chances are it’s reaching the 2ft+ range today (and winds are supposed to be more ESE again). E waves should increase fri/Sat. South still 2-3+ – though the last pulse stopped, there’s another scheduled to come thru. Kona side showing some, just waist to infrequent shoulder at the easy breakin spots, gradually increase into Saturday when there should be better pickins. p.s. still dwelling in the early am negative tide land – spots might show size potential with more water pushing in. Super extreme tides to start mellowing out Saturday.

June 4 – Wednesday

The am super low tides killing it – and it’s not much. SE showed increase yesterday, tho still small. 2 with occ.+ today which again will show only with more water/tide push tho chances it’s bumpy by then. There was some pre-rain wind chop with post glass-off yesterday, with many hanging out waiting for the windows of opportunity. Showers to remain intermittent thru week. South kickin head high with winds off-shore. While East may finally show tiny pump, you’ll prefer fish and longboards. There’s still hope it’s going to increase more as the week progresses and into weekend. SW also saw a small increase waist to shoulder during higher tide, could get lil bigger — as all this south stuff should be reinforced with consecutive pushes through the weekend…possibly a couple dayz to advisory levels for S shores, but it’s all low prob/tentative for now.

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June 3 – Tuesday

All small AM; low tide supplying very little water for waves. East still max few feet and should increase later in the week/weekend as the high moves in. SE should be a few feet + (especially with higher tide) and Southern shores to head high – both increasing. Catch it early, avoid trade chop, and hit spots that like extreme low tides (or at least hope for glass-off moments). Puna should start to get some of the rain their catchments have been desperately quenching, but again, moreso the end of the week.

June 2 – Monday

South incoming later today, should reach head-high and last through the week. East side 2ft with occ.+ – looks like better chance of larger increase later in the week/into the weekend, when the high NE moves in closer to the isles. Nice morning conditions – watch trades picking up in the afternoon. Super negative low – catch it rising – as well could be some fun shore break with the mackin’ high tide later in the afternoon.

June 1 – Sunday

Ah, a new month – feels fresh. Complete that spring cleansing in time to make way for a sweet swell-filled summer. Today we’re in the “not quite yet” stage of the next two… East and South. The East, still just waist to shoulder with occasional plus, slowly building, to show increases over the next few dayz. The South to come should start showing Monday. Should hit the S \ SE shores for the Big Island and continue through the week.

May 31 – Saturday

East side trade swell to start gradual increase this weekend. As for this morning still averaging waist to shoulder with occasional pluses. Catch it early -low rising- avoid chop. East half should get fun in the next few days. Might be some South to surf today too, tho that will also increase more tomorrow/Monday and hold through most of the week.

May 30 – Friday

Still on track with the consistently small waves. Best bet is East side – but with the trades slow yesterday, probably not much generated, 1-infrequent 2fters. Winds scheduled to pick up again today (start the gradual wave increase), and little more Sunday/Monday, at least to 15-20mph, enough to generate some fun stuff for a couple dayz early next week. Also should be a South around then – we’ll see if that means more SE or SW.

May 29 – Thursday

East trade swell decreasing (small to smaller) today but you might have a fun morning session, longboard or fish – like yesterday, which stayed blue and glassy til 11am (maybe less of the minor NNE criss-crossing in). Pretty 1-2, occasional set, pushing tide. If lucky some high tide shore break. SE should hold around the same. Trades fading, and will blow again for the weekend, which will boost East side waves up (tho trades only forecast to 10-15mph, they did say by Sat night could need to post a small craft warning…so wait and see on size). Probably see the signs Sunday.

May 28 – Wed

Ocean continuing with its wave vacation. Most action on East half of Big Isle: NE, E, SE and S leftovers. SE might get lil push today, not certain how it will equate – prob in the under head-high zone. Still, could be most we’ll see. Otherwise rest meandering in the 1-2, with am low rising tide push adding illusion of more +. Despite all that, I’d catch it today, cause it might only get smaller…. til the trades pick up over the weekend.

May 27 – Tues

Manini energy from the North wrap tippy tapping on the northern shores. Most of the waves on the East half of isle, small trade generated, likely in the waist to shoulder zone. It’s also keeping vog into the South/West portion of the island – lucky for the rest of us, who need more oxygen to think straight.

May 26 – Mon

Buoys way down for S/SW, which is more in the knee to waist range. Some small NNE energy, could provide a nice Waipio morning. Otherwise, minimal trade swell, waist to shoulder, for E shores, which are am glassy. SE should maintain some longboardables as well. Not much to write about, but still looks like a beautiful Memorial Day at the beach.

May 25 – Sun

SE quadrant maintaining some surf, though decreased under head-high. SW into Kona – for the lil rippers might reach head-high, otherwise about 1-2ft with occasional higher set at the right tide. East some trade wind to hold thru Wednesday, also only a few feet. Vog mainly for Ka’u to Kona.

May 24 – Saturday

S/SE still main source surf, head high right tide decreasing. Small kine 1-2 SW into Kona. East longboardables – nice and clean this am.

May 23 – Friday

Buoy downtrending but high surf advisory still on for S/SE shores til the afternoon. Otherwise, should maintain surf thru this weekend, tho you may want to bring the fish or longboard back-up. It will probably continue as the main source of surf entertainment, til another expected S comes mid-next week. Also, trades could add small kine for East facing shores, which may get a better jolt by Wednesday as well…but we’ll do the wait and see on that one.

May 22 – Thursday

Likely similar to yesterday. South / SE topping heights to overhead+. Watch the SE winds. Watch the vog. From Keaukaha yesterday you could see the swell rolling by across the open ocean from the south, barely brushing the coast. Hilo East shores didn’t catch much but a knee to waist trade bump (prob a few on the low to high push, but still best for paddleboarders – who wouldn’t be amiss to take advantage of practice time on these small dayz ). Perhaps if lucky some of this SE will eek in more for the Eastern shores today – still you’ll probably want da big board.

May 21 – Wednesday

SE surf should maintain today in the head++ zone. Probably similar conditions to yesterday – tho slowly trades will start to die down, and SE winds will be allowed to take over. This will come into play even moreso Thurs, which should lead to some lovely vog conditions (for volcano, upper puna, hilo, some hamakua, and even much west side if it’s same as the previous few weeks). In that case, Pohoiks may be the place to be, whether it’s to just watch the large crashing waves, get a few on the noggin’, or try to hide from the vog which may not quite make it down that way. With trades expected to increase a little overnight (b4 it dies out), there could be a mini-pump up for East side (add a dash of that SE for the spots that know what to make of the extreme angle) still bring your fish or longboard, but might be something better than it has been. Catch it early. Otherwise, should also show +-sizes south-facing shores, and some smaller making it’s way around south Kona. Rest of the island nada mucha. South should last thru week – maybe dip in size Fri/Sat, but slow increase again, Sun/Mon…. though it’s still early to tell.

May 20 – Tuesday

9am Update: Okay, that was a horrible surf report this morning – the goal is to save you gas! Waves are actually 3-5+ Poho’iki. Bring your gun. Bring your jet ski. This am the only surfable spot Elevators, dredging, churning, low tide hollow, off-shore and thrillin’ but short rides, with only few guys out. Also 3rd Bay ridable esp. w/ skis. ok! Most other spots, lotsa white water. (forgot my camera, but here’s a little cell phone squint, w/ woo’s by the captive audience). SE topping heights big isle today, 2-3. Already in, as of yesterday afternoon, but with the high tide not worth much. Negative low 8:30 this am. Light trades shouldn’t interfere but best catch early to be safe. Otherwise work-it longboardables East side – again best on the low rising, by afternoon high won’t be much, and probably a bit choppy. Breathe deep today, vog may start again tomorrow. toodles.

May 19 – Monday

That NW is still generating some energy, wrapping around for East half of isle: North shores, more size north of isle, and some into Keaukaha. East side should be filling in + the light trades – check the low rising – still all hovering waist to barely shoulder zone. SE coming later today, really it’ll be more worthy tomorrow and over the next few – not sure size expected but should be fun – and is supposed to last through the week. Vog predicted return for Volcano>Puna>Hilo Wed/Thurs.

May 18 – Sun

Small NNW leftover energy maintaining today, probab curling in little bit more outta north but decreasing. Best north of isle shorebreak > Keaukaha. East baby longboardables. West some small leftovers too, in town. All decreasing over the day into tomorrow. I had a dream there was a tsunami while out in the water. Three guys paddling in front of me were trying to duck-dive it. I bet they thought they could do it too. Next up small SE. And small trade swell.

May 17 – Sat

AFTERNOON UPDATE: Keaukaha was trying today. Knee to shoulder mostly, and best enjoyed by da booooogie boardas. Tho small-sized rippers fairing well. Stayed glassy thru afternoon too. Oops, gotta change that tide chart again. Yeah, (yawn) – get right on it. This little bit-o-fun N>NNW should maintain thru morrow. xo oh, and vog mostly cleared outta the East but Kona sure looks hazy on the cams! Unfortunately, that’ll probably maintain as well… Vog should decrease some today, as trades try to bust a mellow move – increasing little more after Sun. (Of course, the haze will go back to hovering Volcano>South to Ka’u). Best today in terms of surf is declining West (more South of isle/town) and some North (probably more North of isle). Manini longboardables East side. Next up a S/SE early next week.

May 16 – Friday

CIVIL DEFENSE MESSAGE: The districts of South Hilo and Upper Puna from Keaau to Volcano remain in Color Code YELLOW status due to vog levels. Color Code Yellow means those in sensitive groups should avoid outdoor activity, all others should limit exposure to vog.

AFTERNOON UPDATE: NW sliding thru into west side, larger Kona town and south thereof. Size picked up this afternoon; averaging 2ft / peaky shoulder high. Still pretty clean. Of course, there’s more vog to be found around the island. And unless you are an alien, even those not in “sensitive” groups should avoid exercising outside. It’s a good day, if you don’t work at a bank or air conditioned office, to go to the movie theater and sneak into a few more after your movie ends. If you need to surf, mostly East side longboardables. Might be more vog-free up Honoka’a where Waipio should start catching some of the North energy which should begin making it’s way to us later today (declining thru weekend) – tho at a very NNW angle. Traces of it showing up on the West side, in town. Trades to start up again tonight, but light; enough to get the vog gone, but probably slow to build up waves.

May 15 – Thursday

Vog has infiltrated, the island and our lungs. Not worth exercising in! NNW arriving -mostly blocked- and the stuff that does make it thru prob won’t show up for Big Isle north-facing shores til tomorrow > sat (shoulder to head) and decreasing thru weekend. Trades are to pick up for us maybe later Friday and maintain lightly thru next week. Should be enough to push haze away but -so far seems it won’t be much source except East side longboardable waves. West energy for late weekend seems small. And S energy later next week – we’ll see how it angles in for us. Otherwise not much in the forecast.

May 14 – Wednesday

Baby waves for big boards today. North shores to pick up tomorrow and into Friday. May also show some sporadic increases for the West side. Vog alert – avoid too much outdoor activity next couple days.

May 13 – Tuesday

Again foremostly longboardables East side, slightly more size in Puna and maybe shorebreaks North of the island. Yesterday Puna was sweet conditions, inconsistent but barrely shoulder-occ. head-high, lite offshore at least thru afternoon. Winds will start turn SW for a few days; expect vog. NW blocked but may increase some N/NNE shores end of week/weekend. Small West burst via typhoon later this weekend has potential to generate some energy for the W-side; possibly even one of those out-of-season nobody out at A-Bay sesh’s….

May 12 – Monday

Trade wind and swell decreasing more today for East side. Prob holding better Puna zone (conditions there have been good every other morning -yesterday was glass- with some nice pockets thru the day). Mid-week will mostly be voggy longboardables. NW swell on the way is all blocked for us. But we may see decent increases for N/NE shores by Friday… which is when trades are apt to kick back in as well.

May 11 – Sunday

Trades decreasing, and the East side swell along with it. Catch last bits today, gradually slowing into longboardables over next few. Tues thru Thurs we’re going to have to deal again with that volcanic lung abuse with sulfur and vog infiltrating. Next swell is a NW mid-week – potentially blocked. xo

May 10 – Saturday

In case I can’t get online lata, putting this one up early…. Illegally beautiful East side Friday, consistent smooth-as-butter waves most of the day. Enough for all to enjoy. Low tide kinda gnarly reefs, folks not paying attention found themselves duck diving into lava and kicking razor rock and receiving bloody toes. Should maintain head high with + sets barrel potential. Hope winds continue – just enough to make waves, not so much to ruin the texture. Rivers are running, little less brown, but could change – but still strong and icy! Look to eve sess for high tide inside shorebreak fun’ens. Have a great weekend! AM update: doesn’t look as big n clean this morn so far, maybe better as the tide drops. local boyz killin it at deadies high tide yesterday – see how it ends up for evening session tday.

May 9 – Friday

East side up, depending on tide head with some + sets. Clean morning. Yesterday, even with afternoon chunk, decent stuff. Rivers running some brown but isn’t killing some sweet late afternoon high tide shorebreak. Again, should maintain through weekend.

May 8 – Thursday

East side waves shoulder high this morn should reach up to head high (tide and break dependent – sry, will change tide table tonite). Very E/SE direction with some trickling energy outta the N. Watch dat chop. As of 8am already some texture but so far still clean. Possible low potential for rain glass lata….. Forecast: East half of isle (especially Hilo/Puna) waves should hold to head high thru Sunday.

May 7 – Wed

Again, not much action island-wide. Only hope is trade winds which are due to increase later today/tomorrow for lil pick up E/NE.

May 6 – Tues

Not much. Some N mostly North of isle shorebreak. Otherwise it’s trade swell for longboards. Expect chop by afternoon. Winds pick up morrow but probably won’t boost East side surf up noticeably til Thursday. p.s. careful with that crazy low tide this am.

May 5th – Monday

NNW today mostly in our blocked zone, but should catch some North edge (mostly north of isle) showing more likely later tday/morrow (and shifting N/NNE). Otherwise it’s trade swell with a very easterly direction for E / SE. Not quality but something to do. Bring little more board. Wild Guess Forecast: May see some NE/ENE increase starting Wed/Thurs.

May 4 – Sun

Most energy out of the E / SE today, peach fuzz to lip high. Best to bring the bigger, thicker sticks. Clean morning most spots. Forecast shows mainly trade swell for now, increasing mid-week. Combine that with some NW wrapping into the North/NE to help kick it back up some for the East half of the isle.

May 3 – Sat

Some head-high at the right tide/right spot friday morn ENE shores, but less push. S/SE same thing, ranging waist to head – all slowly decreasing thru Sunday (SSW even smaller). Trades scheduled to slow down but should keep at least funboardables. Otherwise, low rising is the ticket (perhaps some decent inside shorebreak high tide, or evening glass-off with the tide dropping). Not much upcoming. A blocked NW is due Mon/Tues, a maybe small increase N/NNE as it shifts around North. Let’s hope the trades kick back up so at least we have some windswell to keep us flowing.

May 2 -Aloha Friday

Same as yesterday (read report)…minus a foot or so all the way around the isle. Still catch it early, low rising, to best capitalize on remaining leftovers. Bring the fish – still some fun to be found esp. ENE, SE, S, SSW.

May 1 – Thursday

N energy still coming through but dropping today. NE/trade swell may be slow incoming but sets should be head-high and at least this morning nice n’ glass. Catch the low rising or high tide inside shore break in the afternoon. Evening high potential for glass-off too. Puna hit or miss with the chop, still hovering head-high (some +) and slowly decreasing today through weekend. Ka’u and South Kona also head+ and Kona inconsistent waist-shoulder+ with better size at breaks that truly like dat S/SSW angle. Next few days: Mostly remnants of South, trade swell (shifting little more E) but also decreasing into weekend. FOR SALE: Glenn Minami, 6′4″, clean (couple repaired dings), solid, great deal. Deck pad on. Fins and leash included! $245.

April 30 – Wednesday

NE increasing again just a tad. Yesterday slow but some glassy, peaky hair-high sets. Even NNE Bayfront showing some manini SUPables (for the early AM low rising). South peaking tday. SE head and, depending on tide, could push a lil more. S should range in the head ++. Winds – we’ll have to see. For Puna likely on or side at least by afternoon but Bay should maintain ridables. Hilo on/off (a lil more bumpy this morn than yesterday) but definite rain glass-off/cloud sheltering potential. Kona looks chop already – swell filling in but again the spots that really luv the more S/SSW directionals. FOR SALE: Glenn Minami, 6′4″, clean (couple repaired dings), solid, great deal. Deck pad on. Fins and leash included! $245. Donate via PAYPAL this week and through the end of next have your business link/log listed on the top of this page as the official Surf Report sponsor.

April 29 – Tuesday

E/SE UPDATE: EAST STAYED GLASSY…AT LEAST THRU AFTERNOON. HOW WAS SOUTH? ANYONE? EVERYONE MUST HAVE BEEN THERE CAUSE HILO WAS M-T. OkaY, GOT WORD LATE AFTERNOON/EVE SESS POHOIKS WINDS SIDESWIPE SLIGHT BUMP BUT STILL NICE AT LEAST BAY SIDE AND EVEN WITH HIGH TIDE SOME FUN STUFF Trade wind increasing should fill in the E/NE, couple that with some NNE energy, should show 2 ft with peaky head high (SE to also wrap in and hope it doesn’t make it too bumpy). Early and evening session seems to be where it’s at for best conditions, unless there’s some rain glass off planned for today. South shores should be slamin double overhead, with increases felt both to the SE and the SSW. SE: 3-4, unknown is the wind effect but certainly go early or try lata day for best bet. SSW: best South lovin’ breaks to head high. This will be increasing thru the day and we should see more of it tomorrow.

April 28 – Monday

N/NNE leftovers. Some 1-2 funables for East side – and trades will maintain the small energy flow. Increasing South lata today to reach head-high, should show up more for S and lata SE (besides SE the christmas buoy is choking now so….?). Tomorrow thru Wed should increase into the ++, and add size into West side. Looks like it may push some energy around the East as well.

April 26/27 – Saturday/Sunday

Report from yesterday sez it, but the recap: best bets weekend N/NNE N Kohala to Keaukaha especially shorebreaks northern part of isle … and Ka’u for the small South. Otherwise sum longboardables for the East side and even a few on the West trickling thru the channel. Trades shifting back into play should allow for cleaner breathing (for all but South) – and increasing trades early next week potential to bolster waves some. Upcoming S should impact S/SSE starting sometime Monday and supply thru Thursday.

the rest of this month is dedicated to all the butthole surfers. because, call me crazy, sometimes i’d rather be hit over the head with a raucously insightful guitar ‘n drums than that clichéd ego ‘n surfboard combo, ya know. plus a little 180degree break from the reggajawaiiafarian can only be healthy.

Butthole Surfers – Lady Sniff (Quality 1985)
The Butthole Surfers-Hey

April 25 – Friday

People actually jog in this vog. And even surfing – waves are small, not worth messing the lungs up over! But, as the trades fade back, wave size should also fade subtly back in for the East half of isle. Northern shores (starting with shorebreaks North of isle) show potential for the weekend (low prob it’s enough for The Lil’ Bayfront That Could, but likely Keaukaha), eventually filling in the NE spots some. There’s some small SE energy today but more SSW swell building Monday should catch Bis Isle S/SSE and, similarly to the last South swell, increase West side shores that like those Southerly angles. As for the vog, that should move back South over the weekend and thru at least the first half of next week.

April 24 – Thurs

Lazy, hazy, longboardables today, tomorrow East half of island. Best to avoid morning exercise if you are bothered by the vog – and to wait for convection winds to move it up and out of the area some. Hopefully. NW blocked and again, should shift around N/NE for us by the weekend, with light trades slowly resuming Saturday. Prob offer some surf by Sat at least Sun for North facing shores, stronger Northern area of island. Into the future, Pat predicts more N swell/trade weather for first half of May (subject this time to “massive manipulations”).

April 23 – Wednesday

East half of isle: Trade swell decreasing with the wind today, with some small 2ft this AM with glass conditions. SE smaller 1-2. Vog should start edging its way into your heart (and lungs) Hilo, Puna, Kona maybe today and surely tomorrow. New NNW moving in, maybe shift into N/NNE after a few days in combo with the trades kicking back up Friday. Again, watch for the butthole surfaz out in da wata. If it looks like a clown, and acts like a clown… xo

April 22 – Tuesday

PM Update Hilo: Winds picked up after 10am this morn just long enough to blow all the surfers out of the water…and the patient held out for the unexpected glass-off that followed less than an hour later and lasting a few hours with a minimal crew…and then slightly bumpy but still ridable for the rest of the day. Head-high and much fun.

About the same as yesterday. And don’t believe the anti-hype about trade conditions, cause it was sweet cherry pie til at least the afternoon, head high and hollow in Hilo. Accent on the rising tide. Lots of time to spread out the crowd, which was perfectly proportioned. Again, most ridables on East half of isle, with NE slowly decreasing into ‘morrow; SE might maintain lil’ bit longer. But more N/NW pushes on their way, and we’ll see how they may benefit us – likely blocked for West and we’ll have to hope they swing around NE tip. The sulfur vog, more guaranteed to inundate our lungs -Puna and Hilo- by Wed night – they say it might even make it to Kauai this time. Get ur vog teas and drink up!

April 21 – Monday

Most activity liking S and East half of isle for SE, NE. North wrap, South residuals, plus some trades. Mostly 1-2ft in the funboard range-maybe an occ3 depending on break, and showing most size on the rising tide, South-facing shorebreaks (and prob some fun at Waipio). Kona small kine left at most easy-breaking / Southerly accepting spots again as the tide rises. Enjoy the air while you can, seems likely this mid-week (as has occurred the past two) trades will lessen allowing for lite Southerlies and vog to congest Kilauea/Volcano area with a chance for it to move again into Puna/Hilo. Not much in the forecast this week besides leftovers & trades for next few days and as they pick back up late in the week, and a NW – which we’ll see about the degrees. lata.

April 20 – Sun

South decreasing today, size showing most southern part of isle. Puna yesterday chop started early but all spots maintained something to surf. Increase as tide picked up esp Bowls with some overhead+. But angle still looked like the North leftovers (and not as sweet as the day previous). Kona 2-3, again best with tide push and South-lovin spots but has filled in more W. NEast maintaining trade funboardables hamakua to hilo.

April 19 – Sat

Wooo, slept in tday. Will have to wait for the full moon low to start pushing in. S/SE still maintaining the most of the swell. Puna likely in the 2-4 and Ka’u 3-5 range (depending on spot and tide). It should be wrapping into Kona, but only showing sizable ridables at spots that love a very S angle. Small NW blocked and shifting more N, could catch into the North shores this weekend. Also trades picking back up (should last thru most of next week but depending on ridges and lofts and lows and subtropicals etc. trades could slow and S02 might very well show up some mid-week). I know we’re supposedly in the safe or simply caution zone with that vog but if you are tired, migranes, cranky, sleepy remember why! That chit is potent! East side maintaining funboardables with nice morn conditions. It might scratch back up a small notch over next few dayz.

April 18 – Friday

South swell prominent. Mostly showing S/SE 2-3, increasing 3-5 thru today/tomorrow. Still some ESE/variable winds to gunk it up for Puna/Ka’u but should find a decent session anyway…plus, they’re switching to trades by tomorrow which should offer nice conditions at least for south of isle. South Kona/West side spots that like very Southerly should pick this up as well. And perchance some of today’s NW swell but that might shift more northerly before it finds its way to us. East swell simmering down but yesterday conditions were strong offshore + vog + barrels still in the solid 2+ ’til the tide picked up. Prob more like 1-2 today and best with more fun board options, keeping small ridables for a few dayz. South should hold thru weekend.

April 17 – Thursday

N mostly over and East still maintaining some 2-occ3, dependent upon tide and spot. SE should show up today / peak tomorrow 2-3 for S/SE shores. So far Kona still flatsville but some push should head in there as well, perhaps for harbor and spots that like very S angle swells and break easily. Winds still ESE so might want to catch early. Also, take ur vog herbals – satellites showing high rises of SO2 this AM esp for Hilo.

April 16 – Wednesday

NE decreasing from yesterday but should have solid surf 2-3+ – great morning/early afternoon conditions. Bayfront surfable fun til evening session last nite, should be some lowtide leftovers for the longboarders at least first half of day. South increasing, mostly for our S and SE and then later in the week might pull into West side some with the larger push starting late Thursday/Friday. Right now N swell still canceling it out East side/Puna as waves foremostly moving in NNE angle with occasionals wrapping in more in lower tides and lotsa bump. ESE winds for next few days, watch for vog+ around volcano area and may push more northward…til trades kick back in by Friday.

April 15 – Tuesday

North toning down and shifting NE possibly making for better conditions this morn… and likely meshing better with East swell which is reaping some xtra benefits from strong trades yesterday. Most East side Hawaii Island should be in the head to plus zone. Some headhigh rollers at Bfront, spreading out the longboarders. Those VIFs (Very Important Forecasters) say the winds are actually gonna shift outta SE 10-15 at some point today so look for dat “haze” starting up again – bummers – lasting til Fri when trades are scheduled to kick back in gear. South-lovin’ shores to boost up a touch, avg 2ft, and again with more gusto Thurs/Fri. And SE should also catch spots that like East/trade wrapables so could have a little cross swell occurring – suffice to say I have no direct access to wave gods so -sometimes it works, sometimes not so much- you’ll have to check it out 4 ur self…. And we’ll have to see if the wind gods r on ur side too. Yesterday Hilo was clean til 10 but stayed surfable, with a bump and some bucking, throughout the day. Puna’s has been very hit or miss as of late but decent in the protected zones even with the breeze up. Hidey ho!

April 14 – Monday

Low tide pushing in should make for some nice surf this morning. Last night session -with chop cleaning up- East shores were on their way up to head high, should go to overhead with maybe a + throw in, at least by tomorrow. North may have peaked overnight, but there’s still some small rollers into bayfront. Trades will be to 25+ keeping E in nice sized waves til Tuesday, slowly decreasing Wed when winds turn Kona and likely move the volcanic fumes back into Volcano Village>Hilo; they’re light tho and should only last to Thursday. Then two S swells, small one Tues, larger Thurs should increase S/SE, keep wave machine going thru most of week, and hope eventually something wraps around for Kona kids ‘n give them something to do. Another N late in week but I’ll check the degrees lata. So watch the winds t-day – catch it while u can. xo

April 13 – Sunday

North swell should mosy around from NNW with North shores to increase thru day. As well East side rising also thru the day to advisory levels later today. Unfortunately it could be messy – from the winds and also the two swells crossing paths – try morn, hope for glass-off, stay optimistic. Harbor surges expected for Hilo again later today/tomorrow. S/SE still showing small fun push, might be bumpy on/off and best in more protected zones. Trades will continue til Wed and then ESE are scheduled to kick back in so breath while you can. Otherwise, West side again still vog and small – should catch the SW on its way late Monday/Tuesday and another larger one a few dayz after that.

April 12 – Saturday

Noon Update: Puna bumpy started looking better late morning, on/off, “not as nice as yesterday”. While Hilo glass still smallsville – again, likely lata morrow/Mn for N/E shores, with yes, degrees showing longboardables for @ Bfront. Buoy 4 is still down and out, but Big Isle’s SE is up 2-3 and nice at least mornin’ – tho weekend with all that kid/family/barbecue energy usually (majically) evokes best probability conditions that could last thru the day. N increasing as high moves in adding to NE shores (more for N of isle first) – which should start showing up better later tomorrow, and even better yet (with some +’s) Monday (keeping E/NE shores in waves at least thru Wed). Watch the chop and winds, esp. Monday, as they will be ruff and likely inspiring of an advisory – while predictions include some rain accompaniment so glass-off potential (still it might be an early morning call). West side maintaining 0-small, sulfered and voggy and really not the place to be. And though South could be nice wave-wise it’ll also take a few dayz off ur life liver ‘n’ lung-wise – surely not worthy of the trade-off. late.

still lookin for a sweet 6′0″ cheap / trade (gots a 6′4″ Minami, a Bianchi bike, a big thank you..?)

April 11 – Friday

N energy building is supposed to start its increase later today and likely show more later Sat/Sun and then to higher levels for NE shores late Sun/Monday. Today’s best bet is SE, for small swell, which should increase some into weekend. For now, bring ur fishes and funboards. toodles.

April 10 – Thursday

Small all around with any energy to be found East side – maintaining longboard-kine waves. Next few days should be lil pull into the S/SE zones. Otherwise wait for the trade wind pick-up this weekend with the high moving in slowly increasing N/E shores, potentially leading to some head+ surf by Sun or more likely Monday. As far as air quality, sulfur dioxide fumes being blown back towards Ka’u – which should continue thru most of next week with trades.

April 9th – Wednesday

Most energy still East side but you’d be more productive working. If you do go, bring more board as it’s dwindling into the manini zone. Yesterday was about a multitude fiending for the remaining waves and if you have any sense of claustrophobia it won’t be your cup of tea. Speaking of which, better to drink coffee because tea won’t cut it. Thank g-d for the rain, at least we can breath for now. Looks like that high pressure NE won’t make real waves ’til Monday, but the end of week trades should start the increase and give the kiddles something to do over the weekend.

Emergency health advisory color code PURPLE (whatever “purple” means – but I believe it’s one below evacuation) is now in effect. These areas are: * Mauna Loa Estates * Ohia Estates * Volcano Village * Keauhou Ranch area * Volcano Golf Course Subdivision. If you are sensitive/lung or asthma issues you should leave the area. Puna, Hilo, Hamakua, Kona all effected by volcanic fumes. Stay indoors (closed windows with air conditioning – who has one of those?) if possible – the waves are hardly worth it xcept late morn/mid afternoon after morning crowd/b4 kids out from school (bring fish/longboard as size has nose-dived). Mom sez take ur vog herbals. • Thunderstorms brewing, hopefully some acid rain will clean up the air some. Make for some yum catchment wata

April 8th – Tuesday

Catch the last of this NE. Filling into the East much better yesterday churning up some overhead thrills for the needy. Trades should pick up later in the week and might offer some more NE waves by weekend. xo psst don’t bump yer head on the negative low tide

April 7th – Monday

NNE still showing with some boost to East side just for today. 2-3+ dependent on tide and locale – they’re calling for high surf advisory East side. Still shores with NE angle most size. Puna should show more energy as well. Rest of shores mostly small. Watch the winds.

April 6th – Sunday

Small kine rollers still cruising thru bayfront perfect for SUPers. East shores filling in better, as of last nite at least – 2-occ.3 but most size showing more N facing. Morning glassy might be fun. Ridables from N. Kohala to Hilo. S. Kohala to N. Kona showing some of the WSW still. Even Kawaihae showing some very infrequent sets. Watch the winds, catch the right tide (note xtremes), bring adequate board, etc. Another boost tonite should at least keep some NE for next few dayz.

April 5th – Saturday

NE swell kinda a let down. Not that the swell didn’t hit – but most of it in town lapped largely onto the breakwater, and would have been sweet…if the wall wasn’t there. There was some bayfront surf, much cleaner in the morning. And it looks clean again this morning – and again catch it early. Angle not great for the East but should show some increases next few days. Still there’s some waves but fishes are best bet. N. Kohala might be the spot today tho. Waipio prob too large for the shore break. Keaukaha should be nice am but watch low tide. And winds strong N so once day carries on look for best action in more protected zones. NW likely won’t show much here til late today/tomorrow. Puna small with offshores. Tiger shark sighting of a few dayz ago at shacks had shut it down but clear for now.

April 4th – Friday

East side should pick up thru the day, with swell rockin in N/NE, up to (3-4ft) high surf levels. N. Kohala to Keaukaha with potential bay action. Ify on conditions as far as once swell comes in how winds will be. Best to check the Hilo Bay Cam (see sidebar link). Should increase this afternoon, peak Sat and slowly decline Sunday. Also look for WNW to hit here Sunday – little more than those last few W bumps – might give Kona kids something to do.

April 3rd – Thursday

S/SE has energy today 2-peaky3 depending on break and tide and decreasing. East side maintains small windswell – bring long boards and fishes to optimize. Best early, low tide rising. WNW should offer some today for Kona/South Kohala – not certain much size. While Bayfront could offer last big winter blow-out sale Friday/Saturday.

April 2nd – Wednesday

About the same. Best SE. Otherwise some fun all E half islands. Bring fun board in case. Gotsa ta go. xo

April 1st – Tuesday

Don’t worry, I’m not going to do an April Fools report and get you to drive to 5 foot solid at A-Bay. All we got going is same ole same ole – trades picked up but not quite supplying. East side: Can I guess/hope that today it’ll start showing a little for Hilo – at least pick up a foot and some push. Kinda quick windswell stuff – and possibly very E direction tomorrow. Hilo’s been 2ft with peaky head high esp at the right tide – right board good time. Winds on and off so take a shot. Puna more size with some breaks going solid head but little bit weird angles. Still, probably the best we’ve got right now – catch it early for satisfaction. South should maintain some energy too. NW a little of it might have filtered thru to make surfin’ mice waves for West side. Or trickles South Kona from the South. Longboard. Don’t inhale. NNE coming end of week – more on its exact zone lata. don’t let anyone fool’ya

March 31 – Monday

Again trades trying to kick it up. Still, most energy S/SE and should show slight increase. 2-3 varying with tide and spot. Catch early b4 winds kill it. NW likely all blocked. Look for potentially big N/NE end of week. Vog/ash/fume alert still ON but most blowing Ka’u to Kona zone.

March 30 – Sunday

Trade wind building today. Catch the surf early or rain glass-off. Honokaa to Puna should get some increases over next couple days. Also south coming thru in a few days as well. Much of this still in the 2-3 range, and remaining more peaky and tide dependent. Prob still want a fish today, tomorrow could get better — so far a little more energy Puna/S. Vog/ash/fume alert still ON but most blowing Ka’u to Kona zone.

March 29 – Saturday

Plan for another small but fun session east half Hawaii Island, and again dependent on the tide (which I updated 4 u – that’s the kind a girl i am). Low coming up if the wind isn’t on it, otherwise ir-lee morning session. Bring the fish. Yesterday South had wind but still good inside; inconsistent and surgey with an occasional macker. Hilo in the playful 2-to-not-solid-2.5 and decently consistent. Waters filled with beginners with no guidance so avoid being in front of ‘em. Pohoiki has had energy too (varying w/ breaks, tides, conditions), with possible little boost early in the week from another southerner. Trades slow increase, probably start to see the effects more Sun or Mon – not big time but some E/NE booster shots. And a NW coming early next week too but I’m too lazy to figure the degrees so maybe next time. xo

try avoid driving kona/hilo via south route otherwise close windows near volcano – that weird cloud u see is an ash cloud! ash/fumes should be heading toward Ka’u and around dem parts – maybe best to avoid if u are a fan of ur lungs. might as well save ‘em 4 da smoke. hilo getting some vog too -as u may be wondering why ur xtra tired and feel like u just smoked a pack. incoming trade winds should push that shit out of here by tomorrow.

still looking for closer to new, decent condition, tater chippy 6′0″ to purchase cheap. Oh, and selling a nice 6′4″ Minami in case anyone is interested, save me $/time bringing it into the shop. trades possiblé

March 28 – Friday

Again, about the same. East half of island tide dependent should be 2-3. Look for high pressure/trade swell increase this weekend. WSW of volcano – watch the ash/fumes!

March 27 – Thursday

Should maintain about the same, waist to peaky head-high sets North Kohala to South. Prob Puna to South Point has the most energy. Again, catch the right tide, the right wind, the right frame of mind for good fun. Later afternoon high tide is prob too much water except jack-up inside zones but… bring definitely bring fish/longboard. And wait it out for da weekend which should have high pressure adding boost to east side again. til then…xo. (p.s. still looking for closer to new, decent condition, tater chippy 6′0″ to purchase cheap. Oh, and selling a nice Minami 6′4″ in case anyone is interested, save me $/time bringing it into the shop. trades possiblé)

March 26 – Wednesday

Most action is N/NE and S/SE – which all should be nice in the AM at least. Hilo to Kohala catching some NNE influence – otherwise mostly continuing trades, mostly to shoulder high. Puna should get increase over today/tomorrow 2-3 (potentially + sets); variables with tide and wind conditions. Bring the fish for high tide.

March 25 – Tuesday

Small North arriving sometime today should increase North-facing beaches some today/tomorrow (especially north of island, maybe to head-high) – then energies might shift more NNE. Also South (maybe small-kine SKona) should get boost but moreso tomorrow. Direction looks good for South Point but should also increase Puna over next few and carry thru week. Otherwise trade wind’s where it’s at – not much (about shoulder high) but keeping the wave machine rolling along and the meter in the “fun” zone. Trades may actually increase over weekend as high moves closer to the islands. In the meantime, it’s all about the tide, winds (arriving at the right time), state of mind and which board you bring that will determine your satisfaction. xo

March 24 – Monday

Small kine surfables -mostly shoulder high- for east half of island. Winds held back Hilo til afternoon yesterday – high tide jack-up fun regardless. South has been messy but maybe btr today – small south push and another one coming tonite holding thru end of week. Puna watch winds as well – but holding in the inside protected zones. Could have most size esp. in couple dayz. NNE on rise tomorrow – not advisory levels – we shall see. Trade swell should continue to maintain thru week as well. All should be in the fun board range. I’ll try to change the tide chart later – but check it! Still in xtreme full moon zone.

March 22 – Sat

Similar to yesterday – all action East half of isle. While Puna little more wind, still inside protected zones fun’ens. Hilo giggle-fun size (2-3 solid) and cherry all day yesterday, should be similar today, tho still in decrease mode. Keep an eye on tides – high had quality inside jack-ups – if’n u gots a fish… Next coming is a NNE – we’ll see the strength and exact directionals lata. For now, have a great weekend!

March 21 – Friday

N/E: Trade swell decreasing to shoulder/head high for East half island. River mouth waters still dirty. Winds decreasing should hold glassy morning, then on/off rest of day. Nothing much other side. Another NNE coming for early next week.

High Surf Advisory N/E Shores

March 20 – Thursday

Little more clean today N/E. Also, waters turbid / dirty. High surf advisory petering out – trade swell slowly decreasing – today likely last one with overhead sets. And it’s more straight East direction. Though should still provide some head high tomorrow, and something to do through weekend. Kona/South small S/W push. Likely no more increases til Monday when the trades trend up again.

March 19 – Wednesday

High Surf Advisory N/E Shores

Vog Alert: Volcano Villagers and workers, especially children and those with any lung issues, should stay out of the area. Sulfur dioxide levels are extremely high from lava eruption as well as a new gas vent at Halemaumau. Possible evacuation could take place. Also, Hilo haze is thick as well -you will notice it!- probably best to put off that jog!

12pm Update: Winds killing wave height today – though there was some, still head to overhead. Hecka bumpy too – with earliest morning session best. Swell also moving more out of East causing many spots not to break as well. Oh well. Tomorrow likely more of the same – and though High Surf Advisory still in effect N/E facing shores, should slowly decrease N Kohala to Hilo. Peak of the trade swell may be today – all N/E facing shores N. Kohala to Hilo – as high moves S/E. Besides waves, this could add some chop – get morning to be certain, or look for glass-off moments, hopefully helped along by some rain. But some spots as the day goes on could get messy. Should be overhead+ (be safe), and again low tide might shut it down – but that’s the mornin slot so not much options there unless you’re one of those freaks who are warm enough at 5am to jump in the water. Freak. Puna should pick up today too – morning / protected bay best best – could still be in storm mode, gotta check it out yerself. To South Point which might catch it offshore, welcoming trade wrap and some SW (make for good wind surfing at Kawalo’alo? jackin’ up on the inside shore break for the bodyboarders at Kawa’a?). Also spots on West side that like SW and break easy + funboard should offer up something to do. Note: Trade action should continue this week, and slowly decrease in size (while still providing fun) through weekend. xo

March 18 – Tuesday

East side: Typically these big-sized days you get the longboarders trolling bayfront because they can’t make the paddle out, and a lot more wave opportunities ‘elsewhere’ in Hilo town. Not so lucky this time with Spring Break running concurrently with our largest swell in a month +. Oh well. Still much fun – and should continue through Thursday (slowly declining from there). Low tide watch the close-outs. And early morning best for wind, but it’s been on and off with calm/glass-off but you gotta be patient. Waves overhead N Kohala to Hilo, somewhat smaller I hear for Puna (tho look for it to pick back up) and it’s been running with those ugly storm conditions. Still, all with N/NE/E should have something to ride of the larger variety. South adding push, Kau should be heavy Wed/Thurs, Kona might get some wrap.

March 17 – Monday

N/E facing shores continue getting the impetus. Solid overhead from N Kohala to Puna. With SE wrapping into Southern shores as well. Watch trades, they’re increasing up to 20-30mph – hope for nice rain glass-off. SW prob won’t show much til Wed – try best breaking spots at the right tide. Again, anyone have a cheap 6′0″?

March 16 – Sunday

Ooops, report in a little late, kinda jelly and sleepy from going 0 to 60 wave-wise. West side not so much – might get small push later today. Fun chit out there all East half of island – N Kohala to South P, best @ spots that get NE/E. Though trades may slow momentarily t-day according to some, they will then increase and with it the waves through beginning of this week. Might have some windy periods but rain accompaniment is providing glass. Tides are making a difference and you will see a solid few feet jackin-up increase from the morning high to lower tides so find your best times accordingly. Puna on and off with the storm-like conditions so we’ll see if ms. brown can input on that. Otherwise Hilo and North thereof certainly morning hours (but likely all day in town) will provide code orange alert. I have no idea what that means. I’ve only had one sip of coffee. But waves were already head with + sets and you might need a lil bigger board in a few. Oh, and again, EMERGENCY: anyone has a tater chip they don’t need. Somehow I surfed my now half buckled 5′10″ back-up that’s sinking full of water…suffice to say it felt a little bit odd. For sale, loan while I get one built, or as a donation to the cause…if you have a lil wave scooter for me to ride will certainly luv u long time (don’t tell my b-friend . Keep the surf reporter happy – I’ll give you more waves this week. Or, of course, you are welcome to click on the donate/pay pal button and we’ll dedicate the day’s surf report to ya. What? You have more ridiculous things to do with your money?

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March 15 – Saturday

Quickie wind swell will continue to provide for the needing of exercise on the East side Hawaii Island today. Hit or miss with the winds – I’m not even going to venture to guess. Puna (which has been head+ last few) has been getting some chop -to funky chunky monkey chop yesterday- with supa early ok and some calms between the storm and inside protected zones providing opportunities. At least the barbecues will be going. As well, poss evening glass. Hilo good times rolling. N/NE should maintain 2-4, tide dependent. North side o town = nice suck up chit – the dredgy shorebreaky style stuff with long rides ‘ frequent barrels in effect as shifted sands still in transition. North of isle N/NE facing shores will supply for all da kiddles up dair. West has looked kinda slow and I’m not going to look into it any further xcept to say the NW coming in late Sun might bolster some spirits for early in the week. South might have decreased some but inside shorebreak and some SE wrappage should be workable. Rain dances now necessary. Tho trades might down a notch for a couple dayz early in week are scheduled by meteorologist to come back up again mid week. Whatever. There should be -east half of island- surf of some variety long enough for you to work off that beer belly. Yeeeaaa.

***by the way, anyone want to donate or offer a loner tater chip… buckled my already flimsy back-up board yesterday so it’s getting desperate. surf reporter who doesn’t surf is pretty weak, u know***

March 14 – Friday

pm update: watch those winds!!! east side: puna got hit early. hilo held it’s own til afternoon – still sik with some chop, then lotsa glass-offs. head to overhead (esp. after the smaller/high tide morning session when the crowd cleared out…seeeeya!) check for potential sweet evening sessions low rising & juicy good fun!

More catchment water for parts of Puna! Potentially mo rain to come, as high pressure north of the islands moves south. This will help the N swell arch more NE (trades moving outta E direction earlier next week). N shores should get to overhead (Keaukaha little less) and NE will keep that build to chest to head with sets. Same for Puna (which was chest to overhead sets yesterday), as the energy swoops in – catch it while the winds are nice (should be on/off, be patient) or simply hit the more protected inside jack-up spots. Whole East half of isle should maintain waves in the fun zone through weekend…then hopefully more to come. Smaller West side -esp closer to town- around waist to shoulder leftover NW energies with a small SW kiss; gotta get the right tide, right board, right spot. Another WNW late Sunday to start your week right. Ka’u also pumpin’ – Kawalo’alo to the shore breaks – today coming from both angles, but mostly SE wrap. All4nowxo.

March 13 – Thursday

(p.m. surf update…it IS doing its majik — was a little over 2 feet tho… should continue over next few dayz at least – prob thru weekend++)

Catchment depend-ies r stoked they can take more than a one minute shower due to some rain the past 24 after a very dry spell – the first bit since the heavy-duty tropical outpour more than a month ago. More to come for early next week supposedly. (Puna stinkers – get on it!)

Lava viewing -since it’s “going off”- is a good entertainment option if you’d prefer to not go in the water the first few after a storm. We know it’s bad but we don’t want to know the gory details. Well, it’s off-the-richter cootied – just checked out UH Hilo’s “coming soon” water quality results for Hilo Bay/rivermouths. Yum stuff.

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Sooo, surf for East side at least, maybe Puna a better option. Should still show some S energies, as well as NNW refracting and trade shwooping in. I don’t know the size – probab around 2ft – you need to ask a professional. It’s either going to have some Pohoiks majik… or its not. Otherwise N/NNE is the size-bearer today. Showing some head pluses and it will slowly wrap more NNE/NE as the dayz progress. Add to that the trades we should see increases with the high pressure NE of the islands. The forecasting is showing the high getting pushed south, adding to it some rain – probably good for early next week to provide sizable waves + glass-off + dirty river water + more catchment showers. In the meantime, Honolili was showing some minor incremental increases yesterday -little criss-cross of mixed ripples- but got ugly/brown in the afternoon. Try early, and u’ll still want a fun board. Keaukaha prob best option if staying in town. West side showing the increase as well, especially closer to town and south, but it peaked over-night and after today will slowly decline. Still easy breaking spots should hold – but mostly waist to shoulder stuff. Ka’u is getting from both E and W pulling in – could be good stuff (or a mess) – but probably some bodyboard shorebreak bombers. • Is that all? Should have just written the book. Guess might wanna wake up b4 writing this chit. Okay, gots coffee to make – a hui ho.

As Pat might say (or not), long range estimates (or even short range ones here) are subject to raging misconceptions and unrealistic imagining.

March 12 – Wed

North facing on the uppity as day progresses. Prob more surfable stuff tomorrow and next few dayz. Trade picking up as well, could add some for E over next few as well. So best bets N/NNE facing. W: Kona and South should slowly increase. And Puna should start getting some of the trade + wrap into the weekend as well. Donations for the month slow! You know, it’s like putting change in the wave machine when you click the PayPal button. Very easy. Five bucks will bring you at least one good session. and much more surf report / post attention from me. tank u berry much. xoxoxo

March 11 – Tues

Not much to add today – but at least I’ll bother to try. Inconsequential SW. Though Ka’u proably has the most energy. Kona weak and not likely any of the building NW will make it here today – give it a few. North small to supa-small. Best is spots that catch some trade – not that there’s much trade, though should be slight increase tonight through tomorrow that might irk it up a bit (try Thursday). Actually not that it’s worth much but should show some increase all the way around over the next few days – with potential N wrappage by Thurs/Fri as well. For now, check ur shorebreaky spots – bring funboards, fins, snorkels, etc.

March 9th – Sun

Bring your 20 foot board… or take a day off. Prob best option: Ka’u, Puna maybe Waipio. xo

March 8th – Sat

Wave size similarly manini around the whole island (besides most S Kohala which is absolutely flat). 1-2 feet and the best means to capitalize on the situation is: right conditions, right tide, right board, happy-go-lucky disposition. You have that going for you and you should score! Bring a picnic, enjoy the beautiful day. (Oh, and ur likely best bets: Waipio, Pohoiki, Honoli’i, Pines and Ka’u)

March 7th – Friday

Not much happening out there. Most input from SW quadrant hitting lower Kona to Ka’u. North shores shore break northern part of isle should supply baby barrels through weekend. Otherwise smaller bits trade swell caught at the right tide for East: Hilo, Puna – funboard stuff. But it’s all dwindling b4 our very eyes. Where’s the next swell? Maybe below advisory SW and NW early/mid next week. As well potential for trades to increase (short-lived touch on Sunday, but then later part of next week) – that is if you are good little boys and girls. If not, can’t help ya.

March 6th – Thursday

Hawaii County Civil Defense

THE DUMP: The Hawai’i County Department of Environmental Management reports that due to the discovery of old military ammunition (?!?!), the Hilo landfill, Transfer Station and recycling area is closed today until further notice.

THE LAVA: The current flow has continued to move through Royal Gardens Subdivision. Over the past few days, a very active and well developed lava tube system has been established. This lava flow front activity is now very close to Highway 130 in the area where a viewing turnaround was established in 2001. If this flow rate and direction continue, it is anticipated that lava may be impacting the coastal area within the next few days. This would be a little over two miles from where lava cut off Highway 130. Due to the present eruption situation, the following information is provided: * The county and state governments of Hawai‘i, along with federal agencies of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, are working to develop a safe eruption viewing area. The mission here is to keep viewers safe as well as protect private property owners from trespass. * County and state highway personnel are now working to improve the access road to a safe viewing area. The roadwork and other preparations will be completed as soon as possible. It is the goal to open this viewing program by this weekend. Until then, entry is closed to unauthorized personnel, and your cooperation is requested.

THE SURF: Same report as yesterday basically. West side weak – slowly decreasing, with another push early in week – tho it might be more NNW. Most waves there are closer to Kona town and more push farther south you go, with Ka’u getting a energy from SW and SE. North still has shore break stuff. East trade swell holding: small but lotsa fun – clean til 11am or so yesterday and low pushing had little more size. Puna also maintaining – same deal, catch right tide. Might see some trade pick-up early next week.

March 5th – Wed

Again similar to yesterday, West side especially closer to town -and S of- showing small increase to head high – should hold til weekend. Ka’u will receive some of the influence, as well as from the SE from trade swell. Pohoiki still nice mornings, catch right tide for best effort – though all day last many there’s been something to ride, bring ur fish. Hilo funable, esp morning – or high tide inside jack-ups. And north-facing North of isle look for small boost good for early Waipio.

March 4 – Tues

Quickie report – mostly same as yesterday. Little jump west side later today, especially closer to town – should go butt to ear lobe high. Another scheduled for lata Wed/Thurs bit stronger – could up it to advisory (eye brow+) levels for Big Isle – and should hold through weekend. North Kohala spots that like NE catching trade waves – might get a boost if the incoming NW flows around the N side of the island. Hamakua shore break should be fun today. Same 4 Hilo, which stayed a decently consistent clavicle-high — though again, catch the low coming up for best conditions (wind-wise), most size and bring the fun boards. Pohoiki should continue with it’s secret swell through the week as well. And south of the isle will keep the kiddies entertained, with the strong trades around the SE quadrant as well as some SW influences from the swooping W. Okie-dokie.

March 3 – Monday

Pohoiks again. Should have some fun’uns today – cheeks to hair+. While conditions fluctuating past few dayz, even with chop has been decent/ridable. Mornings more clean, and today’s AM tide push might be nice. Hilo is finally seeing a little bit of the trade effects with it angling in more E. Best received near a low tide where it’ll have reef and rock to form off of (speaking of which, careful mids left and privates – seriously shallow rock zone now, esp as the sand shifts out). Stayed relatively glass thru evening sess yesterday. Still probably want the fish or longboard but it’s most action there pretty much since the last break-a-board sandbar sickies. Anyway, many needed the time off to re-goop their sticks together or work to buy a new one. Though there’s a NW incoming, not much for Hawai’i Island’s west side. Maybe a little push Tues, but for much more than that gotta wait late Wednesday/Thurs – see how the direction ends up here. South also getting influence from strong trades blowing around the SE zone – should pull in better angle next few with increase in size. Is that all…. oh, and northern exposures, mostly sandbar stuff. Should pick up the next NW pushes swooshing around and the spots that like trades should trend up too. All E side expect something to ride through the week, esp. SE. xo

March 2 – Sunday

So, Puna was the call – boobie to head+. Best u got it early, tho even with afternoon winds something to ride. Same thing tday. NW decreasing. Could see some leftover wrap around NE – esp. north of island. South also has size; might mish-mosh depending on location, with influence swooping in from both SE and SW directions. Still yet, inside bodyboard shorebreak spots should be workin’. Next WNW coming later Monday. Not too strong, but another mid-week should satisfy. And in the meantime we’ll encourage trades to make more of a ruckus this week, or at least rally the energies to pull into the East facing better. Got one sandbar/beach over there that needs some reconfiguring. xo

March 1 – Saturday

East side trying berry berry hard to pick up some of the energy, small increase from the past week at least. Hamakua small but maybe morning shore break. Puna might be nice with some xtra due to the trades hitting S/SE zone more. West side energy smaller today -and much of the NW falling into the blocked zone- but fluctuating energies should for the most part continue through weekend, picking up lata Monday. xo

Feb 29 – Friday

WNW, NW, NNW variations thereof on and off through next week. Best spots West side should get back to head+ today (right tide); lasting through weekend. N/NNE should start increase again, hopefully, as it wraps in over next few. Prob hit spots little better by Saturday afternoon (foremostly N of isle). But may make ripples around Pohoiki by Sunday. East side tried to capitalize on the tiny one day trade push – did woosh the vog away, and gave SUP n longboarders something to do. Maybe right tide tomorrow…grab the raft…catch some shore break. Grab a pig, get rowdy. …oh, and there’s a small craft for Big Isle waters S / SE as trades stronger there last nite… could that spank some water into action?

Feb 28 – Thurs

West has some small leftovers. North and a little West boost lata today / Fri – hope it makes it through. AM showing 303 degrees increasing Waimea buoy so looking hopeful — S. Kona to S. Kohala. Biggest impetus Kauai. Some NNE pulses, especially north of isle. South continuing its decrease into barely. Hopefully trade pick-up will end this reign of vog…and add a little into the East zones.

Feb 27 – Wed

Again, early am surf report will start back up again next week with btr internet situation. For now…. West side is still the best side, head+ at right spots. South Kohala good chit yesterday. All is decreasing but today should maintain surfables, especially taking tide into consideration. N facing shores esp. north of isle also should show head+ and might be nice w/ off-shores at least morning. Keaukaha breaking yesterday and making all kinds of noise last night, but as of early am not much with high tide. E/NE spots not wrapping in, though you may see slight increase over course of next few days, with NW energies moving NE and trade return starting tomorrow. (Though afternoon low rising tide could prob SUP bayfront) Otherwise SE winds killing all with vog, TAKE YOUR VEGIMITES! Best place to avoid it? Pohoiki, where some S leftovers still generating small but good fun. Winds for whatever reason kind and generous, waters warm, and even an occasional head+ set. Next NW prob. start showing Friday if you’re all good little boyz n’ grrlz.

High Surf Advisory North & South Facing Shores

Feb 26 – Tues

noon update: NW aspects hitting S. Kohala through Kona – some spots more clean than others (others wind but still fun) and solid overhead. Bayfront…baby lines starting to show with the low rising. N. Kohala/ Hamakua should be hitting – check if winds ok – same for Keaukaha. Otherwise East side still small but pretty clean for now. South still coming through up to head high+ @ right spots, right tide. But winds are on again, so catch early (tho that’s higher tide). N shores getting high advisory and might be blocked for West side – keep eye on it. N. Kohala / Hamakua shores might get most increase, but again, weather moving with it might muss it up – try spots with shelter. Though East side town nice and glassy this morning – nothing hitting there except likely Keaukaha. Look for high pressure build at least Thurs, Fri for potential East side waves. And low prob SUP potential for the Hilo Bay tomorrow or Thurs.

Beyond that Pat sez: “…back to winter normals for southern shores next week, meaning flat to small. The north Pacific models show a jet stream track along about 40°N from Japan to north of Hawaii, keeping steady surf with most days moderate with a few peak days to marginally high from WNW to NNW next week. Hints of a slow northward shift of the jet going into the second week of March, bringing back moderate or stronger trades and most surf episodes in the moderate range.”

Feb 25 – Mon

All shores that like the south r showing. Swell hit Ka’u (with direct winds) and Puna (side winds) yesterday coming more outta S/SSE direction 170-180 degrees. And even tho it was windy much fun esp. right tide with increasing swell. Should be fun today too. Today Kona is showing much better. Catch it before winds get on it – may get messy with S winds plus some weather coming in from the North too. And following behind that is the next NW swell (prob hitting us tomorrow) – so hopefully it doesn’t just end up a jumbled mess. East side, mostly shores that get S, otherwise those that get NNE, small kind, should increase tomorrow/Wednesday from the incoming NW too. Vog conditions still on, breath e z.

Feb 24 – Sun

Slowly increasing South swell showing Kona, Ka’u and Puna. Watch South winds – catch early. Looks like it should last through Tuesday at least. Slight NW leftovers. Otherwise, north of isle, NNE showing small kine, check out shorebreak, right tide paddleboard bayfront. Next NW for late Monday/Tues. xo

Feb 23 – Sat

West side NW swell fading, get early morning small kind in town, grab the fish, or fishing pole, as you wait for the incoming SW, which will probably start showing forerunners late this afternoon, which will be even more fun. Hope the winds are agreeable. This swell should hold through Sunday – then turn more outta S (with potential to bump up S/E as well). Next NW could bring action Tues and Thurs. For the East side – could see lil wrap around the N – but again, we’ll see. Few NNE pulses could show up tomorrow, right tide, right spot. Otherwise, look for the NE to build end next week with the high pressure system north. Rain coming through early next week, possibly another dusting on the mountains. Maybe clear up some of the haze /vog. xo sry 4 delay, wordpress wasn’t letting me press this morning

Feb 22 – Fri

Spectrum much more broad last nite – NW should show up to hair high in Kona today. Wish I was there. Looks like a nice 3-day weekend actually, with the SW to come. Puna… Hilo… pretty weak – for now the east-side only gots the farther N you go. Hope this and the next NW bends like Beckham around NE cause we’re gettin’ slovenly ova here! Could be stand-up paddle stuff right tide in bay Sunday – but I’m not a gambler. eye on winds – best early morn, late’noon.

Feb 21 – Thurs

It’s looking doubtful that NW is going to show much here, but if it does it’d be late afternoon – tomorrow morning. For now, longboard the same stuff you did yesterday. West – still playful nose-high leftovers in town. East – baby barrel Hamakua shore breaks and manini trade stuff. Out of season (again) SW on its way for the weekend – should be good fun. Otherwise the next NW Monday. And little NE push for Sunday – low prob but j.i.c. – though trades (and hopefully some trade swell!) will start build again next week. For now, SE winds still prominent keeping the waters pretty, and the air voggy.

Feb 20 – Wed

Morning after the real supa-Tuesday. Wave in decline but still action Kona and south therof, and N. Kohala/Hamakua. Mostly butt to chin high. Waters are beautiful though. At least take a swim! Look for boost lata morrow thru Sat again West side. But East side don’t despair, might be some NE action this weekend.

Feb 19 – Tues

Oooo, bizzy day. Might see some increases West side (more South end) with this short-lasting NW. But should be more blocked than last. Perhaps again see shift N and increases N. Kohala/Hamakua. Otherwise, smallness abounds. ESE winds – drink your vog tea. Go rock da vote tonite!

Feb 18 – Mon

Sleeping in … uh, u probably need a fun/long board t-day. xo

Feb 17 – Sun

Fishable/longboard leftovers W-side – prob best early part of day as it’s still decreasing. Won’t see much increase til Tuesday… N. Kohala and esp. Hamakua prob most size – still head high best breaking spots. Could be a nice morn Waipio. Some Keaukaha as well – all decreasing today. And perhaps a little wrap into Puna. xo

Feb 16 – Sat

Afternoon Update: Spectrum showing pulses into the lower NW. Also more NNE – may see some influence late afternoon / ‘morrow morn. Punch decreasing, w/ remaining push outta 315-340 degrees, so West side should sputter-out later today – catch the remaining bits while you can (tho playful stuff at easy breaking spots for President’s Day weekend/Pine Tree Camping).

High surf canceled. N. Kohala/ Hamakua/ Keaukaha still impacted tho, as refracted action shifts more NNE (head high + dependent on breakzone and tide), should continue thru tomorrow. East side catch spots that like that N influence – most east/SE breaks longboard kine action. Trades not kicking in til early next week maybe. Next NW Mon/Tuesday, and again one end of week…oh, and little kicker SW for next weekend. Stay tuned. xo

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***High Surf Advisory Kona/N. Kohala Shores***

***Small Craft Advisory***

Feb 15 – Fri

High surf still on for Kona, catch it at spots picking up NW best, esp. town and south, for head+ (especially as tides drop for afternoon). Advisory also on for N. Kohala / Hamakua as the swell direction shifts outta the North. Should be solid 3-4 and be careful at Waipio kine stuff. Also watch increase for Keaukaha — K-Balls! This should continue into tomorrow. Otherwise, mostly snooze. xo Update: Reports Lyman’s hitting overhead ++. While East-facing catching some N wrap, long board recommended.

Feb 14 – Thurs

NW spread looks dynamic enough to hit Kona sometime today – get the boards waxed and good to go. Tho advisory, should be 2-3 – size increase afternoon. West: South Kohala may get some but likely bigger more south and should be nice conditions wind-wise. High tide morning slooping low around 2:30pm which will effect it much. Tomorrow and into Saturday the push will do it’s north shifting thing, not likely much past 350° – still, should loop in some N-liking E-side spots – so those who can’t make the W-side cruise stay on alert. Otherwise trades declining even more, so if you thought the waves were small on the windward side the past few dayz… xo

Feb 13th – Wed

Okay, if you’re not celebrating Valentine’s Day with someone special, show your love by treating yourself to a trip to…any other island and surf some monsters late today / tomorrow. Should range up to 30 but it’s still questionable if it’ll be enough for the Eddie (needs to be 20 feet Hawaiian style — only 16 dayz remaining to call it!). As for those of us stuck here (not that it’s a bad place to be stuck!)… it’s all ranging in the tiny to manini zones. Today you should work, do yoga, repair your dings, and if you need some water time grab your fish or longboard. West side try spots that break easy: Banyans, Old-As, Pines – look for some increase for tomorrow (again small SW and the incoming NW). East side barely trades and N wrap – likely stay small through weekend. While spots that like N angle could increase with N attribute follow-through after the next few swells.

Feb 12th – Tues

E sandbars small but looked just like So. Cal yesterday -Venice or El Porto or Huntington a few dayz after some sand-shifting rain- peaky fast barrels; pick the right one get a nice long ride. And even tho the trades were up, it was blowing off-shore ’til the afternoon. Likely more of the same today. Bellybutton to earlobe high. Water conditions registering in the “cleaner but still don’t swallow” category. S/E, also decreasing, but still holding some beautiful longboard stuff. Kona may be the place tho, depending how well it catches the lower edge of the incoming NW swells (so far small – showing wide enough spectrum to get something to A-Bay and south – Thursday is the large push). But most spots it’ll be the SW that ends up the emphasis of the today’s increase (and should last through tomorrow). Anyway, there are certainly no warnings for our island, but should be fluctuating head-high fun. Larger size closer to town; much of Kohala staying flat. While N. Kohala/Hamakua still has some head high – Waipio pre-wind could be nicey nice. Keep tides in mind, as they’ll certainly factor in to how this shows up at your favorite spot.

Feb 11th – Mon

New NW on its way, it’s still mostly in the blocked zone, but Kona and south thereof should see some increases, moreso by late today – already hitting Waimea at 18 seconds (the one behind it is even bigger). But if you’re rich and can – time for an outer island trip. WSW also coming in later today. S/E still holding its own in its quiet way, hovering head high. And E side especially right tide, shorebreak sandbar action, still shoulder (with some ++ sets). Some of the N slowly wrapping around NE angle breaking select spots like K-balls. East side may be able to dry off some more this week! (extreme tides: high 5am, low 12:10, then back up.)

Feb 10th – Sun

Waves around the island. West side fun, especially closer to town and south (S. Kohala barely-small & bumpy). South some refracted. S/E had head high+ yesterday – should be similar today, and mostly nice conditions (HASA @ Pohoiki). E/town shorebreak / new rivermouth sandbars still making brown barrels, while N angled beaches also on rise. Nothing huge, some nice sets coming thru tho ranging around shoulder/head high some + zones (check tides for best times). Kohala/Hamakua should also be kickin up – tradewinds building into Monday, but today at least morning session nice up there. Tho last NW swell decreasing, there are a few more scheduled back-to-back, next one good size, so even if main thrust blocked, hopefully big enough spectrum and push to give us more board-breakin’ good times. Summit Roads Open

Feb 9th – Sat

West side decreasing (the NNW hitting outer isles today blocked). More south more size – some in town shoulder high – watch extreme tides. East again likely most action -building- tho push shifting with more northerly attributes so best spots that pic that up. Shore breaks still fun. Rains still hanging along east coastal areas/mountains -keeping flash flood watch on for Big Island- river-mouth spots maintaining brown. Pohoiki Paka blessing today (could be nice morning session). Marley fest Kona. Davey Boy’s funeral. Barack Obama organizational meeting with Neil Abercrombie. Check “Da Haps” page for more details. Snowboarders – serious snow coverage, but summit road (which was open yesterday) is closed today and likely remain so through the weekend. Click here for updates.

Feb 8th – Friday

Yesterday actually nice weather East island, almost too hot even, til the late afternoon reminded us we’re not out of the woods yet (& more typical trade weather scheduled for next week). UH Meteorologist reportz conditions improving, they’re just watching heavy stuff over coastal areas like Puna. Chance for thunderstorms and flash flood & winter watch still on (winter one just cancelled). Anyway, river waters mixed w/ cesspool overflow = water quality remaining brown ‘n gross. Yet still being surfed. All kine barrels – esp. shore breakers. No septic shock reported yet. Or flesh eating bacteria. E side angle push shifting more outta N from Kohala to Keaukaha. Not as much size -maybe hovering to shoulder/head high. Puna still some trade/wrappage – also tad smaller then it’s been. Kona will start showing increase, to head high best spots, larger closer to town. Probably keep an eye on tides for most advantage. (Should possibly be a larger one for Tuesday). Don’t forget, Pohoiki Paka blessing (bands, food, etc) this Saturday – & surf contest Sunday. aloha friday!

RIP: David Hsiung Young, 25, of Keaau, died Jan. 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Nov. 12, 1982, in Hilo. Friends may call at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 3 p.m. funeral service. Cremation follows at the mortuary. The family requests casual attire. He is survived by parents, Bruce and Cathy Young, of Paradise Park; sisters, Summer (Sythaniel Frazier) Sartain & Keala Young, both of Paradise Park, Cheyenne (Kaimi Midel) Young, of Puna; grandparents, David & Henrietta Young, of Honolulu; three nephews, two nieces, hanai nephews & hanai nieces, aunts, uncles & cousins.

Feb 7th – Thursday

E: Still some shore break action, but shifting more direct E today, so best options/size might actually be the S/E direction – with surely more clean waters (read yesterday’s post for more info). N. Kohala to Hamaku all spots that like trades showing the decreasing max head high swell. W: Friday should increase S. Kohala to Kona – stay tuned. Summit road likely not open til friday dependent on rain, sleet, snow and sun. Anyone have a girl-sized snowboard/boot set?

p.s. we are getting a donation of a dig camera coming (thanks rYan!!!). so -all generous and/or rich readers who would like to help sponsor some broke-ass surfer grrrls- now we just need a dig video w/ supa zoom for surfer girl flicks and….a new 6′0″ if anyone wants to help me replace the one i broke yesterday …you know, so i can surf which keeps me be more inspired to write… luv you long time..!

Feb 6th -Wednesday

UPDATE: E-side: Many home cesspools are flooded, and all da kine crap on the lawns. And yes, that means if you are surfing…you’re surfing in it! On top of that, lotsa dead pigs and critters cruising the river waters to oceans – yup, you can smell it! Despite all that…still sick barrels -sets head+- and good fun to be had – little bit smaller but some dumpers. Keaukaha (specifically 4 Miles) actually has some head high as well. Puna waters must be more clean and maintaining some size there, at least for today…. xo

p.s. summit road likely not open til friday maybe

Today might be the last of the nice-sized East side waves, not that they’ll be gone tomorrow, but there will be slow decline through the week. As of now the High Surf Advisory is in effect ’til 6am this morning.

Yesterday waves were absolutely sic ‘n’ hollow yet again, sand bars abound, juicy good fun river mouths. Hilo to N. Kohala all spots that love trade swell. Hopefully more of the same today. If you have a less valuable back-up board, use that instead, as broken boards still abound (and not many longboarders even trying).

With the brief pause in the downpours, waters had cleaned up a bit yesterday (before the late afternoon started up again). Though the Brown Water Advisory announced Monday was not updated – it did state it would be in affect for the next few days. As well, it wasn’t really clear how the sewage spill might still be effecting Hilo waters – but Keaukaha wasn’t breaking anyway. Anyway, if you have cuts, clean them up well after!!!

Winds tapered much and size still going strong for S/E. As well, should be some wrap/S going for Ka’u area. Kona look for later in week.

Feb 5th – Tues

(our internet access still sucks for a bit, so please be patient…) Sandbars still gnarly East side. All Hilo maintaining brown water alert -Keaukaha to be avoided- but rivers are looking somewhat clearer with tapering rains. Winds should be calming down as well, poss. good sign for the cleaner waters S/E. Ka’u still entertaining, w/ mostly sideswipe winds. Kona small, maybe push end of week. Kohala flats. And N Kohala/Hamakua spots that like trade swell should be nice, depending on what the weather has in store – but certainly a few good session abound. Mostly need to be “on-call”, as conditions and wave quality shifty. xo

Feb 4 – Monday

Laupahoehoe to Leleiwi are overflowing sewage, cesspools, all da kine yum! Puhi Bay treatment plant purging untreated wastewater. Gross Water Alert likely to continue all week. Many roads still closed. Schools closed. West side not offering much option as it’s still small – but still the best bet to escape this never-ending downpours the rest of the island is experiencing (tho it has hit Kohala and rest of West – still not as bad). Ka’u might have small kind – if you’re down there already of course. S/E Puna as well could have best potential this week if conditions/winds work (tho small craft advisory/wind call on S/E Big Isle thru Tuesday). Size still going E, guys still out regardless of warnings. Waves barreling absolutely hollow and sic…but is it worth getting sick is the question? Personally….I think not. But if you do, wash well, utilize the noni, vitamin c, and whatever else might help. DO NOT SWALLOW! p.s. snow and sleet still occurring, with temps near-freezing. Summit roads still closed at least thru today – tho likely longer. Snowboarders on alert for when roads reopen.

Feb 3 – Sun

UPDATE E side/river mouths: Still sludge brown but the sand bar in overdrive creating ass-kickin, board breaking, sic hollow barrels. Conditions glassy. Bring your shitty xtra board. Grab rail. And make the take-off cause it’s going from deep water to less than a foot on the inside. Kona might be best option with NW trying to add a couple feet later today. Try town, Kohala should be windy. East side may need more than a few hours (dayz?) of no rain to ease out of brown water sludge – hopefully Sat was the worst of it, but solid precipitation should continue this week. S/E should have size and WINDS. Ka’u likely same w/ rain & sideswiping breeze.

Feb 2 – Sat

e-side update: fuggetaboutit. west side: kona = waist-chest high, ok-to-so-so conditions, afternoon getting bumpy. kohala windy. ka’u had some yesterday but winds on and rain.

Feb 1 – Fri

AM Update: Rain potent. Some surf, but rivers pumping ugly brown & so far low prob for clearing. Better bet for good times might be morning Puna. East high surf advisory called for today but should show itself moreso this weekend. East side – Rain making new waterfalls into running rivers and kept many away tho waves were nice ‘n glassy -head high sets. Should be similar (okay, hope for a little less torrentials). W – not much. NE – shorebreaks. S/E should also show trade stuff. xo

p.s. in case I can’t get to surf report for Saturday, dependent upon rivers, rain but all E side island should have building size.

January 31 – Thurs

Sry these have been late, but I may have better internet access in a month. Water much more clean this morning, as rains tapered off last night. ENE still picking up swell, though smaller, should have some fun up to head-high sets all East side of the island, especially shore breaks and such. Interesting tide – maybe catch it a little low – and before the winds pick up. Last night evening did glass-off, but that was only after the waves went bonkers all day long. W should have some NW trickling through – catch spots that break easily…and bring a longboard. xo fyi: High building N of state = E should get a nice high surf advisory boost for the weekend!

Jan 30 – Wed

Wow, da rain! Might want to wait a little bit if you’re worried about brown water. If not, some E-side breaks didn’t look too bad. Or try Puna catching that trade – which should continue all week. Though N/E declined even more from yesterday morning, and surely rivers having their way with it, but should still be some outside sets – head+. Today’s clear skies (so far), maybe color more appealing at a later session. Yesterday had nice conditions ALL day! til late afternoon brown started infiltrating. Have to check W side later. xo

High Surf Advisory East Facing Shores

Jan 29 – Tues

Same as yesterday (so read that one), little bit smaller, still overhead+, best early morning. N/E/SE. Rivers running but size should keep it breaking outside. Bayfront brown and breaking some – not quite worth the diseases but surely we’ll see the devoted ones participating. WordPress getting fooey with my picts sry – hilo high tide 6:25am > low at 2pm. Watch the winds, icy cold (for hawaii, that is), bring the spring suit. Oh, and West side, should have small kine, SW / more NW – should show best low tide – and increase select spots (Mahaiula) 2-3 wed/thurs. xo (p.s. action-packed trade swell at least thru most of the week – maybe boost for weekend – we’ll check later)

January 28 – Mon

afternoon e-side update: winds on -no glass-off rain- friggin’ cold. but more protected zones still surfable. fun, still a few bomber sets but definitely comin down some. should be nice again pre-wind am. hope it doesn’t rain tooo much tonite. (p.s. if I can’t get email morning, this should suffice). N/E: Hilo surf still up, much better conditions this AM – calm winds. Maxing double overhead. Little bit wavery morning style but hollow. Bayfront brown water. Other spots water quality better, as waves breaking outside the ugly zone. Puna also had winds past few days – size smaller then town, people mainly surfing in the protect bay zone yesterday. But worth a check today. N. Kohala/Hamakua, best spots Lighthouse, secret jet-ski zones with cliff protection. Bayfront highway still closed – surges not as big as yesterday, but more cautionary. P.S. Even tho reports say trades were supposed to have decreased, NWS says they actually increased overnight. Trade showers will also continue. Should provide some glass-off throughout day too, if/when winds pick up. Again, so far am glass and kinda sic. If it’s too big for you, it should decrease a few feet through today. xo

<<am jet skiing scenics>>

JANUARY 27th – Sun

10am update. Hilo: Winds on early am again, no surprise there. Surge too much for most spots except Bayfront. But morning chunky, chilly, messy and so on. Few nice bumpy rides in the mix – double overhead+. Bayfront highway closed, and this just after they finally finished cleaning up the rocks from the last swell. Winds starting to mellow a little; over the next few hours who knows, might clean up like yesterday and offer up some sweet stuff…but you’ll have to check for yourself. Sorry wasn’t able to update in time yesterday, but after 11am winds turned offshore and Hilo was going off. Sure, rivers running, but size increased enough – overhead ++ – that the sets were breaking outside. Low coming up hollow barreling barreling barreling barreling, life was but a dream. Not perfect but certainly sweet. So, call today, all East side. May get windy, may glass off and get sick. Bring the bigger gun. Oahu’s calling for some 18-25 feet – tho it should be smaller here. Might want to catch the higher tide early morning b4 it gets out of control. Yesterday some guys even out in absolute poo-water bayfront, catching the East with that N punch – which should still show some surge today, so that could be an option if it’s too big elsewhere (vitamin c + sea flee remedy available at Hilo Surf Co. + alcohol those ears afterwards, etc). Otherwise, conditions allowing, Puna could be somewhat more managable. West side, not much, small kind thru the channels, longboard. If you haven’t replaced your leash yet this winter, now is the time. xo

<<am chunky honolii>>

FYI NWS sez:

A SOMEWHAT RARE NORTHEAST SWELL IS SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE SUNDAY…PEAK IN THE AFTERNOON AND SUNDAY NIGHT…THEN LOWER MONDAY. THE WAVE WATCH 3 MODEL INDICATES THAT THE NEW SWELL WILL REACH 16 FEET WITH A 13 SECOND PERIOD. CALCULATING SURF HEIGHTS BASED ON THESE NUMBERS WILL PUT SURF UP TO 25 FEET…HENCE THE HIGH SURF WARNINGS FOR NORTH AND EAST FACING SHORES THAT WAS ISSUED SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FORECAST SWELL HEIGHT AND PERIOD HOWEVER IN THAT THE MODEL IS ADDING THE NEW LONG DISTANT SWELL TO THE SHORT DISTANT SWELL ALREADY BEING GENERATED BY THE STRONG TRADE WINDS. UPON SEPARATING OUT THE LONG DISTANT SWELL FROM THE WIND WAVES… CALCULATED SURF HEIGHTS DROP INTO THE 10 TO 15 FOOT RANGE. THE HIGH SURF WARNING FOR THE NORTH SHORES IS THEREFORE DOWNGRADED TO AN ADVISORY. THE WARNING FOR EAST FACING SHORES WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT…ONLY FOR LOWER SURF HEIGHTS.

January 26th – Sat

UPDATE: I’d love to eat my words, about it not cleaning up. Hmmm, winds did calm down, water’s still uck, but could the afternoon tide coming in supply some fun? Size is only increasing so… optimism is the call. You know, you want the trades to pick up when you live East side. And when they do the reports often call for choppy conditions but with a little rain and cloud blanketing and cliff protection and the winds keeping more off the coast…well, often we end up with surprisingly fun conditions. Well, not today. And I doubt it’s going to get any better. Brown water, chop, ugly, windy, cold. You’re better off surfing 1 footers in Kona. Well, it’s only going to get bigger, so let’s hope the ocean calms down enough to allow us playtime.

January 25th – Friday

Mostly same/touch smaller today. Maybe some trickles NW. East side isle most action. N. Kohala to Puna – all that like trades. Should be waist/shoulder+ again most spots (fun fun board stuff), but you need to catch it at the right tide, avoid wind chop and all that. Weekend trades supposed to jack up wind swell to head+. And a NW maybe Tuesday but I’m too lazy to check angles right now. ok?

January 24 – Thursday

East side trade swell might go down some for today (yesterday not big but fun head high – with waves scattered about so opportunity for all). Look for shoulder+ and catch right tides to capitalize on it. Wednesday morning sesh maintained glass til 11am -w/ glass-off periods thru day- hope it’s similar today (but with less cloud coverage..?). Should be wrapping nicely into Puna so catch it all there, avoid river/cold, possibly find better wind conditions (never can be sure). South has refracted wind swell + tiny push. West side trickling NW for N. Kona/S. Kohala, desperate can check A-bay to Mahaiula, morning closer to the lowering high or low rising. Look for small potential increase again into the weekend. In the end might only find Pines with small offerings. N. Kohala/Hamakua spots that like NE/E (Keo’s-Waipio) should hold size thru Sunday – best early. All E-side should increase -shifting back more ENE and return to headhigh+- into weekend. A very small boost from NNE lighthouse/bayfront direction later friday or early sat probably won’t add much but maybe baby booster mixed into trade stuff. xo

Jan 23 – Wed

Low end of the upcoming NW activity should hit into S. Kohala/ N Kona zone today – get it early to avoid winds. Otherwise, solid wave action N of state, N. Kohala/ Hamakua, also potentially windy, could find glass-off periods or nice morning session. This will be trickles from the NW shwoopin around, but most emphasis is from the trades. East side had a mush morning yesterday, but definitely cleaned up. And even when it got jumbly again afternoon was fun, head high+. Sure, rivers running, but not sooo bad (let’s hope last night’s rain wasn’t too much) – kinda cutting apart some of the waves, sectiony layers and such. Angles somewhat weird, with N and E aspects sometimes criss-crossing. Today should be better – look for a hopefully clean morning, glass-off moments, and potentially nice evening sesh. This NE trade swell should continue, then possibly build while moving more East into the weekend. Meaning fun for E-side/Hilo all week, and that it might pick up for Puna – spots that like: Elevators, Shacks, Bowls. As long as nice conditions prevail. Rain/cloud blankey should be on hand to help. catch some of dis chit – have fun!

JAN 22 – TUES

Not much action. South Kohala/N Kona did catch some increase yesterday, so that could continue this morning right tides. East side increase but added stormy, river conditions. Fast moving waves, kinda crumbly, but head high. Not unridable, but looks cold and uncomfortable and not quite worth it. There could be clean-up sessions thru day so you’ll need to check it out. N Kohala/Hamakua getting most umph, but likely windy. Puna might be the call- if it’s busting some tropical jungle majic…and if the little south and trade swell and the weather all work together. bon chance.

Jan 21 – Monday

MLK day. Guess we could spend a moment recognizing why this man was so amazing. As for surf, mild WNW trickle thru and tho most blocked tail end 300-305 should hit south kohala and south – prob won’t see much til afternoon, peak evening, and hold thru Tues morn. High surf advisory posted W/N most islands…not ours. Have hope it does some damage Kona. N aspect of swell should swoop more NE into the high pressure/trade mix which is bringing life back to the E/NE shores. This will build today thru at least Wednesday to head high. Should also be moderate South, reinforcing West side, making small waves South Point area, and wrapping in with trades for Puna. All locations: watch those winds, early morn likely best option for glass. Or rain glass-off for windward. And note again the extreme tides.

Jan 20 – Sunday

West side yesterday morning still in the fun zone – a-bay and south. A more mushy lingering swell going afternoon to evening session … generating last bits of offerings to the needy (actually a-bay turned into a kite/windsurfing kinda thing). Mahaiula wasn’t good enough to hold the Hulakai contest but…no one there seemed to care. And tho evening low tide turned nice actually hollow off-shore everyone kinda gave up by then. Today NW will still show some ripples of this stuff, but better yet is some of that leftover S/SW -and a new one arriving this afternoon (smaller than the last)- at the spots that like to break easy, closer to town – at least sweet 4 longboard, fish. Hope it manifests into the “low tide rising” time frame for optimizing potential – as well as an off-shore evening sesh (before the extreme edging into full moon low tide gets a few feet minus). North not much, and watch the chop, but Waipio shore break morning could be ok. East side riding on the trade swell, which is slowly on the increase, best at right tides, avoiding wind, and so on. Look for Monday to start to pic’it-up – for some head-high thru Wed. Same thing West side, with the next NW coming in – actually some overlaying tracks: small push late today, then another (WNW) Mon/Tuesday, another Tues/Wed. Should prove fun – tho NE moving thru the channels potentially jumbling some of the Kohala breaks. Oh, and before I forget, Puna might be scooping up some of this chit wrapping. And conditions, could be nice. If anyone knows how to really, really read the weather/water conditions down there – cause it always seems like a crapshoot. At least if you’re in the area, check the morning next few days – let me know. Right on.

Jan 19 – Sat

South Kohala to Kona might be best bet for surf today (NW and small S). N/NE/E still has some, mostly shorebreak spots, but bring the fish/longboard and look for baby barrels. Super-glass might not hold up as long as it did the past couple days East side – unless the coming rain acts as buffer or clouds blanket properly – as trades start pick up. S should catch, but Puna might be teeny (could change in a couple dayz). xo

Jan 18th – Fri

PM UPDATE: East side pretty small, but fun right tides especially with a fish/longboard or the right frame of mind. At least it’s not crowded. Glassy all day, trades will start pick up tomorrow. S. Kohala catching some of the low-end NW push -and likely small kine thru channels. Kawaihae started breaking some, slow, small but lines going, occasional mini-sets (esp with this low tide making it more “reefy”). Other spots that can handle it super low might want to check out. This and that S hitting town (spots that like) should hold thru tomorrow so should at least be something to play with…psst, that was thunder in hilo this morning. In case I can’t get to this early am, so far report looks like we won’t really know for certain how that NW is coming thru. Kona should increase – larger closer to town. Lingering NE leftover still moving some thru channel but not going to add much. still, should provide surf along west side select breaks til saturday – then another push coming Sunday for surf likely Monday (again the low edge of 300-305 degrees) – we’ll have to see if it’s enough size for a-bay/69>maks. kona should also see some S coming thru 180-200 today and early tomorrow (with another scheduled for Sunday) – show up best old a’s, pines and such, and south point zone also about shoulder high. no more bayfront – though N/NE spots more north of isle might hold some size. N coming out of the East more, but you’ll need to catch best tide opportunities and bring the right gear. Shore break action at least should be fun and conditions barrel-y. winds held nice thurs for most of the day it was sun and sweetness – we’ll hope for more of that. waters still kinda brown not so much from rivers (those are just icy cold) but moreso from all the muck stirred up with big waves crashin into the coastline. still decent enough to clear out your sinuses. rain slowly edgin into the forecast – won’t add much to trade swell til monday or tuesday. sure this reads more like a text message. i’m lackin in the sleep dept so…seeya.

HAWAII ISLAND HIGH SURF ADVISORY NORTH FACING SHORES

January 17th – Thurs

All N/NE facing shores still catching swell – best breaks to overhead+, though this should decrease thru day. North part of island hitting largest size, morning should be nice, lighthouse could be beautiful. Waipio if it’s not too big, or the point there. B-front still going but much smaller – longer wait. Keaukaha, size down and winds not onshore yet – could be fun. Hakalau worth the check. Honoli’i might start holding up little better as the swell shifts more East. Puna should catch some small kine wrap/trade. Kona/S. Kohala select breaks may receive low edge of building W swell – more moderate but keep an eye just in case – check a-bay during your lunch break and such, or better yet the evening session as Oahu has this scheduled to hit “near high” by the afternoon – and hold thru Sat. – hope the NE moving thru the channels doesn’t negate it too much. look for calmer winds today, high pressure gradually start building, more trades/rain heading into weekend. some E-side trade swell likely early next week. xo

HAWAII ISLAND HIGH SURF ADVISORY NORTH & EAST FACING SHORES

January 16th – Wed

4pm – bfront nice again past few hours and still jammin. sets still cruisin’ – wall still slammin’. 10am update: bayfront getting little more crumbly, sloppy seconds, most morning was actually off-shore! early had wavery quick collapsing shape, kinda similar to how it hit kona town, 8-10am nice, some holding up with juicy sections… for bayfront that is. sets 3-5 hawai’ian style. lotsa surge/moving water, slamming outside and over the breakwall, jammin’ into the paddler homebase. Honoli’i & more E facing spots going, but not quite so clean. am clean with some size but couldn’t make much of it – angle being off, but expect that to get better over next few days. Keaukaha too much wind. Would supply picts if we had the equipment (my cel phone shots just don’t quite cut it, eh? there’s a surfer on that wave, no really!)

so make our day – become a sponsor and help us get some fancy (or not-so-fancy) gear, we’ll supply you with the girl surf footage you sooo desire..and a few accolades to boot. xo Bayfront still breaking, some size, good sign as tide is still high this am, so should get better (tho swell will head into slow decline as day progresses). Water texture not so clean, but manageable – sun might make this all a little prettier. Late today/tomorrow this will shift more east, so enjoy while it lasts. Kona downgraded to tiny, and the next NW coming likely not showing much til late tonite but more likely tomorrow’s morning session. Thou winds still going, again they’ve toned down and moved more out of E, so Kohala, for those cliff-huggin/protected spots, could find some sick stuff. Big, overhead++ – hope it’s not too stormy. Hamakua – might be too big and choppy for the shorebreaks – but sure the hardcore are surfing something nice and dangerous. Puna likely not much but the manini trade stuff, but could have nice conditions. tip o’ the day: wetsuit + vitamin C + sea flea remedy

January 15th – Tues

PM: Some sets rolling thru b-front. AM update: air cooold, waters getting bumpy. Morning report disappeared – sry. Quick redo version: West head high decreasing, bit sloppy but holding closer to town. still likely best conditions to be had today. watch increasing NE – esp. N of isle. Kohala windy – but check lighthouse am session. watch 7:20 high tide – may need drop some. hamakua – prob stormy, maybe early morn. Honoli’i – angle prob won’t turn E enough for much increase (tho we can hope for some, yes? – shoot for Wed/Thursday), but fun could be had morn sess shore break shoulder high+; longboard/fishes. lazy eye on bayfront, best check cam see if push/angle/wind/tide works at any point in day. no rain in forecast so even tho strong N winds tuning down likely heading for chop. S/SE – not so much. if u caught that annoying bug going around, stay warm, drink your mamaki. xo

LESS BREEZY CONDITIONS EXPECTED TUESDAY SINCE A WEAKER PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL REMAIN OVER THE ISLANDS AFTER TODAY DUE TO EROSION OF THE RIDGE BY THE LOW TO THE NORTHEAST AND THE ADVANCE OF A COLD FRONT FROM THE NORTHWEST. THE COLD FRONT SHOULD NOT REACH US….SMALL INCREASE IN SHOWER ACTIVITY OVER THE BIG ISLAND THIS WEEKEND. SWELL WILL SLOWLY SHIFT OUT OF THE NORTH NORTHEAST… THEREFORE HIGH SURF ADVISORIES WERE ISSUED FOR TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR NORTH FACING SHORES AND SOME EASTERN SHORES WITH A NORTH FACING ORIENTATION… INCLUDING OAHU AND THE NORTHEAST BIG ISLAND.

HARBOR SURGES ARE LIKELY IN THE KAHULUI AND HILO HARBORS WHICH ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO NORTH NORTHEAST SWELLS.

January 14th – Monday

AM Update: Most of the ocean turned to slop; quick blowing top layer. Kona town is the place – has size, not perfect shape but best conditions. So far much of the swell not so pretty. Kona town smashing with wavery munchers. Early morning at least high tide not great, maybe as it starts hitting bottom better. North again should be at least fun to watch – personally I enjoy chillin’ at Keokea, sit on the grass and watch the big waves come up and over the little “breakwall” as if they’re going to pound you; feel the vibration through the ground…ooooh. It’s like front and center for a taiko drum show while watching a tsunami movie. Other than that, you’d probably want to stay out of the waters n kohala/hamakua w/ the chop and strong (‘n cold) N breeze. Maybe as the winds turn a little more E, spots up there will look btr – so I’d check ‘morrow. Puna probably chop too, and the SE combined with incoming N stuff could make it mish-mosh. Otherwise, Hilo has ok morning conditions – kinda funky bumpy but managable (late AM update = turning into big fat mess). The swell still too NW to hit, and East side trade still only a few hawaiian feet (cleaner AM fun for fish/longboard), but that should change over the course of the next few dayz. Tomorrow might look a little nicer – at least morning session, as E side waves increase.

But we’ll have to see what the winds make of it, cause there is no serious glass-off potential rain scheduled til the weekend. And might wanna check Hilo Bay Cam late today / early morning Tuesday to see what it’s up too. peas.

January 13 – Sunday AM Small infrequent lines at Kawaihae maybe start breaking at the lower tide and as the swell rolls in – as most of the West side should have increasing size throughout day – largest at evening session. Best breaking spots getting overhead+ – but angle looks like this should all show up better closer to Kona. Waimea buoy just starting to crank so give it a few good hours to make its way. Could be windy – and this swell bumpy with chilly N winds – so at least catch a clean morning session wherever you can find it cause the stuff rolling in might not be pretty. Cross fingers for a-bay, Maks, Mahaiula, to bust some off-shore. While conditions might also be best in town – once it hits there. East side glassy morning still has small trade stuff chest to shoulder high – doubt it will wrap in much to E Hilo breaks yet, but look for that to change over the course of the next few days, at least spots that like N/NE. Bayfront might catch it in a few (maybe Tues), but size will have gone down by then. N should start increasing ++ (but onshore/chop) – N Kohala / Hamakua and later Keaukaha – again it will still have a lot of west in it until Tuesday. Puna and south getting SE head-high bump – hope N winds keep it off-shore at least for morning. have fun xo

January 12 – Saturday The day between. Another great kid surf day (size-wise + sun & beautiful) – good thing right b4 school starts again. East side holding some fishable/longboard with right tide chest to shoulder. Puna has some wrap and SE swell but hopefully it’s not “jumbly” again – same for south point zone, which should be almost head high (especially as day progresses) w/ W and SE influences. Kona some small leftovers, but next NW on its way for tomorrow. With buoy 1 out it’s hard to get exact directions – might have more N in the NW – so we’ll have to wait and see but like the last one should have enough to produce Maks and south – with potential for some Kawaihae and other S. Kohala. Probably starting in mid-morning and better as tide gets little closer to lower or on its way back up. Could peak more for evening session, and Monday morning should hold. That swell should gradually wrap and w/ trades generate some love N for Monday and by Tues/Wed hit N/E – East facing spots… Hopefully it’s not too stormy. xo

January 11 – Friday UPDATE: East – trying like the little engine that could. least the new returned shore break honolii and some into and outta low tide action fun – chest to shoulder and kinda kooky. AM even had some squatting barrels. stayed clean til late morning but now bumpy. could clean up little lata evening session???. Puna reported jumbly. Mixed swell plus unappealing winds. Ka’u might be similar, unless pullin offshore. Kohala windy but guys still given kawaihae a go. kona town still looks best – size, conditions, sum. hopefully tomorrow winds will be more agreeable everywhere else, but swell down some more. east could hold and be good right tides, right conditions, right board. Swell should hold thru today (decreasing), Kona town top choice. Kohala should get winds again – maybe morning offshore, should check A-bay to Mahaiula. Kawaihae still has some – be patient. Hamakua most north exposed. Hilo didn’t increased much – check Keaukaha, Hakalau. Early morn East waters look kinda…cold, bumpity (update: sun out am has improved)… Puna might enjoy a small SE – watch winds. And South should get a little size from both sides. Should pick up again NW in a couple dayz – and another S bump. All4now.

January 10th – Thursday Nice hunker NW swell, at least enough to bust through the blocks. Early morn tide still a bit high, swell still making it’s way (just catching our tip), with spots like Kawaihae showing lines and few out (parking lot filled with hopeful N. Kohala longboarders watching and waiting). As tide drops should get at least head high…but watch those winds. West side should eventually show more size the closer to town you go – likely Maks and south (and conditions south of harbor should hold little longer). Real NW, so probably right-hand breaks best. And probably worth the drive. Could catch over-head. N. Kohala / Hamakua – certain spots. Flipside W angle best at left breaks/shore breaks that can catch. Otherwise, general overall surge should add some size, however slight, to spots East side/Hilo – but would need more time to wrap in, maybe the building trades will help (or perhaps, if we can’t make a Kona run, we’ll be better to wait for NNW potential early next week). Keaukaha should increase through the day – see how the angle works. And might show some wrap into Puna in few too, but do the early morning if winds stay SE. Shall see. Update w/ more info lata. A few swells in line behind this one. Have fun!

January 9th – Wednesday Waimea buoy steadily showing some increase. The manini East side swell will start slowly today and shift to pull NE. This is the NW on its merry way. Though the jist blocked for Big Isle should still be enough to show Thursday. For the East side, spots that like N angle – N. Kohala to Keaukaha. Might later pull in more East, depending on trade increase helping it angle into the E spots. Should have some wrap into Puna as well, maybe more after a day or so. And what channels into the West side, should show closer to Kona town and south. Though could see spots that likey the NW angle like Maks or Mahaiula picking up some action. (forecast vision for thursday — i just luv seeing red)

January 8th – Tuesday

Likely the same conditions today as yesterday. Best bet is the returned shore break action (via the returned sand/beaches at some E breaks) – fun even tho small. Storm system will send large NW swell scheduled to hit other isles Wed nite, look for Big Isle to see effects more on Thursday. Though it looks like it will mostly end up in the blocked zone, wrap and channels should allow for some increases West side, while also swinging around for another run East side – if all goes well, tho it might need little extra time. Should hit NNE facing beaches more first, then we’ll see how it fills in. But that’s all for now, so enjoy the longboard and fish stuff next couple dayz; at least enjoy making the most of what you get. Or keep Christmas going: find a kid who wants to learn and help him have an awesome session! And again, enjoy the dry weather while it lasts! Dry up a few boards, patch some dings, take your loved one on a picnic, etc. xo

January 7th – Monday Ooops, I put Monday yesterday, hopefully that was figured out. Anyway, down again a notch from the chest to shoulder high to waist to shoulder. Longboards highly recommended. Pohoiki was nice much of the day, town got a little windy second half of day. Likely same today, tho winds supposed to go down another notch (+ hot weather = run some rocks or go for a nice long swim. Also less rain means we can dry out a little). Again, maybe closer to the low coming up for the best advantage. This again is all East side – West… still not much to talk about. And next NW should be blocked again West but might wrap around NE end of week. xo psst: sry, report may be late for a while til life reorganizes itself.

January 6th – Monday Mostly same as yesterday, little bit smaller, and surf on East half of isle will transition from the NNE to the E / SE (so today likely last day of that little run for the NE shores). Again, more push more north you go – Waipio could be a lovely picnic. Still, Ka’u, did have some white water yesterday. SE could have small kind surf as well, but today best catch it early as winds might shift more SE today too. Trades mellowing to super lite easterlies by ‘morrow. Rains have toned down quite a bit = water quality mo nice to gorgeous. Just make sure to bring your longboards/fishes – picking the right tide with the right conditions is today’s best bet. Try 9:30am low coming up perhaps…. and hey, thanx for helping us surpass 90,000 hits! Upcoming: Not much so far. Small SE swell may show in a week+. Some more WNW to N action, that likely will be blocked but could pull in for us on the East side of the island… we shall see.

January 5th – Saturday Could be small kine residuals left over from yesterday’s NNE romp, when some got their b-front kicks. Not much size but you know, it can be pretty fun even when small. If you passed it up, shit’s only gonna get smaller so best wet while you can. Again, all NNE will provide most action – N. Kohala to Keaukaha (but bigger the more N you go). Take those longboards and fishes. The E/trade aspect is barely figuring in any longer. And by tomorrow, you’ll really need to work it, as that will be most of what’s left, baby trades – tho winds are supposed to meander to the SE. May see some signs WNW Kona side – short-lived if anything. Next one bigger will have too much N in the W and will be blocked. xo

January 4th – Friday Same as yesterday, with new bump coming in NNE. Spots that can catch that kine should be happening. Kinda high low tide, 8:30, coming up from there might be best bet. Right now guys just standing in wait at B-front, still breaking too close inside and wavery morning sickness and not yet going. But something should happen at some point today. Keaukaha back-up for shortboards. Otherwise a trip N might be good – but catch early, in case winds get annoying. Even with on-off chop past few dayz had decent windows of fun. Not much rest of isle.

January 3rd – Thurs Ah, mornin’. Had to get a visual first cause the figures aren’t always useful. East side, not the best conditions, not horrible, but has that wintery feel. Convergence of the two angles -E and NE adding to the look- though the N aspects are taking precedence. Again early morning N part island might be nice, of course best spots don’t mind high tide. Winds have been getting on it by early afternoon, though Keaukaha when the tide dropped some were…not perfect but fun. Watch those razor blade rocks of course. Bayfront still in wanting mode – guys surfing on its low yesterday were making the most out of it. Personally, if I’m going to get a gnarly staph or ear infection gotsta be a lil bit bigger to be worth it, ya know! Still, one lone chikita out this morning – getting some insiders. Should be better again low tide. Actually, should have another push -slightly bigger, longer periods- from that NNE direction, which might show here tomorrow morning – so again, keep the bayfront board in the car just in case. River mouths — best are those like the N aspects. Hakalau to N. Kohala. Rest I have no idea and am just too damn lazy to find out. xo

January 2nd – Wednesday Trade swell fading -at most head high- but still some fun right tides – see how rivers are fairing, but didn’t rain as much yesterday. Little bumpy morning, but it’s been on/off with rain glass-off past few days, despite tide still might want to catch it early – esp. as low tide sucking out pulls river out into breaking zone. Spots that catch N/NE angle keeping up appearances. N. Kohala/Hamakua likely best bet for fun today. Doesn’t seem enough push to do much damage Hilo town – shall stay open to possibilities. Baby lines at b-front, should at least offer something to those who paddle out there whenever it breaks, whatever the size (are they already out there waiting?!) – be ready to jump on it if it happens (maybe lower tide as N starts pushing in more afternoon?). Might turn enough N for Keaukaha too. Puna should have some residual head-high, get it early. All4now – gonna get some visuals and maybe back atcha. Oh, and hopefully the cops are done trolling for drunkards – inadvertently ruining new years for a few innocent poor folk with no safety check. Imagine the coffers are already filled for the month. xo p.s. Welcome back Honoli’i beach.

January 1 ***PM Update: rivers running and effecting the shrinking waves. NE touching in more N of island. Hard after coming off of a week of sik swell, eh….*** Waves still fun east, decreased some but spots, especially catching NE will get bolstered from north coming thru. Some suggest Bayfront, tho the N increase might start to show more by low tide but more likely next day or two if it’s got enough umph. But otherwise increase should continue thru next few days to include most N Kohala – Hamakua. Keaukaha as well at least by morrow. Puna if winds are OK should still have size – same thing Ka’u… Start 2008 right get in the salt water (or river water – sure did rain few bucket-loads late afternoon yesterday), purify, have fun. Flash floods – don’t know if they’re still on but keep it in mind…waters might show its effects for a day or so.

December 31st – Monday Couple residual bomber sets esp. early half of day Sunday, East side. Clean conditions til afternoon, when chop came up some during the lowest tide – some of it wind, some just suckin’ out river bumps. Waves should drop another few feet today, residing more in the head-high (+ sets) zone. Yes, that means the longboards will be back out…but it was a nice break while it lasted. Best surf will be earlier part of the day for the whole East half of the island. But north might actually get better by the 1st of the year when the angle gets more N in it. Yes, that means waves for us New Years, which might increase as the day progresses. 1-2’s still Kona and South likely still chop, but winds toning down some so we’ll see, esp. how it’s hitting Puna, which might be nice early morn. xoxo happy new years, be safe.

December 30th – Sunday HIGH SURF ADVISORY EAST Sorry if report is delayed little next few. Morning glass east side, conditions nice, winds might keep off shore or off/side, size decreasing as we speak as today is last day of 3-5ft board-breaking kine conditions. Early morning high tide…kinda high. Catch more the dredgy as morning progresses, hope it stays glass (as it has all but one day this whole week of big surf). Puna might be stormy again with onshore; best bet morning/evening. Ka’u also still has size but messy. Spots N Kohala could kick it off-shore, but likely best those that catch E angle well. Kona still small but should have longboard/fishables for the desperate – NW that’s coming likely blocked again and best wrapping around NE for E side – we’ll see how that progresses in a couple of days. Hope those who got pounded on the concussion sets yesterday recovered ok – make sure u get back on the horse quick-like. And if you partied last nite – rehydrate b4 u paddle out!

December 29th – Saturday HIGH SURF ADVISORY EAST ***PM Update: Another sick ‘n’ glassy all day scenario most E side – esp. Hilo. All points alert – meaning all of them going off. Tow-in too. Lotsa nasal drainage. Double overhead+, peaky, barrels, off-shore, gorgeous, and so on…*** Lotsa murky, choppy, catch it early stuff. Read yesterday’s size etc. all same. Cleanest conditions likely Kona for the manini stuff. Could find good stuff East side – depending on many variables in the wind/rain/g-d category – we’ll have to see how it plays out. Gotsta go – I’m late!

December 28th – Friday HIGH SURF ADVISORY EAST ***Update: Clean, glassy morning E side had a make-over 11am when winds hit – mostly blown out but still surfable. Possible glass-off -unlikely with these strong gusts- would be totally dependent on rain. As it is, river water strong (though sets breaking outside). Some spots like Scenics crumbly and actually off-shore late morning but whole ocean brown, stormy-style.*** Trade wind up some more – chop effects hitting other islands more on their E side than here at least as of yet. For us, most breezes gonna start to blast Kohala and Ka’u (which should get up to 30mph). Hilo’s East side might stay blanketed and glassy/off-shore (at least AM) as it has much of the past four dayz – or so we hope. Size should be same East side; flickering between the overhead to double. Morning earliest high tide best avoided…but low is something to contend with if you get caught inside in the suck-up zone so wake up before paddling out (or it’ll wake you up quick-like) – especially as size slowly increases just a touch more thru tomorrow. Maybe a gunny board one notch bigger serving as back-up in the car just in case. Ka’u likely stormy – potentially so for Puna as well. Hamakua esp. more north zones might blow – catch early and hope rain glass. Shorebreaks are all closed-out; it’ll be those hidden point or outer reef breaks. Kohala also wind dependent, and swell angle more East – catch a ride on a ski, scope the scene, if you can get out at Keokea’s. S. Kohala to Kona might start showing -later today/tomorrow- little WNW and stuff maneuvering thru channels – but should stay 1-2 range. It’s been raining on the mountain ALL NITE – lotsa weather thru this morning – so best wishes for minimal river rampages. And if you have boo-boos that can’t handle the brown staph lovin’ waters, try surf the white powder as there’s some cherry snowboarding conditions up Mauna Kea (checkmake sure roads are open!) ***Update: road closed due to ice on the pavement. Call 935-6268 for status or click here)*** Rains for New Years expected – and some brrr cold nites! pssst – c u @ revo 2nite! (Oh and if you’re an Obama supporter… got $25? Matching funds going on right now. Click here – then click the donate button.)

December 27th – Thursday HIGH SURF ADVISORY EAST ***PM Update: Hilo rains calmed down much, super glass/off-shore, sic and sweet. Puna -at least morning- reported stormy. Waves coming into Bayfront on the low coming up, not much size, but indicator same stuff could be showing up better north spots which catch that NE angle. Lots more broken leashes, broken boards. Get ready, should be lil mo ‘morrow.*** Much same size-wise as yesterday, but here goes… Swell angle may show tinge more N especially for the upper half East side of the island. Yesterday only the rights skimming most the N Kohala breaks but could show up little better today and tomorrow. Imagine some jet skis made it out to those secret gems. Hamakua only outer points, for those who dared – otherwise shorebreaks/Hakalau, closing out. Hilo most breaks going nicely – supplying overhead to almost double on the big whomper sets (extreme high tide smaller), and glass all day long. Though forecast predicts more chop next few dayz, you just never can be sure how that’s going to hit in the breaking zones. Actually seemed more brown – despite toned down torrentials. And tho riverz icy pretty warm conditions overall (hey, long sessions without a wet suit in the dead of winter and you have to love it, end of story). Quality was a little less than Christmas Day, but despite that still much fun. Low tide closing out and there was a fancy display of broken boards collecting by the shower (yes, many ignored yesterday’s get a new leash commentary — pooor tings!). Poho’ik’s too much water and too much surf during the high tide morning brought the Puna kids up North. Mostly unruly Shacks side, and weird angle for 2nd Bay, leaving Elevators/First looking overall best. South showing wrap size (conditions unknown, but those h.c. Ka’u locals will surf/bodyboard anything), while Kona mingling some bitty refracted trade. Upcoming WNW that’s supposed to show itself late Friday could add in town, but as it’s building into Saturday it will shift more North and into the blocked zone – still yet, the desperate can hope. And if it manages into S. Kohala, while you’re at it, hope too that the winds there start calming the F down so A-Bay can offer up some winter kisses. Regardless, N/E will dominate thru the weekend. Is that all I have to say? Hmm, be safe, drink your Coconut Girl Lemonade, and make sure you pre-warm-up & post-stretch-out. I’ve gotta heating pack working wonders right now! Mmmmm.

December 26th – Wednesday HIGH SURF ADVISORY EAST Before we start, did you make a list, check it twice, of all your old gear you need to replace? If you didn’t get a new leash for the holidays, maybe it’s time. Many broken leashes and skedaddling boards yesterday alone! We try to get away with it as long as we can but realistically gotta refresh once a year. And since we haven’t had much in big wave department they are being tested…and who wants to get dings and a shortened session that way? And the leash cord…yeah, might as well check that too. Anyway… East side waves expected only to increase overhead++ moving into double – and if conditions are anything like yesterday = nice stuff. This should cover all East half of island. Hamakua/N Kohala might get more afternoon winds but spots that stay protected could be ok all day. S. Kohala might show small energy but big winds. Kona again small increase to the very small; 1-2 breaking like Pines perhaps Old A’s and such. South not sure conditions but getting that trade wrappage. Puna also catching trade size, so far dash smaller than N but catching up and still overhead+ – didn’t hear how the conditions were fairing yesterday but as well didn’t see da Puna kidz in Hilo assuming t’was keeping them busy. E no need worry too much about tides as size big enough to compensate for all – just watch face plants on reefs on the big moon low suck up. Hope the luxurious 600count cloud blanket protects us from the winds again, and lets in any necessary rain for glass and adequate sunshine for warmth ‘n’ fractal rainbows. And pop that Vitamin C if you’re jumping in the river mouths (actually most of the water’s pretty scummed out so pop it anyway – tho last night was the least amount of overnight rain we’ve had in…weeks?). It’s times like these you wish all the oil and trash and pesticides and scum didn’t have to all pour to the shores of the ocean we play in.

December 25th – Tuesday ***midday update: oh, blanket cloud cover Hilo kept it nice ‘n warm and glassed-out all day (some of you were good!). River flowing but size big enough not to matter. Overhead, so many barrels you didn’t know what to do with ‘em. But certainly, if you didn’t make it out, and ended up under water somersaults little too long, highly advisable not to swallow. And note, sandbars being formed, sands moved back out, could a proper beach be in our future? Well, maybe once all the tree spew ‘n rubbish clears out or dries up and gets burned. Hope you all had a great holiday*** Wow, old Hilo rain, back in style. The sky filled with the tears of all the tourists and new residents unaccustomed to tropical rain-forest wet. And the surfers sad the new swell might be compromised by the floods ‘n chop. All East side overhead, but best bet might not be river mouths if you’re worried about the brown. Check early morning for most ridable conditions. Puna potentially big and unruly but again possible morning session – crapshoot (yesterday reported glass but weird angles..but also depends on tides). Kona still mostly unaffected but could offer some manini increasing Pines or such. Kohala more wind-storm action – at least it’s moist enough not to stimulate raging fires. Winds across isle will actually be increasing – already up to 30mph. And tradeswell should last into weekend. Oh and again, watch the full moon extreme tides! HIGH SURF ADVISORY TO 6 AM THURSDAY SOUTH BIG ISLAND – BIG ISLAND NORTH AND EAST. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ALL HAWAIIAN WATERS. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BIG ISLAND SUMMITS UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY. Ah, Merry Christmas. It’s so much easier on the soul when you don’t have a tv… and little money to waste. Hey, one of my dreams is to, at some point in my lifetime, on this planet earth, go to a place during Christmas where there is no Christmas (is that too….negative…?…ah shucks!). They have tv in Bhutan now tho, and whores and drug addicts… so I’m still looking. ‘Til then, rather celebrate some more old-skool Channukah…eat some latkes with the five other Jews on the Big Island. And hope one’s faith, in experiencing things a little bigger than themselves, prevails over the seemingly big experience of waiting in lines to buy and lines to return. Hey, did you hear that report on the news that charitable giving stimulates the same area of the brain that is affected by sex, drugs and money? Hey, got five bucks left over? – might get a higher quality buzz going to Revo. xo p.s. for those too exhausted from all the celebrating, or under the weather from surfing river muck (more to come), relax to a low-quality theater shot National Treasure: Book of Secrets (unbelievable enough to not want to waste money on in the theater but ok for jelling out – headphones or speakers required to block tin roof reverb).

December 24th – Monday ***waves up, brown wins. fun morn if u caught it early. if rain continues, might cut down on most good east side spots*** If you got all ur Christmas shopping done, you might want to schedule in some time to enjoy the E-side tradeswell which is already on the upswing producing some decent chest to head high warm-ups yesterday – with prominently nice conditions throughout the day. Again, hate to be redundant, anything catches NE/E/SE will have action; ranging head high to increasing pluses today/tomorrow. Kona some refracted wind swell and small south next few; best at spots that don’t need much to break fun, and likely sticking in the local 1-2ft range – enough for kiddle holiday. NW blocked. And S -besides little south- mainly picking up the trades, zones catch east angle better – winds might be more conducive with off-shore trades. Okay, have fun, try a new spot, teach a kid how to surf, take a lonely dog to the beach, buy me a fruity martini. xo p.s. rain may supply more brown ‘n’ cold at river mouths, but hopefully waves will be the stronger of the elements. Careful kissing reef on the full-moon low! And let’s hope, out at sea, the winds are busy generating swell and keeping off the shoreline.

December 23rd – Sunday Okay, yesterday’s afternoon report -sooo informative- should suffice. But I’ll encapsulate. Kona mostly kapakai directions of the barely hitting swell – wrapping chit and stuff moving thru channels as NW all blocked (again). Perhaps Christmas might offer up an albeit small family fun day at Pines and those easily breaking spots if things merge and wrap in pretty with bow. NE/E/SE should steadily increase next few dayz – just watch tides and we’ll see how the conditions get; more interesting likely Christmas morning (please don’t be choppy, please don’t be choppy). Today Puna still likely best bet – though it might have gone down little as it waits for new build. Otherwise a wet picnic Waipio. Fish or longboard Hilo town. Takes your cold medicine – some snifflitis reported after weakened immune systems downed by surfing brown river muck (some seem to get stronger in the poo water, others just get sick) — it’s a lot cleaner today tho. Let’s hope this next high pressure/trade scenario doesn’t drown us, while still offering the glass. Small craft advisory in effect – and they might issue high surf advisory East side as early as tomorrow. It’s going to be interesting with Buoy One down all winter. Hmm, long encapsulation.

December 22nd – Saturday Noonish: Didn’t worry too much about late reporting as it would have been mostly a repeat. Last nite Puna low tide kinda crazy low but “yowza!” (kerin, that’s for you) some sik-ass barrels. Puna girlz rippin Bowlz; grabbin rail, getting tubed til the sun went down. This morn not as clean on the Shacks side but action still yet, and sure it went thru transitions, while bay side with the right board surely fun. Hilo small and crowded but ok insiders til the low tide boinked it out. Up North all spots still catching some NE: shorebreak like Waipio or Keokea reef. N/E might punch up again with enhanced trades/high pressure starting tomorrow/Mon and thru beginning of week. Puna should continue its offerings – which has been averaging head-high+ (depending on break/tide). Kona likely won’t feel much from the upcoming NW hitting the other islands next few dayz. And if I don’t update morrow early it means ditto and/or no new info. xo oh, and p.s. yes, that means Christmas Day, at least East half of island, should have presents in the form of waves… in case you didn’t get enough gift-wrapped luv. (Let’s just hope the winds are kind with the conditions).

December 21st – Friday N.Kohala/Hamakua might be nice, protected zones and early morn. S/E has been goin’ and fun, even through strong off/side-swiping wind portions of the day. Size might have dropped some, catch the right tides, right spot, but otherwise probably the best you’ll find today.

December 20th – Thursday How now brown cow – oh, still brown…at least as of late session Wednesday Hilo – size drop should hold thru next week avg. 1-3 local depending tides/spot). Some nutso’s even surfing manini Bayfront (a short lived 20degree thing that should fade out today) – no comprende. Non river mouths E side better bet for kootie avoidance – tho lots less rain last nite and tday early morn all inviting sunshine. Keaukaha small kine. SE still has some size – unfortunately still hit or miss conditions tho with morning session pre-high tide best but afternoon even with wind (kinda off/sideswipe combo) had some fun’ens – just watch that late negatory low. Pohoiki shacks side all shut down (at least past few dayz), but bring a bigger board for elevators or second bay wide and try catch it all the way thru. Kohala still wind storm -should be toning it down over next few) but N. Kohala protected spots could be fun. Waipio has been nice but again catch early. And Kona great glassy flatness – maybe add some tiny incoming 305 to the tiny and it’ll equal something at some point in the day or friday – let’s hops so! Hideho! p.s. hey, guess what, more rain in the forecast! Can u handle?

December 19th – Wednesday ***AM E-side Update: pre-surf mud wrestling, during surf mud-wrestling. Rain sorta slowing down after morning torrentials. Could hardly even see the ocean but for a few sweet lines. What I did see didn’t look too brown pre-dawn but new report is that it’s browner than ever – fug! Try the non-river mouth zones for best bet. xo*** How did Hilo stay beautiful picturesque glass ALL day yesterday? No, really, I want to know. While it went thru sun, wind (stayed off shore) and small kine rain… minus maybe no more than rare five minute reconfiguring it stayed beautiful picturesque glass. Okay, size is down some (2-3 local with a few larger sets) but quite consistent still yet, barreling, less brown…so, who’s complaining?! Hamakua, catch morning session – been nice! N. Kohala as well. Puna might be less chop too. I’m kinda drunk right now, well, not drunk drunk but lil bit buzzed and so don’t totally count on this but think the swell direction is coming in more E than the ENE, and it could show up nice. Think it’ll be morning tide coming up that’s going to work the best – 6-9:30am session (then perhaps again on the downswing). But listen, can you do me a favor and not go then, cause I really need some good waves and I’d rather it not be crowded – okay? Thanks so much, you’re da bomb – I owe u! xoxo Ooooh…keep forgetting to mention Kona….sry…end of week some small stuff may slide thru (and yeah, still no buoy 1). but hey, we’re always welcoming when you guys come visit East side – no worries. (…sadly we oft don’t get the same reception… s’alright, we’re mature enough to take it). luuuuv uuuuu long time!

December 18th – Tuesday ***Afternoon Update: Waipio/Hamakua got the winds after nice early morning sesh, but Hilo still all glass; actually lite off-shore most of the day. Mostly overhead + but low getting lower tide great for barrels, not so much for long shoulders – tho there’s some.*** ***Hey, for now, AM update, less mud, less size, but still glassy mountains coming thru early morning east side (at least Hilo to N – how long it will last? another story). Right on*** Still chocolaty disease-infested waters wanting to help build up your immune system; and there are many takers. Most river-mouth breaks sporting the sea fleas so keep it in mind. Check Scotty’s shop in Hilo in the next few days or at least by the weekend for a fresh batch of Sea Flea Remedy – sry it’s taken so long but it costs a lot more to make! If you want to purchase direct, always nice, you can place your order via PayPal – just email for price, and pick-up or via mail. Okay, back to surf, people having blast, but Mon night not as nice as the past few and size lil’ smaller than afternoon – which was mangled but some fun ones. Likely the early morn session was best. Hopefully the momentary break in the rain Mon offered the river a reprieve – as slight as it may be. River waters are friggin’ cold too and nowhere to hide. And though winds supposed to calm more by ‘morrow, rain will continue through next week. So N to S anything that catches E – N/E should be 3-4 local style and, with small fluctuations, should hold at least through Wed. There’s still low probability for the bottom edge of the next NW to slide through end work week but doesn’t look to big. And buoy 1 – out of commission?! bad timing 4 winter. Wind advisory for summits – on. Small craft advisory – on. High surf advisory – on…. til tonight 6pm. psst: check out koo-koo-katchoo tides for this week…. as we head into the next full moon (personally, I’d stay away from crazy ladies Christmas shopping at Wal-Mart)… xo

December 17th – Monday

***AM Update E: early morn more clean than yesterday with hodge-podge mountains rolling through. Of course I mean more clean as in surface texture cause water is still browny brown. Last nite, again, was kinda nice so if it gets too sloppy during day might want to chance evening sessions*** Winds to calm down a bit, rain should slow too (tho now saying Tues and Wed will be supa rainy again -arg, where’s the ark?), as high pressure North of the island gradually weakens thru week. Hopefully the rivers will slow before the waves die out – but should be residual surfables over the next few days at least; that’d be for NE/E/SE quadrant (West still small/NW wind). High surf advisory also still on thru tonight – overhead+. Wind advisory also still on for Kohala and Ka’u at least thru today. And likely windy dayz – so best bet might be morning/eve session. NW coming thurs/fri might squeek W enough to hit Kona-side – wait and see.

December 16th – Sunday

***AM Update E: Morning had some takers – few nice mountains but now… rivers win out, winds win out. It’s f’ugly out there… unless some amazing feat rain/glass-off scenario fuggetaboutit.*** Wow, that was some crazy rain. Rivers brown – actually whole ocean brown at this point. But late afternoon-evening glass-off session yesterday still looked siiiick. Some double overhead and couple guys gettin’ beatings… and barrels. Same sizables again today, should be fun, and if’n it’s chop gotta be ready to slide in the right moments. Tides also a factor; oh, I’m too bizzy to change the tide chart but supa high again AM might throw it off – we’ll have to see. And watch that low tide too – getting slammed to the razor blade bottom sucks. Yeah, so all this East side (N/E – S/E all that catch… and I’m not really concerned about the rest. Most NW trinkles are blocked – though perhaps one next Wed might show – and anything else is trade wrap). Bring the little bit bigger board, if it’s as big as last night won’t be much longboard competition. Check your gear! And take care of those cuts ’cause it’s staphapalooza out there. Kill it lil rippas.

December 15th – Saturday

***AM Update: East – rivers combined with surface chop kinda killing it. Still worth the effort if you’ve got nothing better to do. Look for windows of opportunity.*** Some fun pounders yesterday. And more of the same today, East side. If the jet-like loud sounds emanating from the shore all night are any indicator… This is the same forecast as yesterday. Catch it early most spots. Hilo probable same conditions, morning super high tide might be touch more clean, but likely minimal chop periods will occur throughout for a full day of surf potential if you prefer to avoid weekend morning crowd. Also today might include more rain – to help with that but also to keep those rivers running. Just be cautious as the tide gets low and slamming that you don’t end up kissing the reef. Most of the newbie college kids will be stuck in the white foam balls on the inside but in case… be aware, stay safe. xo

December 14th – Friday

***PM Update: Never totally cleaned up but never too chop to keep one from having a blast. Did keep lots of people out of the water tho…which made it even more superfun. Best sets about 3-5 foot faces (local style) with random slap-happy rouges to kick ur ass. xo…..AM update E side: green/brown river flow, more sectiony, bumpy, less barrely, more foam, more dumpers, less clouds and rain to protect from wind. Still high tide and at this point showing less size. Suppose to increase after noon on the low up…we’ll have to see how it looks as it happens…*** Yesterday was more head-high plus action East side. Just when you thought the crowd would never leave and the waves were slowing down and the winds picking up…it would all turn! Actually sweet glass Hilo town most of the day, despite trades, which are working their majik as swell on the uppity. Today will probably be the largest, edging near the almost double overhead (esp. if you’re short) by afternoon. Hopefully the on/off glass will continue for the townies. Should be able to catch this from N. Kohala to Puna all spots that like the N/E. Get it early up North especially Hamakua — and possibly Puna too to avoid chop. S probably only getting skirting E and likely not the best direction either. Kohala should get windy early as well – and in high wind advisory mode. West side some slipping thru the channels weird angles, causing mish-mosh but it doesn’t mean something might not show itself, though I’d check Kona town first. Oh, East half island wet, wet, saturation – though has tapered down. Rivers surfable but still brown, keep your mouth closed, don’t swallow, shower well, use soap.

December 13th – Thursday

Slight slow down in the rain might calm the flooding brown and allow those who were too scared of staph and other unknown diseases to get back in the water East side river zones (those precarious health-wise should probably wait for it to clean up more). Though, to balance it out, as the waves increase over the course of the next few days size might keep it from getting too crowded. This is the time when longboards snap and many can’t make it out past the break; i.e. good stuff. Tomorrow head high + to Friday likely catching double overhead – which could last until Monday. N/E should increase accordingly – careful at the shore breaks and watch currents. West hodgepodge – there is a north west building as I type this (Wed night); mostly cock blocked yet again. If anything hits Kohala side, low probability, Paniau maybe, get it before the winds do. South stuff rapid decline mode so maybe Pines, Old A’s, spots that break when there’s not so much – could increase some for Friday. Otherwise you could try South which is catching wrap but it and Puna have been choppy and I didn’t get the latest update – do you know? Size will also increase S/E from tradeswell – if conditions are favorable could start getting nice; bowls and such. Might want to catch it early. Hilo conditions by-the-way have, despite winds, stayed favorable most of the day past few, with blanketing cloud coverage and rain. Tomorrow winds up to almost 30mph so we’ll see how that goes. Be safe, hold on to your board, have fun, and take your vegamites! xo

December 12th – Wednesday

***morning update: rivers rich and thick and chocolit… lowering size some spots, also morning high tide blues, but some clear breaks still E side…winds starting up but then glass off, lots of green room action. Friday, if rivers not overwhelming, is the day to look forward to….*** Should be more of same only add some size, at least for N/E facing breaks which already produced some head-high+ sets – better as the day progressed. Yesterday stayed nice all day, actually mostly off-shore especially not-too-early morning session, with some intermittent short-lasting on-shore in between tropical torrential rains. Puna nice morning but likely turns to chop again by afternoon. With trades turning up a notch hopefully it all stays in check. Rivers running but wave size compensating; i.e. not too hard to get in them. Hope the rains are just enough to keep it glassy but not so much to pelt or cause raging waters. Bring some neoprene – it’s cold (well, Hawai’i cold). Not sure if that last NW had enough to get Kona – minor probability for S. Kohala as it skirts the low 305 degrees needed – most of the action in town will stem from the S wrapables and occur at the high-potential/more easily breaking spots. Okay, so have fun! …p.s. some chance again for lightening so keep an eye out.

December 11th – Tuesday

***afternoon update: Rain, rain, go away…not quite. Everything saturated East side, keep eye out for lightening. Should stay wet on/off next few days (even Kona should pick up some). But while trades increase, hopefully the downpours will help with glass-off. Just hope rivers don’t get too crazy.*** Most action NE wind swell head-high with progressive increase thru week. Small to medium episodes out of the NW mostly blocked but the most W & N aspects of it should show up; N and NE likely capitalizing on it best. Kona might actually pick up more of the S wrap; as S/SE up to head-high next few days – esp. SE which will also show E tradeswell as it increases. Keep eye on wind – tho conditions E remained nice for most spots through the afternoon yesterday. Though morning tide high still better bet as lowest tide slowed umph down some. Summit road is open to 13,000 feet – snow line 12,000. Four wheel drive recommended. Search and recovery still in effect.

December 10th – Monday

Winds switching trade should add some action East side especially as week progresses. Already best of sets head-high and morning glass past few dayz – obviously with trade increase catch it early but the high pressure is mixing with deep wet so opportunity for glass-off during the afternoon if G-d has it in store. Small but long period South should add some push, which might be nice as mish-mosh swells and S winds end. Puna likely more clean too and catch some S&E. Next NW Wednesday, then another Friday, foremostly blocked but if shows up here (combo’d with continuing South) potential to keep some action thru week in Kona town esp. select spots that like to provide for the people; at least OldAs/Pines if not the more formidable locales. N of the island, especially breaks that also catch E should show increasing size and might catch lil a bump off the NW too dependent upon how they wrap. Thunderstorm potential continues – and rain – and rivers runnin’. South continue keep eye out for da jellys. Mauna Kea summit road still closed due to snow/weather and search & rescue efforts.

December 9th – Sunday

***Pre-8am update. Glassy lite off-shore East side nice this morning. Mini mountainous kine waves rolling through – head-high. Waipio to Puna should be fun. Many spots already packed. Catch it while you can.*** Everything decline mode – this morning holding the last of it. Mostly showing itself N/E side and some W in town. West still has a little mish-mosh of angles making jumbled conditions esp. as day progresses. South still catching windswell but also chop… tho winds also slowing down – will shift back to trades likely tomorrow. Catch closer to the the low tide for best bet as long as breezes are being kind (bring fish/longboard back-up). Besides trades tho, not much expected to add to Big Island swell for next couple….

December 8th – Saturday

Ooops, Groundation hangover. Friggin’ good shit. Nice electric skies. Which should continue tonite. With flash floods as well, especially for Northern tip Big Island. Summits stormy, road still closed, and man still lost up there – hope for the best. Oh, surf, some nice but small East side. Catch right tide with ok wind and score decent fun. West still showing some size in town, mixed swells/confused conditions so catch early – all on the decline. Don’t really know about the North or South (Waipio might be nice but wet/river/currents, Keokea possibly, South still wind issues, Puna potential fun early) and I gotta jump in the ocean myself so…let me know! xo

December 7th – Friday

***afternoon update: Hints of life coming in NE finally. Small kine upswing. If only there were still heavier push left – because the swell is effectively decreasing as it is finally pulling in. Even tho less powerful, hopefully enough to equate to some fun as it turns in late t0day / early tomorrow. Nice lines @ Bayfront keeping the desperate lying in wait… At this point though, if you’re very patient, and catch the glass-off (right now just got bumpy again), some local spots Hilo getting the infrequent overhead.***

Big Island short end stick again. Swell remnants still shifting more N (to NNE tomorrow) but brunt was blocked (or like last few hit overnight) and ended up wrapping through best W/NW. West side showing up head-high and closer to town better conditions – likely to get jumbled later w/ conflicting swell angles. East side river adding some color, so far glassy, not much action – might get better. North still has size, dependent on break, watch for stormy seas. Keaukaha still best E-side conditions, occasional sets, mostly small, fish/longboard. NW action in forecast, with smaller pulses through weekend. Click here (then scroll down) to check out Mauna Kea snow. More weather predicted through weekend. When road reopens potential for first snowboarding of the season.

December 6th – Thursday

***afternoon update…West side slop. Hilo town still small. S half of the Bay – conditions nice. Best you’re gonna get so far Richardson’s and K-Balls.*** High wind, flash flood, high surf advisory, blizzard warning, gale warning W-side, small craft advisory til 6pm today. This is a long period swell -showing heavy buoy1 activity over the past 24 hours. Currently registering 23 feet/15 seconds with mean wave direction shifting towards the right side of the compass; presently at 17degrees. Thing is for now it’s coming in Big Isle more NW and (tho smaller) progressively shift more North next few days – don’t know if it’ll be enough for Bayfront but if it is wouldn’t appear til late today/tomorrow. SW winds backing down some, would make nice conditions certainly wanting of swell (tho winds/rain = u know what). Otherwise, all sides should show increases – exposed N and NNE especially north of island should bomb out. Small now but Keaukaha should increase late today – potential for the spots that handle bit larger. Right now most NE manini longboardable, look for increases as it pulls in at a better angle next few days. S/E could see some wrap, again moreso tomorrow. Early West side, from S to N will catch – lots of it windswell+wrap combo – of course, winds most important factor in one’s ability to enjoy. Again, early morning might be fun – eventually likely messy. xo p.s. Brrrr…esp river mouths…break out the “winter” gear. p.p.s. reports a foot of powder on the mountain – road closed. Click here (then scroll down) to check out Mauna Kea snow. More weather predicted through weekend. Possibly good conditions when road reopens for first snowboarding of the season.

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SNOWbOARDErS:

353 AM HST WED DEC 5 2007 …BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT… SNOW AND WINDS MAY PRODUCE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ON THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS TONIGHT. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 INCHES AND 30 TO 40 MPH SOUTHERLY WINDS ARE POSSIBLE.

A BLIZZARD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FALLING AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES. THIS CAN LEAD TO WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND MAKE TRAVEL VERY DANGEROUS.

SURFERS/SEAfARErS:

HIGH WIND WARNING… ALL ISLANDS TIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY FLASH FLOOD WATCH… ALL ISLANDS TIL 6 PM THURSDAY HIGH SURF ADVISORY… MOST NORTHWEST SHORES TIL 8 AM WEDNESDAY GALE WARNING… KAUAI TO OAHU TIL 6 PM WEDNESDAY SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY… LARGE SEAS ALL WATERS TIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY. December 5th – Wednesday Catch it all early ***already most shores in the don’t bother/get your work done category*** winds gonna go bonkers (up to 30mph /45 gusts) – front passed through Oahu should hit here this afternoon. Could be a serious mess out there. Buoy 1 up 24/14 early a.m. / NNW at 356degress – almost straight-up north. Today best bets are N/E facing shores to avoid Southwest gusterlies. Still East side is already blowing, though morning water so far small ripples, likely won’t just be an all-day clean off-shore scenario. Best bet catch some residuals East side N facing breaks – where there were fun overhead waves yesterday, tho smaller thus far today. Low prob. clean for late day when swell should roll through for our North beaches, but keep an eye out. Tonight should slam again so shoreline residents buckle up.

December 4th – Tuesday Overnight swell slamming N/E could have kept you up if you live close to the shores – Keaukaha had water coming over the road. Last swell showing at buoy 4 already, so it’s started its pass overnight but today esp. this morning N shores Hamakua/ Kohala / Keaukaha should be nice. N / E still have high surf advisory. South West winds supposed to jack-up to wild, bringing cold and weather – mostly for other islands but Kona’s been wet and temps should drop some. S/W side catch it early; decline but windswell still up and right tide, right spot up to shoulder high. East likely nice conditions most of the day; still more favoring spots that catch N in this so check u fave to see if it pulls in there – tomorrow through friday, aspect of the swell could spread more north and while it’s on a decline it might get to 340-20 degrees so again some poss. bay action if it has enough umph left. West side as well will get catch through the week – next one late tomorrow/Thursday.

December 3 – Monday *High Surf Advisory Big Island N/E ’til 6am Tuesday* Oooh, sry for the delay. Still catching last of Kona surf – today ended up mostly end of last swell mixed in with wind swell (never did surf Kona-windswell before). Some fun stuff West side past few days and winds in town kept mostly at bay by lots of rain [tho S. Kohala winds crankin' by late afternoon]). Anyway, next swell kickin’ in buoy 1 early afternoon – maxed almost 20 at 15 seconds — Waimea 3pm reporting 21.7ft at 17seconds. Some wrap + wind should keep some ridables West side, tho the impetus of this swell more NNW. And tho only some spots N. Kohala caught last one (with nice off-shore conditions), this should be much more suited for there and Hamakua, especially tomorrow morning, likely on the BIG side. We’ll see how that rolls into E – hope it wraps more than last. Low probability for Bayfront with still touch too much W in it; Keaukaha still going strong (should close out spots like Small Channels). This should keep action for most of the island (S also catching windswell, get it early and SE low potential wrap). Another swell should hit BI by Thursday, as this one declines.

December 2 – Sunday Inbetween day as another NW to pull in Monday – w/ more N – 330-350. Today, North Kohala/Hamakua to catch best. Or catch W early and could be great (some double overhead reports Lyman’s > pro’s at Magic’s and such) but winds are kickin’ it up a notch and note S. Kohala wasn’t pretty. Hilo small kine nice lines absolutely beautiful blue conditions, if only that sun-of-a-gun swell had more N/E to it, could have been so darn sweet. But patience…. two more dayz for N/E side increase. Today that high morning tide again – but we’ll see how it goes. Probably best catch it early. Keaukaha all white wash and likely fun. Waipio and such could slam. I’m posting this Sat. nite cause tomorrow I’m going early to sniff out a sik session like a ravenous surfin’ dog…or horny sea turtle. So…subject to revisions… of which I will not be making.

December 1 – Saturday Or as I’d like to call it, November 31st. At this early morning moment people are likely already at the beach. Winter short dayz are strange cause I like to wake up to the sun, warm up to the sun, and need angst in my pants all hot and bothered b4 paddling out cause it keeps me warm. Pre-dawn – that’s for the perpetually white-skinned, insanely desperate, thick layered warm folk. My thyroid only keeps me at 97.8 not 98.7 – it makes a big difference! So, the NW swell is already starting its predicted rise -peaking almost 18ft/15 seconds-, passing Buoy1, already forerunners hitting Waimea buoy, so we should start to see our smaller forerunners here in a few hours – hey, maybe right after the morning crew goes in for breakfast…lunch?… = gotta add some time for wrap. Day late, dollar short. Yes, the core is Maui blocked, but with a swell this size there will be increases around the island. Sure, the other isles are getting double and triple+ overhead and… we’re getting a little short-changed, but still should be much fun – right location. I wish I was a real surf forecaster. I wish I could tell you for certain where to go. Or maybe it’s better your surf reporter doesn’t surf so much. It’s not like I need 100s of other guys at the right spot at the right time (though if you were going to protect me from vicious turtle attacks – that’s another story). Swell should vary around 320 spread. N/E facing shores with more N components and esp. at the Northern half of the island should catch it pulling around the top and get large as the day progresses, holding some steam through next week (keepin’ it real with additional large pushes every other day). Doubtfully north enough to get Bayfront but with the size it’s gonna try real hard to wrap in some. Keaukaha could be nice esp. if winds hit off-shore. River mouth breaks might take a day to wrap in but since there’s been shoulder high fun waves the past few dayz especially at the right tide, there will be something to play with. Even Pohoiki – so people can save gas and surf their local comfort zone – should wrap that N/E Bowl (prob also needs more time to show up there – but it’s been nice there the past few too so…). High surf advisory posted for West side but they could end up posting one for our North shores – watch for quick increases, esp. if out Waipio and such. West side action S. Kona to S. Kohala (maybe eventually showing some lines Kawaihae – though best hit will be high-throttle reefy barrel breaks). Winds light SW today, but kickin’ it up tomorrow – adding to the swell but also chop, catch it early, tide coming up. Try get bay/protected spots. Monday the winds shift lite E, then back to SW for a few. East side crew drink your vog tea – your lungs aren’t useded to da fumes. Have fun!

November 30 – Friday ***3pm update: did i say it might be offshore thru day today hilo? ummm, well, forget that. but it was nice all morn but esp as tide headed down – supafun. pohoiki had some fun stuff too…. now should be windy as well. maybe convection winds switch potential evening glass – low prob but who knowz. xo*** Today the NW decreases as the powers that be work on manifesting yet another, larger swell. So far this one is supposed to have more N component – we’ll see how that pans out. Kona likely topping heights but accompanying that are SW winds, which should continue through early next week. So maybe better for Waipio for some wrappables. Hopefully this won’t add too much vog for Hilo, which has been skating by on some fun shoulder high surf (at the right tide) for the past few days. At least could provide some rare all-day off-shore; which will be all the more lovely if the upcoming has enough N and supplies wrap for H-town. Sat swell shouldn’t really hit Big Isle til later tomorrow – and even though Kona and Kohala is high probability of shadow effect still should get through enough to add some fun stuff (add to that some Kona windswell). Depending on variables, S Kona might catch most push but early morning pre-wind the call. Kohala/Hamakua tho, might just be the ticket. p.s. get ur HI “winter” gear in check – as it’ll start getting colder next week. brrrrr. p.p.s. vog already hitting hilo; cough cough, gag.

November 29 – Thursday Kauai looking fun this morning. And all kinds of activity for the N/W shores of most islands. While Big Isle finding itself in the blue funk of shadow blockage – not completely, merely the verve of the swells. So we’ll take a few feet off wave heights, not have to hold our breath so long if we get caught inside, make the most of what we get… and enjoy the heck out of it anyway. That said, today should bring us some fun stuff. Latest swell peaked last night should offer up a decent wrap for West side today – though still below advisory levels. North (esp. North of the island) should catch as well, and beach breaks could slam. As far as the East side goes, should be small but playful again – best on something thick, wide, and/or long (and with the morning high tide coming down a little, pre-wind). South Kona should catch as well, though otherwise S-S/E should be small with onshore winds. While this NW decreases, another NW swell building up for weekend – should supply through early next week. xo p.s. Still probability albeit low for thunderstorms Big Island and a winter weather advisory for the summits today.

November 28 – Wednesday Surf on the uppity N and W should bring some action today for at least best received spots N. Kohala to S. Kona. High surf advisory, for most islands… not us. Then again, they all have accompanying flash-flood warnings too. N/East side -today small, catch glassy morning with high tide going low, lotsa shore breaky insiders and a few fun’ens rollin’ through (especially for long>fishes)- might possibly score slight increase over next couple days from wrapping action; better hitting Hamakua zones. S/E maybe the earliest of sessions but on the downslide and later on-shore wind. Otherwise it’s the north/west side you want to hang out, catch overlapping pulses that find their way to us during the week through weekend. Sure, lots of it blocked, but the ones that catch could be slammin’.

November 27 – Tuesday More modest WNW could add something West side later today/tomorrow – not too hard cause it’s currently flat. And Wednesday’s swell (BI should get jist of it more likely Thursday carrying into Friday), which now shows more NW aspect, should skirt through to supply some decent surf for Kona and Kohala – stay tuned for potential shifts. Otherwise surf pretty small around these parts. Proper breaks, proper tides, proper wind – break out fun/longboards and catch the spots that usually have something…even when there’s nothing: Honoli’i, Pines, Waipio, maybe early Pohoiki (watch the shifting wind to S/E making nice chop/slop – while E trade swell looks like it’ll be getting even smaller — tho possibility of wrap around NE in couple days for some N. Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo). From here on out it’ll be the N/W swells dominating with many overlapping pulses predicted through December. Including an even larger one this weekend. Again, hope for wide spans -just enough North / just enough West- that’ll include Hawai’i Island in the fun.

November 26th – Monday Another NNW and WNW – the energy hopefully stays W enough to hit Kohala and Kona -Hapuna to Keauhou- with slow build outer isles late today/early Tues. to overlapping swell with good size Wednesday/Thursday. Actually last swell hit there quite nice and while some spots got chop, many were blowing steady off-shore. Today Waipio might be pretty. E same playful, small-sized funboard stuff. S/E should get a little push starting later today for tomorrow potential… hopefully catching it before the winds kick in as trades shifting more S/E Tuesday. Also throw in some “destabilized” weather for potential heavy rain/thunderstorms mid-week. xo

November 24th – Sat ***no report Sun – same scenario w/ slight variations including temporary decrease in swell. A catch it where u can and hope for ok winds…good luk!*** Winds not letting up so most action is bumpy. Biggest heights still North breaks but you might catch it better elsewhere to avoid chop. Actually, Kona not so bad today as West filters through and some thru the channel. Otherwise potential calm/off-shore is likely S/E but probably on the not so big side. Next sizable swell starts in a few days – we’ll see how that one goes but so far looks like impetus is dwelling in the NW blocked zone (actually, in retrospect, don’t think I would have minded a few days of North Shore traffic…. oh well)

November 23rd – Friday High surf advisory for Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui… wait…!!! Nah, it’s okay, no complaints…. At least we’re able to avoid north shore traffic! Anyway, 350degrees – u know the spots – and north of island will top heights ***latest early am reading is shifted back NNW – treading in blockage zones.***. Increase for today’s swell started last night buoy1, so at least this should pass at a decent time big island (i.e. not while we’re sleeping). Just have to hope these breaks will manifest needed wind protection (moderate 10-20mph coming in at approx. 40-60 degrees), whether it be via rain, cliff, or at least a glassy morning – windows of opportunity, jump on ‘em…. Again, main spots N, then NE with a combo of this and trade swell, and some S/E getting wrap. Should get small trade boost for E-facing beaches late weekend as winds slowly shift more out of true East). Also some small stuff for Kona side potential fun @ the right tides. And tho the thrust of this action is too North for S. Kohala/Kona – there is potential next week for one to slide West enough so stay tuned for that.

November 22nd – Tanksgiving N and some NE facing shores should be fun (catch it early!). Know we’re still waiting for Friday/Sat swell but in the meantime…Have a good one – hope the waves are hitting sweet and glassy wherever u are!

November 21st – Wednesday ***12pmUpdate: Nice glassy morning, now already N winds dominating and mostly slop/chop conditions (best bet most sheltered breaks – or SE/S off-shore… if still gots – S buoys way down.) Unfortunately as predicted waves much more weak as in-between swells and E dying out, and we just have to have faith it’ll pick up for BigIsle. Kohala/Hamakua getting the most size and as trades turn the best spots most north have potential to be sick (even outer isles N-shores struggling w/ N winds). Otherwise hopefully nice in morning. Buoy1 showed some 15′at15seconds in the am — which looks like it’s just heading into Oahu and only problem is jist of the push might hit us overnight. ***p.s. sea fleas out at most Hilo spots. Wear your Hilo Bay Sea Flea Remedy. Also Honoli’i parking situation should be btr as far as only parking on one side of street – concrete truck is supposed to make one more run on Monday. Still some organic turkeys at the health food store. They look smaller but the meat is more dense, yummy, and better to not support the whole antibiotic/ hormone-based food supply if can – just a thought…. Later today we might see kung fu forerunners of some much mo meatty* N which will start getting bonky Tanksgiving (tho real swells hitting Fri/Sat) where we will have to not eat too much turkey and stuffin’ so we’re not too stuffed to surf any of our -limited- N/NNE facing shores that can handle size. We need to stay hopeful the N doesn’t keep too NW for the Big Isle -or hope there’s so much push it’ll easily wrap. Currently early AM now looks like it’s 350°, buoy1 showing 14.4′ at 15seconds — and Kauai is going to be fun!). One possible variable which could add action to E (as thru today groundswell is predicted to lose most of its E attributes), are the trades kicking up Thursday might help bolster NE/E breaks a little better — only problem is the wind shift from N to NE might add some chop to certain beaches that, at least for a good portion of the day the past few, stayed somewhat sheltered. Of course, there always the potential for rain to provide glass conditions, but not today. W side still mostly shadowed but should show tiny increase for certain spots. S smaller than past week except those that catch E wrap should still have fun – esp. w/ potential offshore today. E actually has more punch than it looks (at least Mon&Tues did), even if size only barely mackin’ head-high. Just paddle out. Oh, and if the cry babies are out (you know, the ones who have no problem taking off in front of whomever they please and then whine and huff if anyone ever takes off in front of them) … giv’em a much needed burb! Have fun; be safe. *bad spelling dedicated to the famous Mo Better Meatty Meat Burger joint on Fairfax and Pico in the funky funky West side LA: RIP.

November 20th – Tuesday Wet morning East side; with the weather, the waves… . Lines at Bayfront -breaking kinda inside- few guys out already (look for later swells to hit better). Winds to glass-off periods keeping it nice so far. Even small breaks more fun than it looks – as waves more push than lately. North of isle should top heights -N. Kohala/Hamakua- but certainly something on most shores. Keaukaha hitting hard this morn with too much chop but also might have some intermittent periods of worthwhile stuff. (Mon night report:::) Good stuff for all N/NNE facing shores. Today the lines were skimming down the East side of the Big Island, startin’ the build, looking for a beach to slam – but for Hilo mostly hit Keaukaha and the breakwall. N. Kohala / Hamakua perhaps got it best; likely too much for the shore breaks by afternoon. Anyway, Bayfront could pop starting tomorrow – at least give the longboarders some dribbles of fun but should get progressively larger later in week. Outside breaks might lend themselves to tow-in conditions late this week – depending on if the increasing swells, which will be little more NNW, decide to wrap. And we’ll hope the trades that were blowing NE and giving bit of texture to ocean surface will have helped push action into the more E/NE facing beaches (trades are supposed to build little more Thurs and hold swell coming in 40-70 degrees through the weekend). We’ll also hope the morning winds stay at bay long enough for at least a glassy session pre-11:30am high tide. Fluctuated pushes coming – increasing in size through Saturday. Friday Oahu has predictions hitting up to 30 feet. Sure, Big Island will translate it into our own fun variety but at least depending on where you catch it, should be the largest swell so far of the season. S/E if not blown still showing some. Kona – also should show increase to the very small stuff they’ve been contending with. But N/N/E is the ticket this week… and if you’re not quite ready for it be safe; enjoy the show. xo Oh, and friendly reminder: check your cords, leashes… and surfer girls double knot those strings!

November 19th – Monday

***mon morn update: East side: Honoli’i more parking constraints today as concrete mixing trucks need room to make it down for bridge repair work – the road of course will continue to be closed til early next year. Small waves coming in wind swell speed and not much hitting yet, best bet longboard. Keaukaha has got the mist – we know what that means. Otherwise Bayfront showing lines but only surfing rat sized. Likely more action up north -and s/e- with more later. I’d rather sleep and work and wait. As of AM no winds, but don’t think anyone would mind if they blow up a storm just as long as tomorrow morning is glassy and has the added size…*** Okay, it’s still Sunday but ‘ere we go. S/E still a blast today (after the “hail” storm), with awesome conditions and -though air little more chilly, especially with the off-shores going, waters were nice ‘n’ warm. Many barrels had. Looks like it should continue for Big Island at least tomorrow, but there’s a “but”… the trades are coming back… maybe 15-25 so catch it early (with tide rising) and hope it doesn’t get sloopy. So -even tho not registering anything much- Pat is calling East side to increase Oahu 8-12 tonight, especially for E beaches that catch some North, so maybe these upcoming NNW swells (w/ trade assist) will pull in Big Isle more NNE. That could mean same beaches as last minors swell but will hit with increasingly larger swells; one end of the week potential 25 feet advisory level for Oahu (at least something fun for us!). Soooo, stay tuned. (WAVE MODEL SHOWN IS FOR TUESDAY INCREASE) p.s. more rain; get wet.

November 18th – Sunday Though south/ SE down still provided much much fun and absolutely gorgeous conditions throuhgout the day yesterday. Buoys down bit more but still fun. Otherwise anything n/e/s shorebreaks and right tide best bet as all shores slightly down. Looking for some more NNE potentially — likely showing some force in a couple dayz. xo.

November 17th – Saturday Nice and clean morning – watch that 9am high. Some showing, shoulder to head, but kinda weak, little more inside today, Honoli’i. But should hopefully be enough to keep the crowds satisfied. Is there a kiddle contest or something? North facing beaches up north, like shore break Waipio, show most of the action… ’til the wind – though trades have gone down notch. Puna should be nice this morning as well. All on the decline but will hold enough ’til another south this weekend and another NNW (sweet fun for Kauai…again…) that will hopefully turn more NNE for us Monday/Tues – though low probability. Not so much for Kona kids… keep the faith! p.s. An advisory NW due later next week – we’ll see to what angles and degrees as we get closer. Again, if you’re chompin’ at the bit you might want to take that quickie safari and catch some serious stuff – get the blood pumpin’, stomach churnin’; build up a proper Thanksgiving appetite. xo

November 16th – Friday Patience is the ticket today, with morning high tide, once the first crew’re all tuckered out it’ll likely start looking better. Of course it’s already gorgeous in terms of a glassy/beautiful day. Bayfront trying, five guys out (ok, make that fifteen), but if you’ve any cuts on your body it’s not worth the potential infection, really. Though as the tide drops I imagine it’ll be good longboard fun. Anything Havi to Puna to Ka’u should have at least fun sized surf, ranging shoulder to some overhead depending on the tide and break. enjoy!

November 15th – Thursday ***update*** winds calmed down after morning breeze, but now back up some, bayfront breaking small kine with mush but as we all know even small is fun there if you gots the longboard handy… but window might have ended already, as it might be too messy by the time the tide lowers enough … keaukaha going, honoli’i’s gots some… kinda soft-balls but head-high and pretty (water back to blue). Puna likely size but also the wind.*** Okay, found a proper link to the Hilo Bay cam to avoid weird password pages – so for now click here Hilo Bay Cam and I’ll update the sidebar link later (ok, after a few loving emails it now seems they fixed it). Anyway, nothing there, so best bets for surf today look like North Kohala/Hamakua, Keaukaha and that South should be showing up later today Puna. As Honoli’i was showing some signs of high seas yesterday -even tho it was maxing out head high- might find it wrapping in better today. Water certainly not as blue and pretty and likely more weather — tho clouds and rain are certainly ok if it’s accompanied by a high pressure system but doesn’t look like much…and the winds are starting early this morning – hopefully there’s some post-morning rain left over for glass-off. Especially since you might want to wait little avoid super high tide morning… bon chance… …earlier report….Okay, it’s really Wed. night – will try update ‘morrow after coffee. And if’n I can find a ride to the beach might supply realistic view. But as for late Wed … breakwall slamming (already starting to break outside some), Keaukaha kickin it up a few notches, even Honoli’i had enough chutzpah to form a few fun’uns. Bayfront had pretty tiny lines and you could almost imagine it was building, building…wow, really slow start to winter. Remember that one Thanksgiving… maybe five or so years ago…where Bayfront had the cruise ship teetering to scary degrees… and the pilot boat couldn’t even get it out of the harbor… and you had to sit so far out you were closer to the breakwall than the shore. Tonight with the obvious swell wanting for a beach to break upon, it had to leave one to ponder what a beauty Hilo Bay could be if the powers that…were… didn’t decide to destroy it. Ahh, the glorious waves the people must have been surfed. And the beautiful waters they enjoyed. Anyway… surf report…well, N and E and SE – all buoys uppity – and we’ll just have to see in the morning what’s truly going on. And hope the impetus doesn’t occur while we are sound asleep – ho, dat would be a waste. Don’t know what’s up with the Tsunami Museum’s Hilo Bay cam (http://www.tsunami.org/) – but you might want to ask them (email: tsunami@tsunami.org) why you suddenly need a username and password. And as far as the Chilean earthquake: “The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a warning for Hawaii, west across the Pacific, but said the quake would cause only small non-destructive sea level changes and strong unusual currents for a few hours.” Well, not sure when those effects were suppose to be felt but the waves got weird in the afternoon, as if there were a different swells and tides going on at the same time. Late…

November 14th – Wednesday N is about 7° which will only affect those true north kine facing beaches – maybe increase later today (early tomorrow) for Hawai’i Island; not much so far. Most action top of the state. Won’t pump Honoli’i much unless the trades do some equal work – right now, yet again, you’ll find it clean, purty, not crowded, small rollers facing a too-high tide. Longboarders and fish-ers more satisfied. Anyway, keep an eye on this shit as it doesn’t look longlasting but there were definite yummy buoy1 peaks late yesterday. Sooo, if’n North is not your direction, hows about a nice Pohoiki South which should kick up the fun tomorrow? Is that alright with you? Kona kids…I really don’t know what to tell’ya. Do the drive? (Hey, while you’re at it, bring us some cheap Costco cheese would’ya?) ***1pm UPDATE – waters sooo blue today just beautiful and even tho the swell’s not quite hit Hilo yet the purification ritual is good enough. Keaukaha increasing and kids in school = nobody out! Plus a few Richardson with a little more crowd. Occasional rogue wave shoulder to head-high but clean and fun – winds just getting on it but not so much yet. Honoli’i with same kinda size – still clean and mostly empty right now – infrequent/inconsistent ok Point sets, while rest is best fish/lb and good for goofin’ off, sit a little inside. Bayfront acting like a lake is getting absolutely no precursors and we’ll just have to wait’n’see but with the water looking so clean (rare thing) and weather so perfect, all the local fishermen are lined up catchin’ some dinner off the shore. Imagine some fun more north at the north breaks. Puna should start getting that south swell morn so it’ll be hit or miss which road you decide to go but either way tomorrow will at least have more than we’ve had past week. If I don’t do tomorrow’s report early am it’s likely cause I’m catching the swell somewhere…good luck…. Aloha!***

November 13th – Tuesday Yesterday did show extra splashin’ north shores and if you got a blitzed you might even find the patience or imagination to surf Small Channels, as one man did, with an occasional realistic wave which was usually missed after being successfully tempted by the barely ridable first one of the set. Richardson’s tho was providing some entertainment as well as the Mill for a few who are hating having to park off the highway now in order to surf there. If I had such fortitude and even a car or truck that functioned properly let alone 4-wheel drive I’d likely take a few day cruise North with a car full of snacks and pets and clothes and gear and make heartfelt deals with ancient Hawaiian gods while meandering around the border of functional buzz hoping to be the first to catch a glimpse of this increasing N swell wrapping through for the desperate and very well-deserving Big Island surfers. Start off with the shore break spots; Waipio could be lovely today and I’d bet a hormone-free turkey on it. And then I might even safari a little more north if you know what I mean, check out some art, eat a quiche, buy a $10,000 koa wood end table while waiting to feel the pounding surf vibrating through the cliffs to my soul. Sure, there are low variables for it hitting here with any true winter force, but without hope…what do have? xo p.s. if u have ur own reasons for not being able to make the journey try www.watchtvsitcoms.com to catch up on all the missed episodes of Weeds…and wait for it to catch in Hilo Town (Bayfront?) in a couple dayz.

November 12th – Monday

Sooo, story goes beach-goers might want to utilize duck ‘n cover techniques while indulging in a little pakalolo or beer drinking at say Honoli’i “parking lot”. Why? Well, one lovely surf wahine who called the police from said parking lot to report her car stolen was asked, “Is that you standing there with the pink towel?” “Huh? Are you here already?” she replied, puzzled. To which they ignored her. Still, looking around she realized, no, the police were not there, yet they were observing her at that moment…. “Is this Big Brother?” she couldn’t resist, “Are you in one of those houses [on the cliff across the river]?” They never responded to her queries as to why or how they were able to see her at that moment she was calling in, but one thing is certain, they weren’t paying enough attention while her car was being stolen; backed out, smashing into the cliff and being driven away. Oh, and the surf??? Manini baby. Take the kids/your friend’s kids to the beach. Have a barbecue. Jump on a Harley and do the island tour (prayers the rider who toppled on the highway near Papaikou yesterday is alright) – mom request, wear your helmet! It’s a beautiful day. If you must surf, longboard or fish Hilo or Puna. The NW that’s heading for the other isles is all blocked for us, but there may be a shift Wednesday as it angles more North, for potential Lighthouse>Waipio>Keaukaha kine stuff by Thursday. We shall see. Happy -or solemn- Veteran’s Day. Feed a homeless person this week – you know most of them lost a chunk of that societal connection fighting some “war” for us(a). And now we’ll have a new generation of disorientated soldiers who likely will need some support. Smiles and helping hands and all that. xo take care ***AFTERNOON UPDATE- E buoy making little bumpity bump, see if that shows up. Still glassy. Some splashin’ on the N-facing beaches.***

November 11th – Sunday Kinda inbetweenses swellses NW in next few days for other islands, and a wanting of it to wrap more N/NE over here. But so far besides lil trade swell, not much action. Best bet morn, right tide, longboard for all shores catch something E. Puna could be tiny bigger for now. If I don’t do another report for tomorrow it’s cause it’s likely the same.

November 10th – Saturday Anything N to S catching East is the best bet again today, and should hold over next few with accompanying trades. Also look late next week for more Bayfront / N. Kohala / Keaukaha action and another South with potential.

November 9th – Friday Sry, random internet access next few days. Surf Big Isle not so much and still likely best SE/E slowly building over next few days as well as some NE push. We’ll see how that all goes. NW stuff will doubtfully have much affect though other islands will see some winter style kick today but Monday is the one they’re looking at to near N shore advisory levels. Como se dise surf safari? November 8th – Thursday arg, firefox blowing hard this morning and safari can’t do wordpress. oh well. not much surf either. unless you’re on another island, waiting for the NW to roll through…oh wait, i am!!!! yeahoooo! you might catch a little there big isle -mostly intermittent S/SE- and trades still on the pick-up. if u didn’t watch the american gangster stream mentioned yesterday, maybe do that and cuddle your dog during your off time from work. xo ***looks like Puna to Ka’u early best bet next few days BigIsle. Hilo could catch some of the upcoming E/SE push. All the NW potential blocked so any decent effects for our isle doubtful…tho we can hope for wrappage, NE trade/high pressure increase, and all dat…*** November 7th – Wednesday Oops, sry, forgot to post this morning. Discovered openflv.com and that American Gangster is already streaming. Rest the back between swells. South still gots some (with intermittent pushes continuing), East trades slowly building, all other isles waiting for the upcoming NW swells; Triple Crown action likely. Puna to Ka’u again most size – catch early, avoid wind, make friends. xo November 6th – Tuesday SE winds shifting E/NE as trades return later in week and chance for East side to build back up. Nothing big in the forecast yet, more like typical. All shores smaller today but South is still the ticket. Catch early – Puna to Ka’u might be best bet if winds work but…. Banyans still small, crowded but gromable; in town check spots that catch South better like Pines, Old A’s. Kauai went off yesterday, see a decrease as day progresses but still fun Pakala. Looks like South Oahu might be nice today too – shoulder to overhead. Anyway, wherever you are have fun. New and not so big NW should start to roll in other islands next few day -no effect again Big Island, with Maui successfully cock-blocking- but surf trips are good for da soul. Flash floods off, though chance for West side thunderstorms on, as well as a possible powder dusting for Mauna Kea. Slowest winter in how many years??? Okay only as long as these South swells take up the slack….. November 5th – Monday Wind and murk dominate. Sizable swell coming out of the South. Today winds should be out of the west/vrb, so select breaks only and best early morning. Possibly more off/side-shore for Puna … or could just be a big mess. Heck, if u got nothing better to do take a chance, let me know… Otherwise, right now, early morning Hilo is glassy and nice size and river not bad at all. Trades coming back up in a couple days. For now all islands swamped – watch for flash floods ‘n all dat. November 3rd – Saturday Sry, no report today. Everything temporarily lil’ mo small. Xcept South, and we can look for additional South action (SW to SE) to come through…and hope the winds work. Wet, wet, wet. November 2nd – Friday Ka’u, Puna to top wave heights next few days. Winds flip-flopping between trade and Kona – so gotta hit the right spot at the right time. Some trade swell left, declining NE. Small rollers through Kona, check the spots that catch the South best, should increase some. xo November 1st – Thursday SSW heading up and should see something as the day progresses – supposed to near eight feet but not quite advisory, though another Sunday is predicted to hit advisory levels. Spots that catch S already showing increase. Tradeswell tapering down some but still some E side action. South Easterly winds so might keep Puna onshore. NNW won’t come through Big Isle but other isles should see some fun on those shores today. October 31st – Wednesday Do you mind just re-reading yesterday’s? As far as I can tell it pretty much explains it all. Though should be something to surf esp. E, tradeswell still in decline mode, all projected upcoming swells just as uncertain – next to affect BI should be a SSW (Christmas Buoy showing some holiday cheer with some 10ft 17sec reportings late last night – more expected later today and swell should upswing by tomorrow). As for tonight, be safe – happy hallows eve. And remember, you pagans are celebrating one of the times of the year when spirits can make contact with the physical world; when the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlap. So have fun! Surfing in appropriate costume does score you points in the after-life. (psst. recognize this happy-faced Hilo hottie?) October 30th – Tuesday Similar conditions as yesterday – though smaller – with E/NE swell coming down throughout the day. Little more chop and lotsa murky water. Again, catch morning – hope early high tide doesn’t kill it. Trade winds decreasing more by Thursday, which might be the last day for any size from that tradewind swell to hold, so get in your last few October ‘07 sessions. And by then another SSW to arrive (with more activity to follow) – we’ll see how that hits BI – esp. as the winds are expected to shift south…. Wed/Thurs. NW (predicted size holds many variables) will likely be blocked, can only hope it swings around NE by the time it hits here, otherwise small potential for one with more N to slide through by end of the weekend. As well a S/SE this weekend, wind-dependent, as the trades should start their return early next week. October 29th – Monday ***update: rivers running, murky, mucking up the waves, while accentuating others.*** S/SW up a little from yesterday. Otherwise, all E facing beaches, much of the same – less Bayfront – some spots extra ooomph by afternoon. Get it on the AM. Never overlooking the dichotomous requirement to watch the tide while avoiding the winds. And, might as well, while you’re at it, find some love, peace… or your own self-defined experience. This ball kept rolling moment could last through Wednesday – so pace yourself. xo p.s. girls who bleed near full moon – i.e. usually more than half of you – it’s shark mating season with many recent near-shore sightings here Hawai’i…. yeah, just though I’d mention it. Oh, and for all who were asking for picts, that’s me, towing in at Jaws, as a Wonder Woman surfing baby for Halloween. October 28th – Sunday Today going off, tomorrow going off, all sides catching anything East. Some spots S/Puna, some shore breaks, etc. might not be able to handle size; also chop conditions/ excess winds will factor into ridability. Likely spots that’ve dealt well with the wind last few days will continue to. Breaks vary of course, most head high; by later today/tomorrow Puna could see some double overhead (well, depending on how tall u r), with tow-in potential for Third Bay. Early tide will be high, which should be fine for all the rippers w/ hangovers; okay to sleep in a little. Though breaking, that North filtering into Bayfront is supposed to decline some (maybe up again with a new NNW later tomorrow); catch better part of morning as tide gets lower. Have a blast – be safe. Oh, and if you’re a newbie and it looks questionable for you, try the tail end at Bayfront during that high morning tide…or simply enjoy the view from the beach. Bring a video camera. Make a barbecue and feed everyone after their long sessions – great way to make friends… at least for a day. Psst: Check your gear (strings, leashes… might need to get some fresh stuff so no need swim. And double knot those bikinis – hey, it’s like when it rains in So. Cal after it hasn’t for a long time and people suddenly can’t drive anymore…we’ve had a little bit of a bigger wave dry spell). xo Oh, and Kona, I’m not sure, the buoys are showing more activity than they have in a while and looks as if at least South hitting spots should catch. Most NW blocked, but if you drive just a little farther North… heaven. October 27th – Saturday So, word is those trades aren’t supposed to die down yet after all. Which is bad if you get caught in blown-out surf. But good cause it’s helping to create a longer dominate wave period and ergo larger waves for the East side. Pat says, “Dominant swell is expected from 45-75 degrees with rough chop from 60-90 degrees.” That’s Oahu of course but if the same holds for Big Island, that dominant swell is bearing nicely towards Honoli’i – and hope the chop end of it doesn’t party poop. Hilo has held its own at least in the mornings, which have proven nice the past few days, with some sporadic glass-off periods early afternoon. And though Hamakua should be nicely exposed, there are those few N. Kohala spots that sometimes take this shit and spin it off-shore – for those who live there, I hope that’s the case. Puna is again a crap shoot, but with some South energy and N/E wrap, should get some size, potentially nice morning session. Though progressively over the next many days, the hunky high tide am will work out better for the second shift morning crew (by Thurs the third shift) if winds are conducive – though if the waves are big enough maybe it’ll override there being too much water to a certain extent. The Sunday/Monday NW will be blocked, but there is a swell coming through 290-305 degrees today which could slide through Maui and catch some S. Kohala – perchance an A-Bay teaser. Low probability and small window but we all have dreams…and A-Bay has had enough alone time. Otherwise some South Kona spots might work off that S moving through. (See wave model pict for tomorrow’s potential action and estimated directions - mmm, oranges poranges). Also extra clouds and showers heading in might help to mitigate windward winds some in the break zones (while keeping E-side wet, chilly, murky)…yet again, shall see. October 26th – Friday Ah, dark n wet Hilo. Nice cold river water. Good shit! Waves xtra bump this morning, also a little more size. Bayfront even wants to break; would be killer if you were a surfing rat. But really, South from Kawa to North Kohala Lighthouse will be picking up mix of N/E/S. Again, wind variable…will vary. Though trades are supposed to taper some and there should be enough rain for some glass-off it”ll be best to catch it early. Ya’ll know those sacred spots that sometimes stay protected even in the wind… that’s where to go. And watch today’s full moon tides! Anyway, enjoy the fun, there’s more where that came from – with increasing size. Potentially some windows opening up for lil action to reverberate through (South/)West side but, not as big as East and likely not until tomorrow. Can you imagine, Kona surfers are chompin’ at the bit over there…I’d stay far away. October 25 – Thursday ***update: Report, waves nice ‘n glassy w/ some size in Hilo this morn. Looks like the cloud coverage socked it in enough to keep the crazy trades at bay…. while other isles (and likely much exposed Hamakua) are blowing wild. Look for more increase East side tomorrow, through the weekend, plus some SE action esp. early next week. SW/Kona to S. Kohala totally blocked.*** NE side mostly choppy waves today. Trades avg. 20mph. Catch it early, avoid wind, watch extreme tides. Big Island mostly getting screwed with sloppy winter swell leftovers so far – well, we had E side waves all summer while most survived very flat conditions so let’s not complain. Anyway, try your fav local spot catches NE. Winds depending, Honoli’i might be the call – as well as the reefy / river mouth spots – should be something fun to play with…definitely bigger than it has been lately (If in Puna, could hit Bowls potentially/theoretically ). And the NE should be increasing still yet – while the trades trending downward for the weekend. Cross fingers. October 24 – Wednesday Consider today warm-up for action to come, late today and at least til the weekend. That will be for all East-catching breaks North to South. A mix of that NW wrapping in NE + increasing tradewind swell and some leftover SE push. Not huge but should find some overhead at the right spots. I’d keep a wishful eye on evening glass-off with the tide moving back down (watch extreme moon pull) – but these are “dry” tradewinds and typical tradewind showers aren’t expected until this weekend. So super early Thurs/Fri might be the call – get creative, surf somewhere new. Course if you’re thinking Maui for Halloween, go early and bring lil bigger board. October 23 – Tuesday Slept late, in a coma. Buoy 1 reading 10 feet 10 seconds already. Kauai about to have lots of fun…and so on…through the chain and hopefully, eventually, sometime tomorrow to make its way -with a more NE angle- N Kohala / Hamakua at least; maybe some for Hilo too – still nothing like the heights the outer islands will see but potential fun. Seems chances might be higher evening glass-off session (if it glasses off). Tomorrow morning, actually Ka’u to Puna might have more than anywhere else. But for today, again, looks like more inspired to jump in for a morning swim or longboard something E side, then check off some of those things on your To Do list. October 22 – Monday Sorry, hard to forecast no waves when getting lots of waves elsewhere. Well, it’s not that there are no waves Hawai’i Island, just you gotta search them out and catch the right tides. North / North East breaks on the North end of the island are best picks, with some push carrying through to spots like Keaukaha and small-kine Honoli’i. In the morning winds should be more off-shore at the former, most side-swipe plus thermal on-shore the later (right now AM water looks sweet glass). Later in the day winds should shift from South to East – and kinda keep switching East to West throughout the week – reports have been hazy conditions Puna/Hilo likely vog related. Speaking of Puna, depending on winds might catch some SE energy… Another NNW should plow through tomorrow, yet another Thursday, with solid overhead sets anticipated for Kauai (building late today), Oahu, Maui. And the Big Isle? It’s supposed to have a little more easterly component -plus high pressure system building some Tuesday- so cross your fingers, be good, put your money into the machine, etc. etc… October 21 – Sunday ***report small channels breaking fun yesterday, higher tide might not work as well today (11:47 but in-between might be fun’ens). bayfront no, honoli’i should have something, conditions look good at least, waipio likely, all fer now. already passed Kauai – they’re waiting for mon/tues; other isles goin*** Feedback yesterday of Waipio: overhead and surreal…as it is. Should be some of that today from the looks. But that NW that hit the rest of the islands is moving W and then swinging down and NE, so it’ll be interesting to see how it hits the rest of the coast. Same call as previously mentioned for Sunday action… all shores that catch North – just can’t figure size (today’s push was about 6 foot local style sets Kauai yesterday morning). Maybe Keaukaha and Bayfront won’t happen because of the direction shift, but Honoli’i should have something! Lighthouse? **Will add another update if can** (Shouldn’t we have one more buoy – NE of Hawai’i Island – I think yes!) October 20th – Saturday Lake Hilo still not happening – again, still hoping for Sunday. For Hilo to North Kohala – anything catching North. All depends on degrees. Hopefully it’s just enough to supply endless fun. Today? Waipio maybe? Worst case scenario you can have a nice picnic! (Still time to catch a morning plane…Oahu maybe?) October 19th – Friday Building intermittent NNW swells (every other day) which might make more presence Sunday Big Island, all beaches that catch North. Then another even larger potential Tuesday. Hope for overhead but we’ll see. In the meantime, today try Keaukaha for Hilo kids. Little bit more Hamakua to North Kohala. Also might be small kine choppy SE swell coming through today and maybe Sunday. October 18th – Thursday Looks like Hawai’i’s Thurs swell might hit Big Island’s N / NNE facing beaches some tomorrow but more increasingly larger swells after that through Tuesday. Instead of surfing today spend the time fixing the dings on your bigger board in case waves optimistically pull through from Lighthouse to Bayfront to Keaukaha – or like I said, do a weekend getaway and get guaranteed fun on your neighboring isle. Ah, winter…. October 17th – Wednesday Still waiting for tomorrow and mostly Saturday’s swell (hitting BI later in day or next) to generate some local action. Still staying tuned how much N is in the NNW as it’s all a matter of size and degrees. It does look hopeful for the shores that catch N and NNE so be patient…or grab a flight to Oahu, Kauai, for a guaranteed mini surf trip. October 16th – Tuesday High morn tide. Most of the rest of the isles will be enjoying some NNW kinda precursor to bigger push Thursday and even bigger one Saturday; bringing some much needed answers to the question, when are the winter swells coming? Giving some UP time to those spending too much of it lately sitting in the car wondering if they should bother paddling out in the manini waves, or finding themselves taking up paddle boarding, pondering the La Nina / El Nino debate about what this season might look like. But alas, not sure how these will filter in for Big Island, but it looks like there may be enough of a north (345-360 degrees) for it to slip by Maui some, potential Lighthouse action, Keaukaha, and if it shifts just a touch more N and has enough size could have some Bayfront sea flea fun end of this week…we shall see. N/NE surf zones should get slow increase to the supa small of the past couple days, with maybe more in store tomorrow (that would be mostly tradewind, which will decline after today, but then hopefully add in North wrappage after that). Not much for Kona still yet. ****fyi: maybe no reporting tomorrow**** October 14th/15th – Sunday/Monday S to N/ E and in between best bet again Hawai’i Island. Longboards. Slow, gradual increase for the East side beginning of week. Wednesday/Thursday E & NE might be something to look forward to. October 13th – Saturday Not much. Break out fish and longboards next few days. It’ll be North and North East if anything. NNW could slide in 350 degrees Monday or Tuesday; shall see.Won’t have much internet access next few days. Aloha. xo October 12th – Friday Thursday, the NNE (think it’s 0-20 degrees) was filtering in Bayfront. Only those diehards that feel inspired by sea fleas and sewage bay water made it out. Personally, prefer it at least a few inches bigger before I make the plunge. Don’t forget to get on the waiting list for the Hilo Bay Sea Flea Remedy balm because it sells out every year (not guaranteed for two hours completely bite-free). Imagine some of those more northern spots that catch the NNE -especially reefy or shore break zones- were fun, and should continue through today. Regular NE spots might get some small kine wrappage + small kine trades = big sized boards (maybe if the minor 10-30 degree fetch that’s supposed to cruise through today does anything could add touch more). Couple remaining jolts to S/E registering on the buoys as of Thurs. PM, but today not so much. Catch the right tide moments to get the most out of the situation. Take care, have fun, xo. October 11th – Thursday Should be some remnants Pohoiki – but don’t wait ’til high tide / wind combo. South zone Hawai’i Island best bet today. Kona got some wrap but it’s the desperate kind – small ones rolling in and collapsing all the way down the line – maybe as the tide fills and pushes little bit more? (see Banyans pict) Could also be small kind action NNE (if not today maybe tomorrow) for those spots N of the island that catch. Otherwise most buoys down, most spots small and tradewind not picking up ’til early next week. Fishes highly recommended. October 10th – Wednesday Okay, the next month or so this will be sporadic at best…but stick with me, I get lonely. If I could surf today, I would grab my two fave boards, go down South and camp out for a few days. South East and South and any spots that catch should be lovely. Only factor winds but clouds could hold it steady. South will wrap West side too, maybe moreso tomorrow. For now East side good time for the SUP boarders to learn how to use their gear. North East supposed to make it’s way later this week but don’t think it’ll hit Hilo like last week’s tradeswell but northern part Kohala/Hamakua could be small fun…we shall see. See ya! October 9th – Tuesday Late report – better than no report? Well, will be out of service area for next few so… we’ll see. Puna looked nice and glassy but low tide and swell hadn’t made its way in. Bay side beautiful…but manini. Small hollows wit spit sneaking in at Bowls and Shacks had some for longboarders. Should get better with high tide push and swell bump – if wind doesn’t attack first. Secrets definitely. Swell more likely to add size tomorrow and Thursday, so Pohoiki will be the call. South should be fun and Kona South-catching spots should pick up little bit of it as well. Otherwise most East back down to baby waves; longboards and fishes. xo October 8th – Monday Again similar to yesterday, except winds and waves slowly decreasing East side. Still, should have some fun today and tomorrow at least. Catch the second shift with the 7:25 am low coming up (high tide at 1:37pm). Christmas buoy showing – South to come through maybe tomorrow. Puna could be pumping. Ka’u: someone told me was actually nice -and not too windy- end of last week… but… I don’t mean to be racist, but they bodyboard so… who knows. S. Kona or spots that catch South could get some over next couple days (maybe starting more like Wednesday) – and they will take what they can get. I seriously need a massage. October 7th – Sunday East: Similar to yesterday, increase in winds should add some size, chop could get on it earlier though likely intermittent glass-off throughout the day. Some heavy rain will keep the rivers running, but not enough to stop the waves, which yesterday were breaking outside at mostly head high (and a few +). Morning pretty sweet but even the high tide didn’t kill it. Glassy most of the day ’til evening session; which got bit more sloppy faster peaky but absolutely good fun. Catch any river mouth East side Hilo to Hakalau (more North likely to get winds earlier); and remember HASA surf contest Honoli’i – I dare you to find parking. Puna best alternative with size but crowded weekends. Catch Bowls before the rippers wake up from their hangovers and potential stormy seas. North spots that get East wrap should have something. South windsurf. Rest of the island go fish. October 6th – Saturday East again place to be – mostly same report as yesterday. Tradewind swell slowly increasing, should be nice when glassy, and on the pushing morning tide. Hilo: Still strong currents but likely more waves starting to break to head high outside the muckity-muck, though the inside/shorebreak has been consistent fun most of the past week. Puna: Should also increase, and then early next week get another South swell for more action. Real early to avoid stormy seas. South: Windsurfers if that, very windy, small craft advisory. North: Spots catching East wrap. West: Sleep in. <<Heads-up, Sunday October 7th is HASA contest at Honoli’i.>>

…FAR NORTHEAST OF THE MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS…CONTINUES TO WEAKEN AND DRIFT TOWARDS THE SOUTHEAST. HOWEVER…TRADE WINDS ACROSS THE ISLANDS REMAIN GUSTY AS THE PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN THE HIGH AND EQUATORIAL LOW PRESSURE REMAINS STEEP. STRONG TRADE WINDS CONTINUE TO PUSH SHOWER-BEARING LOW CLOUDS ACROSS THE ISLANDS…KEEPING WINDWARD AND MOUNTAIN AREAS QUITE SOGGY. SOME OF THESE SHOWERS ARE REACHING LEEWARD AREAS AS WELL…ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT AND DURING THE MORNING HOURS. WE EXPECT THIS WEATHER PATTERN WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK AS THE HIGH WEAKENS BUT ALSO AS THE ASSOCIATED RIDGE PRESSES CLOSER TO THE ISLANDS.

October 5th – Friday [[[Midday Update: Hilo: Lil kiddle Waikea school surf contest today at Privates - they got one mean blow horn wooo! Waves coming through, even high tide, peaky inside sections much fun, much better than yesterday. Still nice conditions as of 1:40pm; a few early morning gusts did come through but cleaned up quick. Can see a little more push, nice lines, and river -though still strong- more calm than past couple days. Before the rains pick up and gets it flooding again could be a few good sessions this weekend. Puna: Report yesterday morning at Bowls nice, barreling and glassy. Today still got size but winds on it early. Also, something about the road being closed - as of yet reason unknown]]]. East: Less rain last night at least in town could see a less caustic river, maybe allow more of the tradewind swell to show (yesterday stayed avg. chest high – best was fast inside chasers – stayed glassy again through early afternoon). High tide 12:05am so early upswing best bet. The high pressure is supposed to weaken through the weekend but at the same time move more Southeast thereby potentially generating more action. I would hate to be unnecessarily optimistic though. And of course, more rain should come with it. Still some waves Puna but if you’re not already there it’d suck to do the drive just to find storm conditions; crapshoot. Rest is same: South windy, Kona sleepy, North small E wrap…and that’s a wrap. October 4th – Thursday [[[smaller than yesterday. river mostly killing it, running supa strong hilo, shortening rides, except some peaky fast inside sections. if glassy moments low tide could be better later]]] East side: Early morning with the tide push should be the call. With the tradewinds kickin ass should have some push and size (dependent on how the river’s hitting it -jacking it up or killing it- upwards of head-high sets). And if you’re late and it’s already high, fallback position includes fun inside shorebreak; if it’s not too choppy might even be worth the staph or ear infection or rare disease caught soakin’ in the brown toxic river muck. Dirty barrels and all. Puna has been experiencing their famous brand of storm chop but there’s a chance for a glass or side swipe morning if you’re lucky. South still too windy unless you have the rigging for it; surely some windsurfers are taking advantage of the 35 mph gusts. Kona could have desperate Pine manini’s. And North getting East wrap like Keokea could work. Despite some moments Hilo stayed smooth yesterday ’til the afternoon when the winds wreaked havoc so today might also allow a decent timeframe to find your sess. The currents won’t likely be calming down with consistent rain for the next many days; actually this weather pattern predicted ’til next Wednedsay when the high weakens. A break from overwhelming heat and hint of coming winter – tropics style. October 3 – Wednesday Arg, this thing wouldn’t let me post in the surf report this morning… East/ Hilo: Still some brown as the rain continues its night and day on-off tropical high pressure downpour pattern. Some swell but morning high combined with river doesn’t equate to too much -some shoulder high- potentially better later taking all relevant factors into consideration [[[9am update: already looking better!]]]. At least it nicer than yesterday. Puna: could have some of the East without the current, dependent upon winds/stormy-style yet again. All other sides too windy or too small. N that allows for E wrap could supply needed thrills for those in the vicinity. Surf Tip of the Day: Look for windows of opportunity. October 2 – Tuesday [Hilo: Deceiving swell as river killing the breaks -leaving it chest high-, and high tide morning not helping much / though if it was low it would likely pull the river water in a wider radius. It is glassy. Not worth the diseases. Puna still best bet. Tide has a slow slope drop; if winds stay mellow catch it as low as you can...building trades will surely tackle it eventually. Glass-off periods? After all that heavy rain, hello clear hot hot day with not a cloud in sight. (Gusts supposed to hit 35 mph) We'll see what the afternoon brings....] Swell up some so it’s up to you to find the windless windows…that is if you want to dare the run-off waters. Puna if less stormy kine seas should be nice, otherwise, potentially -if it kicks up one more notch- breaking outside current so Hilo’s Point or better yet Tombs might be nice… (we shall see). October 1 – Monday [[UPDATED UPDATE: Hilo glassed off to chocolate brown yum. Any glass in Puna is probably best bet overall]] [UPDATE: Okay, so far winds not very forgiving. Give the ocean atmosphere a few days to churn up something good. Honoli'i a chopfest, while the Bay is kinda glass - so maybe there is a session to be had during some conglomerate of elements. Otherwise, we're saturated at 110%; muddy, wet...ah, old Hilo is back! Tourists and new residents enjoying a rainless tropical jungleland are freaking out and calling their travel agents. Just wait 'til it's 40 days and 40 nights...] Winds forgiving, gots surf in that S/E sector next few days; South as well. Hilo smaller than Saturday fun but rising ’til Tues might show bump up, as a high pressure cruises into strong tradewind position. Adding to more sporadic downfalls; cats, dogs, pigs. Hopefully not falling off cliffs into ravines attracting too many sharks; unless it’s the rare breed of cuddler shark. Hey, why does my spell check insist cuddler is not a word?!? Whatevers… Let’s just hope the rain keeps the wind in check, as it has been, but not so much the rivers can’t relax and take a breather. Check the nook ‘n cranny spots and avoid the crowds. Or buy a twenty foot board and take them all down. If you’d like the breakwall shortened and water flow circulating and “natural” artificial reefs created to satisfy the fish supply and much needed surf spots for huge Big Isle deficiency: <CLICK HERE>. Um, actually there is no clicking, you best just become a politician and steal back the funds from like Green Harvest and put them to much better use. <<Small craft advisory Big Isle SE & Leeward waters 6am Oct. 1 to 6pm Oct. 3>>> September 30th – Sunday Does anyone want to do my laundry? Is the laundry mat crowded on Sundays? Imagine so. I dislike laundry mats. If the waves are really fun, which they look like, might find myself in deep avoidance, and slightly stank in second-day wear. Anyway, still some size -little smaller than yesterday/a few head-high sets- though tide was high when I checked, breaking a little more inside but might shift over the course of the next few hours – low isn’t too low at 12:30. Some wind chop but mostly preamble to rain and then cleans up for those patient enough to wait. This action is all happening East/SE side, otherwise…knitting is fun, and I think more people should pick it up, make some beenies for winter. Tip of the day: Cuddle your loved one like it’s the last time you may be able to do so. xo p.s. lots of rain, not too brown but a nice green river current, and fun floating debris. September 29th – Saturday [UPDATE: Sets head-high with push once tide came down off it's early morn supa-high. Still some action as of noon; Hilo went from stormy winds to nicely glassed off. Should be fun and less crowd than this morning, where longboarders and old-school guys on thick-ass boards looked like coke fiends who just dropped their last rock in the carpet...ugh.] Beautiful day already, East side Hawai’i Island. Puna might be picking up the most action, likely best to catch it early, hopefully it’s staying glassy. Sometimes those weekends, when everyone packs in a makes a day of it, the energy coalesces into a united force, and the ocean and rains acquiesce, and keeps it sweet and pumpin’; could happen today (ok, maybe not pumping…). Hilo should have some fun too, fish and longboards recommended, with a few aching to be shoulder high sets; catching the right tide again most important. Inside sections have proved fun; river has proved dull, but the rains have calmed down a bit… Early morning high, so maybe have breakfast with the family first. Kona side still small, Old A’s or Pines possibly catching teeny-tiny illusions of the South but…eh. For those enjoying the solitude, Ka’u could be nice this morning too. Oh, and Hilo: Kam St. closes 2:30pm to I think 2:20am so expect traffic jam and drunken drivers leaving late night; be safe. xo September 28th – Friday [MORN UPDATE: Waves nice and small today. Lots of longboarders sitting on the reef. Wait for them to go to work cause they have to work cause their boards cost more and most of them are older and have child support and houses and cars to pay off. Well, I gotta work today too but I'd like to get one decent session in. You can see some lines, it's just hitting weird, as the tide was still high when I checked but plunging into a nose-dive, hitting bottom at 9:28 - again the best time will likely occur as the tide is heading back up. I think that little peak in the swell will occur tonight as we sleep, so everyone is bringing their cars to Honoli'i's cliff's edge, blasting their brights, and working with the remainder of the full moon. That's after getting belligerent at Hilo's Hoolaulea - oh wait, that's tomorrow night (***click here for complete line-up***), well, we'll just get started early. SE hitting spots should be fun today and Saturday. See ya.]. Okay, it still looks like tradewind waves could come back up some, I mean, not from looking at the ocean right this second (Thursday niite), but from looking at the charts. So, how about Saturday as a head high something fun to do kinda day? Will that work for you? G-d, I hope so. And let’s hope today, Friday, is lovely and has some forerunners cause I’m ain’t gots me no fish, ‘n I ain’t gots me no longboard, and I’s certainly too lazy to be workin’ it dis hard on my lil ‘tater chip yo. Man I need one good night sleep. xo pssst, and if anything S/E is cruising through Pohoik’s it might start ‘morrow. Still some wackadoo tides ya’ll. September 27 – Thursday [UPDATE: RIVERS RUNNING, MUST HAVE RAINED A FEW BUCKET-LOADS ON THE MOUNTAIN. Rain swell might override ocean swell -which isn't much yet; what happened to the high pressure push?-, though there are some breaking outside. Barely shoulder high. Poho'iki might not be any bigger but could be nicer - the upswinging tide might still be the best bet for today... or jaunt on over to Kauai, could be going off...] East side: River mouths breaks catching some increasing swell today. Wednesday -only 2-4- had some fun ones on the tidal upswing, today should also catch best then, after the coffee angst morning crew leaves, maybe 10am – 2pm should score (otherwise if no can, try real early or real late). Should also look a little better, longer lines, more push (which will hopefully compensate some for the strong river currents that are giving jelly arms). Some head high sets. Puna should have some small kine; likely the Bay less chop though Bowls should catch nice if it’s clean. If not big enough, Deadies or Secrets. North might have something, from Waipio to Havi for those spots that catch the NE, but rainy, later windy. Hey, at least it’s something! September 26 – Wednesday East side report: Okay…trades increasing and though there are glassy lines still coming in, generating some shoulder high, they’re shorter and more weak than…the past weak. Look for the occasional set; catch it off the reef, or sit inside. Fish (ok, and longboards) highly recommended. Super low at 8:40am and super high at 12:46pm, so get it real early or best try 9:30am for the push. Otherwise yesterday’s high tide was kinda slow but did make for some fun shore break as predicted. Size might begin the upswing as the day progresses and hopefully minor rain will keep the winds from spoiling the conditions (which have stayed delicious this past week throughout the day) but this afternoon might see some chop. Starting Thursday into Friday, Sat…should be back to head high+. Rest up. Other sides: S = weakening. But another small push coming, more SSE angle. Puna dependent on winds; should get some E tradeswell the next few days as well. And with that extra S bump Saturday could combine to make something fun (or confusing); Poho’iki’s always a crapshoot. Bring stuff to barbecue while you’re waiting for the glass-off. W = go fishing. N = only the East wrap spots. NW will be, of course, adequately blocked so jet to Kauai for some real surf. xo September 25th – Tues East side still gots waves (albeit smaller, less push – see low res cel pict) and still glassy; and has been staying so through afternoon for the past few days. Extreme full moon tides, catch the low coming up, but the Honoli’i shore break kickin’ in as river calms a bit; look for some fun insiders even during higher tide. High pressure moving in will slowly bring more tradewinds and swell over the next few days; more significantly Thursday through the weekend. Though South decreasing, Puna will feel some effect, but much of it bumpy and dark waters. Don’t forget, it’s “bring your dog to the beach week.” So, grab the kids, pack a picnic, make a family fun day out of it! September 24th – Mon Swell down as expected but still some fun to be had East side breaks. Hilo waters dark with some pre-winter wake-up chill. If the river lost some power last night the shore break could be working. Kona to S. Kohala still paddling conditions. East side should stay consistent for next couple days. South is down but S/E Puna should have some action winds permitting. The buoys for S/E showing some activity, but again, likely on the slow decrease next few days. Not much in the forecast -at least that will hit this island- just yet. xo September 23rd – Sun Tradewind swell dropping as we speak, but still some action at all the East side river mouth breaks – which are glassy but lookin’ chilly pre-coffee. Low tide 6:21am so catch it early on its way up for some extra push. Monday should drop again another bit to probably 2-4 shoulder high sets and should continue throughout the week with variables such as wind chop, tide and river (though less rain in the forecast than the past few nights). Poho’iki should be happening through afternoon -hopefully the more protected bay is less bumpy- with small pushes throughout the week and little something more potentially for next weekend. Watch for the almost 3 foot waxing gibbous nearing full moon high tide at 1:15pm. Person who can say the italicized part five times the fastest wins themselves a pre-surf spam musubi; on me! Rest of you: who’s in charge of the beach barbecues? As far as I’m concerned it’s still summer and someone’s been slacking! Short ribs and Hinano please! (p.s. the first pict is Honoli’i yesterday, the second is Banyans this morning – think that’s the set – poor tings) September 22nd – Sat After last night’s Hilo style torrential rain you’d think it’d be a brown icky mess. Well, Honoli’i going off, breaking outside the river, glassy sheets of delicious fun (is that proper surf report lingo?) Well, neither is skipping the rest of the report to go surf…. toodles! September 21st – Friday The next few weeks of internet might be sketchy so we shall see how the reporting goes… today Honoli’i still looks fun, still some head high sets, nice ‘n glassy (and inbetween a few pre-rain wind gusts has stayed pretty nice through the afternoon the past few days) and it is…crowded with longboards. Yesterday they couldn’t quite handle the quick and sucking up waves at Point and grumbles abound as wave after wave was wasted by them pulling-out last minute over the bowl and/or ending up in comical over-the-reef somersaults (are we ready for winter???). The noon high tide might kill it some, as swell is down from earlier in the week, and the river is producing a scummy shore break for the inside jack-ups – not as bad at Privates. But an occasional set should pull through and the crowd will be down some so…. Another south should pound through, so if Poho’iki winds aren’t too stormy get your bigger board. Should be too S/E angled to get Kona, again, sorry (see wave model pict). And the NW will be blocked. S/E/some N that catches East are again the spots, and should have something all weekend (wind permitting). Wow, Friday already?!? September 20th – Thursday [Update: Sorry, I'm being Hilocentric, water still brown on the inside, still some sickies on the outside. With the tide coming up (and longboarders heading for work) right about now 7:30am is when you want to go...so why am I still drinking coffee at the cafe? Hmmm. Reef/Rash's tip of the day: (tho I won't touch the stuff) anti-biotic soap...or you might end up at the horny Hilo dermatologist asking what's this weird rash! Answer: Honoli'i water! And again: Don't park in the no parking zones! Hilo cops having a field day giving parking tickets (one ticket takes 30 minutes/two officers since they hardly ever write them). Oh and Kona, manini. South hitting zones though should have fun if the stormy conditions don't kick in - Puna that might mean Elevators and such. Have fun!!!!!] Likely won’t be able to update tomorrow, so in case that’s the case I’m reporting Wednesday nite…Hilo only…River running brown. People will surf whatever they need to in order to surf…myself included…as long as you avoid the high tide you should still get some head-high fun. Pray for just enough rain to keep it glassy, but not too much it gets muckity-muck. Should have waves through the weekend. Eaaast-cYde! September 19th – Wednesday [Hilo Update: Okay, yesterday was funday, cause the brown foam river's trying to kill it today - though rain is keeping it glassy for the most part. Still something to do; maybe better with a lower tide. And shower well after. xo] I heard Shacks side of Pohoiki was stormy but Elevators/First Bay was nice yesterday. Doesn’t matter, still think Hilo was the spot. So did a gabillion other people. Most of whom simply took up parking spaces (cause the crowd didn’t seem to equal the autos – maybe the university kids got too thrashed in the shorebreak to make it out) – and many of whom left with parking tickets. The fact the bridge is closed and it’s now a dead-end road really sheds light on how inefficient the parking situation has become. Anyway, the waves were delightfully fun especially morning as the tide was dropping off the high, and most of the longboarders were in, and it turned light off-shore, and barrels were curling off the bowl. Dave went to surf tombstones, ’cause that’s just what he does, but I’m not sure how great it was breaking. It’s all up a notch though for the S/E shores – though South might get out of control could find some good tow-in action. East at least head high plus. (Kona…looks like the action came in the form of some cloud coverage, as so far that’s about it as the South isn’t quite wrapping just yet). High tide 10am and even as it’s getting low stays a little thick – probably saving more than a few from some reef luv. Hopefully it’ll stay glassy most of the morning through early afternoon as it did yesterday and give us pockets of time where less people are out. Remember, don’t park where it clearly says No Parking, or Dayton will call the cops on your ass! September 18th – Tuesday [Update: I don't know why you guys are so lucky, town has been glassing off every time it seems the wind might be upon it. Consistent, barreling, fun stuff] Waves up East side and the rain is finally calming down right now 5am and hopefully stays that way. Not sure how long and hard it was going but look for some current and brown river muck (staph warning) to try to ruin what should otherwise be nice conditions in Hilo. Get it early, or look to potential glass-off periods during the day. Should be solid head high+ and likely stay that way all week. (Brand new longboard kids from the University, please stay inside…the break or the house. If your longboard is flying in the air your whole session be conscious, be aware, it means you are a danger to others around you so try training in areas where less people will have to suffer for your fun… ). Where was I, yes, all breaks getting N/E will be enjoying windswell. Puna will have waves all week too, and still going through the fluctuating swells pumping through (Pat says there are two more to come) and storm-style winds but you will be happy for the morning or afternoon glass-off (yesterday was windy from the get-go, but the winds often fluctuate daily there as well). The Wednesday funday should hit Bowls nicely, and Hilo could have some juicy, so we can only hope for clean conditions. Kona should have some small kine action – at this desperate stage of their two-swell summer the 2 footers should seem huge (I know, I’m being flippant now but likely this will be a sick Kona winter). pssst…looking for a place to stay in Hilo this month and next month in Kauai…just throwin’ it out there. xo September 17th – Monday Puna is blown out but who knows if some passing showers might glass it off during the day, in which case there are waves and catching it once the morning high comes down could work (also note, the separate S and E swells are hitting, so kinda funky but still some fun potential). Hilo’s also calling dibs on the tradewind mush, and tho a little bit cleaner, the river is running so wave selection minimum. Again, wait for a lower tide/rain glass-off and hope the river mellows out. Definitely can already see the build -especially at Point- of the upcoming trade swell so hopefully it’ll clean up a bit. Tombstones may work better if the river is still an issue these next few days. Kona morning glass might get a little SW strolling through, best if it happens before the winds turn and after the tide drops a little. Definitely some stuff heading our way, especially S/E quadrant. Wednesday this week’s funday. September 16th – Sunday Swells down but most of what was building around Hawai’i didn’t really hit BI quite right. Poho’iki is still probably the best spot and though the buoys aren’t showing much at the moment, the fluctuating Souths might bring a spell of action this afternoon. Otherwise Kona is still small though at least there’s something for the kids to ride, poor tings. Hilo again, slowly building but be patient. If the high pressure comes through for us could offer up some fun this week..starting a few days. And look for yet another south to come through in a couple days as well. September 15th – Saturday South tops again for Big Island but buoys dropping quick. Pohoiki will be smaller but still something to do this morning. Hilo’s a frustrating waist high but look for trade swell to slowly be increasing to fun+ levels maybe by Tuesday of next week. North West levels are up and some of it might maneuver its way into Kona today (though doesn’t look like quite yet). I’m bored…and need a new board. September 14th – Friday South will likely top it off today. Poho’iki is getting some tho it’s not slamming. But more push is coming -at a better angle- so if it doesn’t totally shape out today, this weekend will have some moments to be certain. Otherwise its cleaning up after a small bout of morning sickness. A couple spitters at Bowls, some fun at Shacks, especially for the longboarders. Inside looked fun too. And there was a pack out at Deadies and Elevators pretty early. Hilo is smaller but should pick up again this weekend too as will much of the island (except the NW) … hey, even Kona might finally see something in a few days. September 13th – Thursday This has to be one of the best September seasons Big Island in a long time. Not only are the waves super fun in town with a NE plus some trade swell, but we’ve got another nice punch to hit S/SE – maybe the best of it hitting Friday but surf all weekend. This S has slightly less East in it so not sure how Bowls will fare but most of Poho’iki should take it nicely. (And the Christmas buoy keeps fluctuating each day so just when it seems the swell is petering out it’ll pop up again – so keep that in mind). This S is hitting high surf advisory levels right now, so keep that in mind too. Surely Ka’u could be sick – a long hike might be in order. Havi to Hilo should have some ’til Friday (though looks just a little bigger in Hilo) though it was down from that surprising fun Tuesday. Best on the right tide, but enough push to jam on a fish even in the 2′+ high. As for Kona…I won’t bring it up again…anything that picks up any South is your best bet. September 12th – Wednesday Swell looks little smaller Honoli’i but lines still going, occasional head-high set, I’m convinced it’s the tide. 9:30 low so maybe wait for the push if you don’t mind occasional bumps though it might just likely glass off most of the day as it did yesterday. Pohoiki should have some fun ones today, as again all spots that get S/E/N. Sorry Kona kids, it’s just not happening. September 11th – Tuesday All N/E to S/E topping Big Island wave heights again. Looks like the incoming NW will actually angle into Kauai and Oahu better, so will the NE though we will see a jump up from yesterday (which jumped a notch from the day before) – which, though small, had some fun inside sections to play with…even when the chop came up. [HONOLI'I UPDATE: Point and mids going head high, with the tide coming up might have best we've seen there for past few weeks. Looks like winds want to get on it but may be wind-on, wind-off scenario.] Puna might go down some then back up again with another S (buoys look promising)…should keep doing that for a while – max about head high. Again again again, work the tide, the wind, the board. Hope for trades cause it’s too friggin’ hot! At least you’re happy you’re not baking in a waveless Kona (unless you are baking in a waveless Kona…in which case I’m sorry…but you can go to an air conditioned movie…or watch Britney’s VMA performance over and over again and be glad it’s not you…or go swimming with your dog…or get nekkid with your lvr…or eat breadfruit pie…or get a massage…or catch some lobsters and invite us over for dinner!…). At least Pines and Old A’s should have some incoming with the SW bump. Stay tuned! September 10th – Monday SUN NITE: In case I can’t get to this tomorrow, looks like might be one of the slightly up again days S/SE (as it keeps fluctuating). You just have to deal with the morning low and catch the beginning of it coming up…cause it’s better than the wind chop if you wait too long. Hilo’s got some fish fun, enough to enjoy the water at least. Ankle-slappers with an occasional knee-high in Kona (surely Pines has a little better luck than Banyans), also highly tide affected. Not much else to report. I’m sleepy…nai nai. September 9th – Sunday Puna dropped but still fun at the right tide, don’t wait too long as it comes up quick! Fish, longboard recommended. Buoys down, but still sporadic bursts of swell energy. Trades were at a balmy 0mph yesterday, but slowly rising. High pressure should move in slowly to cool us down, and hopefully bring us some E side waves… (looks a little bigger today than yesterday Honoli’i). And there are a few swells coming this week that might keep us entertained. For now, anything NE to SE to S will be best bet but you might need a little boost to help you imagine it’s bigger than it is. Between some showers, should be a beautiful day. September 8th – Saturday Puna will top Hawai’i Island waves again today – yesterday had some head highs, decent push, clean barrels before the winds came up, all breaks getting action. Get it early (well, not too early, but early enough to avoid wind while capitalizing on the tide push), though should have some funstuff throughout the day…throughout the weekend. As well Kawalo’alo/Ka’u – especially tomorrow. Otherwise, manini’s still in Hilo, though perhaps some North hitting N/NE angled spots maybe moreso Sunday into Monday. Picnic in Waipio early morning sounds sweet. Have a great weekend. September 7th – Friday Oy vey, as my peeps would say. That thing I was mentioning about our island scoring more waves so far end of summer, well, it’s about to turn. And that angsty feeling we all get in the winter, as we cruise the Kona/Kohala coast, wondering, where is that big swell everyone’s talking about, just to find out it to is going to be blocked by Maui…again…well… The short-lived NW that’s going to hit at least Kauai and Oahu isn’t huge but should be fun winter intro….for them. For us, nada, but the swells are coming from all-kine directions so actually we still might be able to take advantage of that sporatically pushing SE. Today Poho’iki, the weekend farther SSE. The trade swell, eh, much more fun to body surf. Mellow barbecue stuff. Good day/weekend to teach the kids. September 6th – Thursday Well, it’s not as if the other islands are getting waves and we’re not – perhaps we’ve actually scored better so far doing some serious SE blockage. And considering September usually seems like the slowest surf month for the islands (minus an occasional hurricane) it hasn’t been absolutely horrible..so far. Kinda end of summer south swells, waiting/brewing big winter north swells, it’s a…transition period. Today there might be some slight, borderline annoying windswell for Honoli’i (especially for those of us without a longboard), with perhaps a little of that north tweaking through. The river was a bore yesterday but it didn’t rain as much last night so we might fare better. Hope the tide coming up morning session is as clean as yesterday; though only shoulder-high actually many barrels to be had off the reef and inside Privates. Otherwise, Keaukaha might show a little from the North bump. Waipio could be pretty with a small shore break. And Poho’iki, though down again from yesterday’s push, could top the heights…for the next few days. If it’s bogging just surf the reef zones, Secrets could be fun. Get it all early, if it’s anything like yesterday it was dark and choppy later in the day…though people were still surfing it, of course. Psst, our UV index is still off-the-charts; maxing out at 12 (extreme), so gob da zinc. Look forward to my sunscreen article coming soon (important tips for you burners). Hope you guys at least scored some $9 inter-island airline tickets during GO! and Hawai’ian 24-hour price war. September 5th – Wednesday Big Island surf report is as follows: Dear G-d, Can Pat Caldwell please do a Hawai’i Island forecast someday? Okay, Westside grom and gromettes still fighting over inside scraps at Banyans. Poho’iki was smaller but had some yesterday morning: Deadies on the right tide nice n’ hollow; inside 2nd Bay jacking up and barreling – imagine if it didn’t get windy the evening session was good stuff. It’s like Christmas with the (SE) Christmas Isle buoy back on, and it showed “moderate energy in the 14-16 second band by mid Sunday into Monday”, which -now seen on buoy 4- should cruise Poho’iki yesterday afternoon through Wednesday. A slightly different tide to pay attention to. Actually everything is about the tides, wind and fickle short-burst swells coming S, E, N…so all you can do is hope that you get to the beach while it happens to be working. Honoli’i trying to capitalize on the N bump, the trades and lil bit South wrappage is trying to eek out some head-high and the call might be early morning while the tide’s coming up, or evening sesh when it’s heading back down: Point is starting to show and worst case scenario Mids and Privates looked decent/clean yesterday eve. (UPDATE: River is running) The whole Hamakua Coast into Keokea might have small but pretty stuff. Trades around 15-20mph, going down touch then back up for the weekend, adds minor/moderate wind swell. Oh, and a NW is to hit HI lata this week; nevermind cause it will be Maui-blocked. Meditate, use your instincts, you might get lucky, catch the ocean in the moment – will be fun with the right disposition…the right board…. (there’s nothing heading our way the next few…) September 4th – Tuesday The buoys are all down from the weekend, but little South bumps coming through the week should hold some fun for S/SE and maninis for the W side that catches South – same story. Also some North bursts could maneuver with the trades and some SE wrap for potential fun Honoli’i and E river mouths (small kine build for today and Wednesday then again late in the week) – tho it did rain hard last night, so we’ll have to see how brown it is. Poho’iki is likely the call again. Wherever…recommend bringing the fish or longboard j.i.k. Check out the koo-koo tides again. Likely a slow week but maybe some E/trade swell coming next week. Will update as needed. September 3rd – Monday Wow, is it the third already? Was gonna camp out one night but the whole Labor Day weekend thing sucked me in; lucky had some extra clothes in the car. Sooo, the swell was rockin’ one of the most beautiful places on earth, Poho’iki, this whole party weekend, and even though it’s dropped some it’s still going down there, all breaks, and for the most part glassy all day (some periods strong off-shore, some side-swipe, small kine chop). With the thick morning high, likely Shacks inside. Otherwise, South Point zone still has some and looks like Kawalo’alo could be going off tomorrow, with another little south bump filtering in. There’s also a little NE energy punch, which could bolster the very slowly building E trade swell, so anywhere Kapa’au (Keokea) to Hilo, especially the reefy/shore breaks should have lil something, though more of it tomorrow. Hopefully it won’t get too choppy before the high tide starts coming down this afternoon. Again West side is small and only select spots that pick-up a small South like Pines and Old A’s will have anything ridable. Brah, we lucky da East Side got surf like 350 days of the year! (see wave model pict for tomorrow – shows why Hawai’i’s SE is getting little something extra off the south push!) August 31st – Friday Ka’u or Puna, still the best bet. Look for winds up, though Pohoiki has been running with the Gods – staying glassy most of the day. Absolutely gorgeous out there, all breaks going, and lots of fun waves to be had. Though buoys showed some decrease, should be another S bump today and likely waves throughout the weekend. East side should be coming up a little too, with windswell plus a little NE energy. Not huge but definitely good stuff. August 30th, Thursday – Hawai’i Island Waves were just coming up Poho’iki yesterday morning. Some lovelies out at Third Bay but tons of guys too, plus a jet ski or two. Uck. Second Bay crowded with longboarders, so opted for the Shacks crowd. After the first hour finally started breaking inside off the reef and we could snag a few. Bowls wasn’t quite happening on the too low tide but ended up nice, but guess is tomorrow the whole thing will be taking off. Wind tried to ruin it, I know it was supposed to turn more SE but it just kept glassing-off – what’s up with that! Okay now, very important factor, morning full moon high is 4:23am, full moon low is 10:18am, afternoon high is 4:27pm. Oh yeah, and Kona, well, besides those few spots mentions, not much. Might look better for them Friday (swell model on left – oooh, but like the yellow pushin into Puna mo’ better… Costco run = cancelled!). August 29th, Wednesday – Hawai’i Island South Point area should be overhead, but for the east side city dwellers a drive into Puna is again the only call. Should still be building, buoys are showing. Kona gets those breaks that have the most reef and receive the south angle best, again Old A’s, Pines. Likely to keep building though – let’s keep the faith! Oh, and hopefully the trades will start a steady rise, not only to benefit Hilo surfers but so we don’t have to change our clothes three times a day because of the sticky, icky heat. August 28th, Tuesday – Hawai’i Island Waves are still not worth a trip to Kona unless you are already there – in that case Pines and Old A’s. It should keep filling in throughout the day, likely late afternoon, more likely Wednesday or Thursday. Otherwise, Puna is the call at the right tide. Wind swell should pick up some -from tiny- through the week as well. Crazy low at 8:48 (let the longboarders have it ’til then), crazy high at 3:28 – so catch late morning or evening glass-off. Still yet, another beautiful day… August 27th, Monday – Hawai’i Island Waves will start their upswing today; anything that catches the south. Should be nice and solid, likely tomorrow or Wednesday’s session – a slow decline, then another South coming through. Light tradewind may add a few inches, to the quick moving wind waves cruising through East side. But Kona, Ka’u, or Puna’s the ticket – so enjoy the fun. Note the extreme full moon negative low at 8am and three foot high tide at 3pm. August 26th, Sunday – Hawaii Island Same as the 25th, just maybe, maybe some of that NE eeking through East side. A little eeking through Kona. It’s all about the right tide. The right board. The right perspective. August 25th, Saturday – Hawaii Same as the 24th. Just add a keiki surf contest at Shacks/Pohoiki so unless you want to help and/or like to surf 1st Bay with 50 others don’t bother. Otherwise the water looks sooo beautiful, and its such a gorgeous day, might as well get out there in some form or fashion. Significant South swell should start later Monday for good sizes for the S/SW Tuesday and Wednesday. Sounds like a Costco run is in order. Trades should pick up again early next week for small kine something E side as well. August 24th, Friday – Hawai’i Again the same only smaller. 8-10am Poho’iki, or South Point somewhere, is the best bet. Otherwise, here are all the links for the yoga classes you should go to, stretch it all out, give da surfin’ body some luv!, get ready for some potential surf starting again early next week. (most classes are $12-15) HILO: Yoga Centered, Balancing Monkey ($7), PUNA: EastSide Yoga Shala, Yoga Oasis, Kalani Honua (donation), WAIMEA: Boundless Yoga Center, KONA: Big Island Yoga, Kona Yoga (check out her blog too), Kona Pilates, Shambhava ($10), SOUTHPOINT: check Kau News for info, HAVI: I know there’s one up there, just can’t find it. Okay, have a good one! August 23rd – Hawai’i Unless you’re heading Ka’u, think Poho’iki has the only decent waves (see graph). Get the low coming up tide (6-10 am). Shackin’ longboarders, a few barrels at Bowls, Deadies small kine sickies, maybe Secrets too – once the tide gets near maxing (12:50p.m.) it’s sloooow! As for the Westside: this is the sadness that is Kona (see pict – Banyans, 6pm Wed.), all waiting for the SW or NW or something to come to them. Bet Pines was -or will be manana- a little more mana. August 22nd – Hawai’i Island You know, Poho’iki might be the biggest spot on all the islands for the next few. Though the winds have been switching each day from on to off-shore, if we get lucky today will be just as nice as it was yesterday. High tide at noon but it’s coming up steep ‘n’ quick and best to get the push. I’m crossing my fingers. Otherwise the river was annoying at Honoli’i tonight, Tuesday, but if it doesn’t rain you could catch a few fishables in the morn to be sure. Aloha! August 21st – Hawai’i Island EARLY PM UPDATE: Poho’iki was head-high to over-head, absolutely off-shore and all breaks going, even with the high tide, though if it holds up might just get better again lata today. Honoli’i’s a bit smaller but might get good for the evening session – we shall see! Oh, and that SW bump might not do much for Kona ’til Thursday. AM: Okay, now the buoys are toning down a bit. But yesterday was a sweet surprise, as it’s nice to have waves with enough push you hardly need to paddle for them. SW might be acting up a bit later in the day (can only imagine how angsty the Kona kids are getting), otherwise it’s all East -somewhere before or after the 11:00 high- and likely Puna with the largest size. Besides the trades, what’s upcoming? …Pat says:

“Into the long range, the primary jet stream near New Zealand is ending its hibernation near Antarctica of the past several weeks and is starting to form a long, wide equatorward loop east of New Zealand. This type pattern steers storms more northeastward and results in more high seas aimed at Hawaii. At the surface, a storm is now entering the Hawaii swell window with 40-50 knot winds over 5000 nm out due south of south island in the 195-200 degree band. Long period energy from this area should fill in next Monday, notching the surf up. Models show the storm becoming very powerful and broad later today through Wednesday, with potential for a high surf episode locally by next Tuesday into Wednesday. Hints of a followup storm later this week, bringing average to above average southern shore surf for late August to early September, out of 180-200 degrees”. (Kona fun!)

August 20th – Hawai’i PM UPDATE: Oops, guess buoy 4 was higher than I thought. Honoli’i right tide going off. Nice off-shore and barrels. Even some second reef and certainly over-head. Where were you? xoxo Poho’iki had some umph yesterday as the beach maxed-out (with people) and the local lunchable vendors sold-out. Winds that were side-swiping Hilo (though conditions in Hilo stayed nice ’til the afternoon) blew straight off-shore for Puna; which entertained the masses with some solid overhead. Though small, Hilo did fill in some and the NE push even got the Point to break nice during the right tide and gave the head-high sets a little more power than the past few days. All of which will hopefully carry through somewhat today – likely more reserved (buoy numbers have decreased). Rained hard last night though, so expect some river action. College kids start school today (Absolutely amazes me that people actually come here to get a college degree at UH! If you’re not taking Hawaiian studies, Marine Biology, Meteorology/ Astronomy… welcome to one of the most useless attempts at higher learning! … but at least you can pretend to surf between classes – yeehaa!)

August 19th – Hawai’i

It’s all East side, yet again, with Hilo and Puna and maybe some Mill or Waipio action. There 10-20 trades with a little NE push filling in, even at it’s most windy in Hilo yesterday it was still pretty nice, never quite getting too choppy as light rain and clouds are holding it all in. If you want to have fun there’s definitely fun to be had. And with a little less rain last night perhaps the rivers have calmed down a bit. High at 7:48 this morning, might be good while it’s coming up, or could be nice all afternoon; barbecue at the beach!

August 18th – E. Hawai’i

Small waves this morning might improve a little if the on/off rain continues to keep the glass and the tide recedes a bit. Longboard/funboard…I’m getting bored always saying that. The river is running Hilo. Hoping the NE pushes a little, maybe starting later today but more likely tomorrow. Puna could be fun. Pat’s call: “Into the long range, models are showing a change to the jet stream pattern with a more favorable track for Hawaii surf production next week, hinting toward moderate or higher surf locally for the last few days of the month. It is too early for confidence in model output.”

August 17th – Hawai’i

Essentially the same surf report as yesterday – East side trade wind swell. Clouds did keep the ocean glass in Hilo all day yesterday, there’s just not enough to make waves once the tide gets tooo low or after it fills in in the afternoon (though tides’ve been less drastic than the recent week). The tiny SW might make Old A’s and Pine Trees have something but…. Not much to look forward to either. Either the trades have to magically bump up or that little NE coming on Sunday might add a little. Otherwise we’re back to fun board/longboard, do your yoga, go to the gym, get ready for winter scenario. Oh and Pat says, “For southern shores, the weak storm east of New Zealand this past Sunday gained strength as it moved east and as it aimed the seas more and more east of Hawaii. A small episode from 180-190 degrees is likely starting next Tuesday, peaking Wednesday, and dropping into Friday.” Can that do anything for our South/West shores? We will hope.

August 16 – 3:15 am – E. Hawai’i

Hawaii’s Tsunami warning canceled due to earthquake in Peru (which also has volcanic activity – recall ash plumes and last year’s evacuation in Southern Peru) but we’re awake now because of yet another late nite quake here, a 3.8 in the northeast rift zone of Mauna Loa (and the Tsunami Center reports no tsunamis expected). Lighter than the 5.4 of two days ago but it’s certainly hard to fall asleep! And there’s some concern, especially with our recent volcanic activity and immersion in drama, that perhaps all these tremblers are precursors. So, back to swell, considering all the hoopla, the waves are pretty small so you need to find the right reef or shore break at the right tide today – though surely some fun to be had. Grab the fish, grab the longboard. Hopefully the rivers will have lost some of their ooomph as the rains have subsided. There’s minor buoy activity, mostly tradewind swell and not much else in the forecast. Catch it early. Schools open again. Interesting to note, our earthquake came just after this potential sea level rise was to occur due to the Peru Earthquake…:

TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER 4 NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER EWA BEACH HI 412 PM HST WED AUG 15 2007 TO – CIVIL DEFENSE IN THE STATE OF HAWAII SUBJECT – FINAL TSUNAMI ADVISORY EVALUATION:

THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER HAS CANCELLED THE REGIONAL TSUNAMI WARNING AND WATCH IT ISSUED FOR OTHER PARTS OF THE PACIFIC. BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA THERE IS NO DESTRUCTIVE TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAII…

HOWEVER… SOME COASTAL AREAS IN HAWAII COULD EXPERIENCE SMALL NON-DESTRUCTIVE SEA LEVEL CHANGES AND STRONG OR UNUSUAL CURRENTS LASTING UP TO SEVERAL HOURS. THE ESTIMATED TIME SUCH EFFECTS MIGHT BEGIN IS 0214 AM HST THU 16 AUG 2007

August 15th – 1pm – Hilo

Ooops, bad surf reporter, went surfing instead. Hurricane downgraded and all survived. More rain before the storm then when it was to hit. Actually, wasn’t sure how bad the water conditions would be, as far as the river mouths go, but Hilo -smaller than we all expected- wasn’t too bad. The Mill was firing yesterday and pretty good this morning too. Honoli’i was glass and is still glass but river push shortening the selection at Point, and don’t want to bathe in the run-off too much but Privates had some fun’uns. Off shore, up to head-high, catch as many barrels as you can. Low tide pushing in afternoon could be fun. Hope the trade winds kick up and the rivers calm down for tomorrow. xo Oh, Waipio might be nice too. Haven’t heard ’bout Pohoiki and was thinking it might be windy but actually might be calm and sweet. Kona flat as usual summer.

August 14th (UPDATE) – Hilo/Hawai’i

Waves nice, beach closed – even the road to Honoli’i. Schools closed, libraries, parks, etc. Parts of South Point area evacuating. As for surf, maybe if you can get down to Hakalau… Otherwise the trendy thing to do is grab up the last of the batteries and propane at Walmart and hope you don’t need to use it; go home, snuggle, keep an eye on family, friends, neighbors, maybe there’s a new Netflicks in the mailbox… xo

August 14th – Hawai’i

If in doubt, don’t go out! May try for one last session at Honoli’i – which should be overhead+ – before this all kicks into gear. Flossie (down to a category 2 but still carrying heavy weather) is just about upon us. By this afternoon, stay away from river mouths. Flash flooding imminent! Anyone SE quadrant, beware da ocean. Don’t be a tourist. Stay safe! xoxoxo

August 13th PM – E. Hawai’i

Best bet ‘morrow might be most early morning Hilo, pre-wind factor, pre-flash flood factor. Winds go from 20MPH TO 60MPH gusts (that equals some big seas) later Tues so if there’s some glass-off or residuals after the fact…we shall see. Puna/Ka’u supposed to get to an unsurfable 20 feet…hope the new Poho’iki paka holds up. Speaking of which…hope the cliff above the showers at Honoli’i doesn’t landslide more with the ivy removal. Also hope the helicopters don’t have to pick up Ronnie Downing at the breakwall. Check ur leashes! Oh, and all the bruhaha – not expected to do much Kona side. (p.s. update: yes, the earthquake was nice and strong for those of us in these plantation houses!!! hmmm…meteor shower, earthquake, hurricane…in 48 hours…and the lava’s heading to Puna…not to be taken lightly…)

August 13th – E. Hawaii

Same ting sed last nite, but wave little more umph. Hilo right tide and glass-off fun today, some solid overhead. Catch it while you can. So far river is in check. Still don’t need the bigger boards yet. How’z Pohoiki…I have no idea. But Maverick suggests 3-5 blown-out / closed-out and increasing Puna/Ka’u to 3x overhead. Hilo is mostly getting the high pressure right now, then add some rain with some upcoming hurricane wrap – should get the most protected version with most ridable conditions (though we could just see a big mess for the next two days). Still curious how it’ll pass around the West side Kona for late Tues. early Wednesday. Hurricane Flossie should pass within 70 miles as a category 3 hurricane starting tonight, Tuesday, 2am-ish. Again, take precaution, be safe. xo

August 12th PM – E. Hawai’i

Waves already coming up some Hilo. Few wind spells, rain spells, glass-off. Just beautiful calm b4 da storm.

August 12th – Hawai’i

Still not sure how this will play out. Remember that last hurricane that stay hurricane force but strolled 200 miles south of Hawai’i Island, and that I avoided the brown, stormy seas -the surf sucked after it actually hit- and instead videotaped the flash-flooding rivers and contemplated how much more force was needed to take some of our Hilo bridges down. So this one is forecast to turn back to a tropical storm but get within 100 miles of the Big Island, and we shall see. We may find ourselves surfing the forerunners and the aftermath (and trades -which will disperse some while Flossie hits but then the high should reestablish itself- should keep something 30/40degrees Thusday and Friday), in which case stay on alert, something should start Monday with the Flos ‘n strengthening trade wind flow. Puna might be the first best spot. Could be high advisory but forecasts vary, depending on the break avg. 4-6 HI style. 100 percent chance of rain forecast for Tuesday night through Wednesday, winds should kick up. Buckle down, be safe. CHECK THE EVENTS TAB ON THE TOP OF THE PAGE, DON’T MISS THE METEOR SHOWER TONIGHT!!!!

August 11th PM – Hawai’i AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI 340 PM HST SAT AUG 11 2007 SYNOPSIS…FLOSSIE TO PASS SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. WINDS AND SHOWERS TO INCREASE AS EARLY AS MONDAY.

DISCUSSION…THE SCENARIO OF A WEAKENED FLOSSIE PASSING SOUTH OF THE STATE LATE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY CONTINUES TO BE FAVORED DESPITE ITS SLIGHTLY STRENGTHENED 120 KNOT MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ITS PROJECTED PATH LATER CONTINUES TO PLACE FLOSSIE UNDER SHEARING UPPER LEVEL WINDS AND OVER COOLER THAN 80 DEGREE WATER…A RECIPE FOR WEAKENING. FLOSSIE IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO A TROPICAL STORM WHEN AS IT PASSES TO THE SOUTH NEXT WEEK. IT SHOULD PASS WITHIN 100 MILES SOUTH OF THE BIG ISLAND TUESDAY NIGHT. TRADE WINDS AND THEIR SHOWERS SHOULD INCREASE NEXT WEEK AS THE PRESSURE GRADIENT TIGHTENS AND A LARGE AREA OF OPEN CELLULAR CLOUDS NORTH OF FLOSSIE ARRIVES BEGINNING MONDAY. MORE BENIGN AND DRIER TRADE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO RETURN THURSDAY.

August 10th PM – Hawai’i

So we may just have to wait until a Flossie Tuesday and hope there are glass-off moments with the rain. Though it’s coming in SE, there is a high pressure ridge to the North which may super-charge the East and let Hilo go off (Big Island and Maui likely to block the other isles). Variables must all come into play properly so we don’t just end up with muddy, choppy mush. But with these storms there are usually some surfable sessions in the mix – so we’ll keep it on the positive. And hope the trades do slowly increase a little into the weekend, though minimal it might be, something so we can get a little warm-up for the upcoming swell, and cool-off from this heavy heavy heat.

August 10th – E. Hawai’i

Flossie has gone hurricane and is calculated to travel South of Big Island in four days (was hoping it would cut up the East side), though by then it is forecasted to weaken. Should bring rain and swell, but we’ll see to what degree. Might bring those weird angle waves to Honoli’i mids (with potential poo water), Pohoiki’s Shack’s, Third Bay, Ka’u, and then hopefully as it cruises around the back side we might get some Lyman’s, the Harbor and such in Kona. Otherwise, catch your wind swell again today, as that’s all there is, before it gets too mush.

August 9th – Hawai’i PM Update

The 2007 Pacific hurricane season started May 15th in the Eastern Pacific and June 1st in the central Pacific and will last until November 30th. So far, it’s the third lowest seasonal activity since the geostationary satellite era began in 1966. Good news in regards to hurricane damage, bad news for surf action. Of course we don’t really need a hurricane, a close enough tropical storm or depression is actually better. CNN update: “Tropical Storm Flossie formed on Wednesday far out in the Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Mexico’s southern Pacific coast and Hawaii. National Hurricane Center forecasters predicted that Flossie would remain a tropical storm, and that its wind speeds could peak around 66 mph, short of hurricane strength. The storm’s rapid forward movement and expected shift toward a more northwesterly track could bring it closer to Hawaii by early next week. However, if the storm moves further north, it would encounter cooler waters and weaken. Tropical storms derive much of their force from the energy contained in warm waters.” Guy Hagi says because the waters around it now are warm and the upper winds light it could become a hurricane – which means there is still some storm/swell potential if it doesn’t jog too much to the North. Right now it’s cruising west 13 miles per hour, with it’s current location at just over 1500 miles ENE of Hilo, gusts up to 75 mph. At the very least should bump waves up a notch, sometime next week (possibly starting Tuesday – with conditions dependent upon the local winds/rain that go with it). FYI: As if there aren’t any other names available starting with “F”… The name Flossie has already been used (from 1950s to 2001) for one tropical cyclone in the Atlantic, four tropical cyclones in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, and nine tropical cyclones in the western Pacific. Oh, and by the way, there are 25mph gusts forecasted tonight for Big Island North and East side which could calculate some in the water; we will hope.

Aug 9th – E. Hawai’i

Getting lots of calls from Kona crew desperate for surf. Thing is, most of you -Punatics too- missed the call that was Hilo last Sunday/Monday. It’s slowed down quite a bit but should boost up a ‘lil notch into the weekend – more likely Monday funday. Low tide pushin in with a fish or longboard is what we got (plus some high tide shore break) at least it’s something to work with. Puna is tiny despite what the reports say, but if you’re down there Secrets at exactly the right tide with no one else out could be the best bet. It’s time to put your order in for a winter board and focus on the future!

Aug 7th – E. Hawai’i

Coffee makes me a cranky surfer but I still like to get buzzed and burn through the stuff. Takes about 45 minutes, and hopefully no one cuts me off in a critical section or flings their longboard around like a limp dick, cause I start barking as if I want to fight them on the beach. But once I burn through it and get a successful quota of waves, I usually transform back to a sweet, chill surfer girl. But that 45 minutes can be embarrassing sometimes. Anyway, I’m ready for some coffee right now – and hope there’s something left to surf it off in. The tides are psycho extreme again, so early morn the call as the swell is slowing east side and with so much water by the afternoon likely won’t be much action. If Pohoiki’s not too windy might check there (maybe Secrets), or Honoli’i with a fish. Hope the trade winds kick it back up in a few days…cause I still have some unfinished angst and desired barrels to attend to.

Aug 6th – E. Hawai’i

By the time the longboard crew was gone yesterday and it was all bodyboarders and rippers for early evening session….why was it so much more fun!?! Arg, I love surfing with the kids! So much for wishing them back-to-school! Anyway, as far as the forecasting goes…Not sure how this swell’s hitting Pohoiki, but since it may move NE to a more ENE by Wednesday (with another South East possible early next week), think Hilo is still the call for today. Not huge but we are all desperate lil puppies and a solid 2-4 (maybe we’ll get lucky with Pat’s call for 3-5) with a few jacking up enough to slam you to the ocean floor — keeps the adrenaline rushing for us addicts. Oh, and the swell might tone down a couple days and then amp back up into the weekend…because you were all good and deserve the very best.

August 5 – E. Hawai’i

Called the Sunday Funday. And it was. And anything getting trade swell will offer-up even more smiles today. My only point of contention is “the tide is high”. And again, if you don’t get your ass to the beach by about…now…you’ll miss the more potentially clean ‘n’ hollow fun. But expect glass off periods in the day where likely crowds will diminish ’til kids get out of school. Fish it if it is high. Late afternoon session could present one with some nice conditions…never know.

August 3 – East Hawai’i

What was fun yesterday Honoli’i is doodie water today, courtesy of the high pressure trade wind rains in Hilo. We can only hope as the trades pick up the potentially glassy morning sessions are big enough to withstand the river-mouth push. Girls who are there periods and anyone with staph-friendly boo-boo’s shouldn’t even bother. Where-oh-where have the fun summer swells gone, where-oh-where might they beeeeeee….

August 2 – East Hawai’i

Okay, you know those chores you’ve been putting off…the errands you need to run…the money you need to earn…last years taxes you need to file…maybe you could do that today. Tomorrow anything that catches tradewind should start it’s rise and stay steady through mid-week next week, so you’ll need your energy. And then watch for the potential storm activity for East and North and use the powers of “The Secret” to generate double-overhead off-shore. Thanks. PM UPDATE: Swell slowly increases to some fun!! Right tide, glassy time.

August 1 – Hawai’i

Pohoiki’s 2nd Bay has some insiders still, and though down a notch, the last few dayz have offered a few fun right tide moments at Honoli’i esp. for fish and longboarders and rastabouts who can make their little ‘taterchips move in manini waves. Patience is advised for tradewind swell to kick up – maybe forerunners Friday, Saturday but Sunday could be funday East side.

July 31 – Hawai’i

Still summer slow, and the morning tide is lowwww. What’s a girl to do? The S wrap didn’t quite work itself to the funky funky West side – though if you’re under five feet* surfing inside Banyans you can certainly get some decent snapshots. The rock at Pines with the tide coming up might be the ticket, otherwise Kawa’a or Poho’iki. Honoli’i is fish and longboardable with some fun inside sections. There are nice lines, it’s just not enough, and the river is pushing. But expect some sweet cherry pie for Hilo side end of the week with the tradewind swell kicking up some yum. (*FYI: Kona kids don’t start til Wednesday, Hilo kids are already pretending to learn something in these wack-a-doo HI schools as of yesterday…)

July 28 – Hawai’i

Oh wait, maybe you should have been working all week, so you could afford gas to drive Ka’u. With the offshore trades could be the place to be, ’til the swell pushes its way into Kona – and it better. Relieve the angst. High hopes for not quite a high surf advisory but still head high predictions for late Sunday maybe even into Tuesday. And then if the trades pick up late next week as Mr. Caldwell suggests, the East Side crew can bust a move while kids go BACK TO SCHOOL!

July 27 – Hawai’i

While you’re waiting for this weekend’s South-By-Southwest swell to hit, you have options. 1) Twiddle thumbs 2) Avoid the solar-flare sun 3) Grow a medical garden 4) Work-out in prep for winter… Any other ideas? Work?! Hahahahahahahahahahaha.

July 16 – Hawai’i Island

Encore performance…of the small kine. Ka’u and Puna are best bets catching right tide and wind. Actually can get some overhead if all goes well. Might head down there myself. Hilo isn’t registering much of that tiny East bump but maybe later today – to carry through the week. Look for typhoons and hurricanes to add some action later in the week – dependent on how they pass across the isles – all North, East and South. Kona – best bet is an air-conditioned movie unless that Japan typhoon makes a couple footers in the NW quadrant or the South decides to be kind and wrap for ya’all. Don’t worry, if you come our side we’ll be nice.

July 15 – Hawai’i

Manini waves but still summer fun. Catch the right tide (they’re in extreme mode) on the Hilo side with your longboard or fish and you’ll be all smiles. Winds have been kind and allowing for glass off. Sunday lata should add some mo push…water’s warm and clean but where’s the beach?

April 29 – Hawai’i

Mostly knee-to-shoulder-sized stuff with perhaps something bigger popping through those spots catching south and northwest. Poho’iki with a barbecue going as back-up – bring the kids. Or stay north check Waipio – looked like potential good fun, at least from the airplane. You all have a beautiful day!

April 25 – Hawai’i

Star-gazing weather. Maverik says, “There is no inversion layer keeping the tradewinds on the lower level, so areas that don’t usually pick up these winds are experiencing windier conditions than normal” and he knows about these things! Seems like winter’s last gasps with some late period NW swells and icy cold air – frost and hail reported in areas. So over it I’m thinking of moving to Hawai’i! Seriously, wear your wetsuit. It’s a mind-field out there, but if you find those spots that are picking up the swells and staying off shore…. Winds likely to decrease today and then more-so the end of this week. Trade swell, little SW push through the week, and another NNW Friday.

April 24 – Maui

Dalai Lama kickin’ up the vibe here in Hawai’i. “Spirit”ed winds but if you can find where it’s turning off-shore you might score. Honolua Bay -the Cave firing hollow- just be ready to “Ho” as loud as all-get-out to scare off the 50 guys ready to drop in on your barrel. A hui Ho!

April 21 – Hawai’i

Okay, that was fun! Enough days filled with non-stop surf to make the most hard-core get jellyarmitis. Not even enough time for the wannabes to play surf forecaster. Mostly glassy, off-shore, standing barrels for the East side, but river splooge and some high sea wind chop got on it some the past couple days. That should calm down bit as the trades mellow a few notches – but we’ll be back to long boards and fishes. Still, should be something ridable on all sides of all islands. Those not afraid of crowds, enjoying the Kokua Festival in Waikiki this weekend, can catch some of the SW during the day – good deal since the hoopla doesn’t start til 4:00pm. Those going to check His Holiness in Maui next week might get some zen experiences with the extended push on that swell, plus a decent-sized WNW charging through. We’ll just hope the rebuilding trades simply add to the fun instead of making it a mess.

April 15th – Big Island

Barrely, barrely, barrely, barrely, life is… pretty damn sweet… Same as yesterday … just little bit bigger (and in case I get lazy, simply repeat this entry for the next few days, where we could find ourselves edging into the solid 3-4+ HI-style! – depending on tide, reef factor, one’s perception…). Much fun. Happy campers abound. (Got my massage – so supa happy camper.) Oh, and Kona? I see one guy picking his nose inside on the reef at Banyans right now, Sat. nite. Guess all the westside HASA rippers were happy to catch some Honoli’i at the Saturday surf meet (and special thanks for stickin’ at Privates!). If Puna is wrapping enough could be small kine fun.

April 14 – Big Island

Oh, well, finally! Trade swell eeking through – and building accordingly. After I’m all exhausted trying to get the 5′7″ fish to keep moving in the barely legal two footers. Watch those extreme tides and catch the glass-off moments. Oy, I need a massage.

April 11 – Big Island

Your guess is as good as mine as far as surf this morning. What, that’s not the answer you’re looking for when you’re checking a surf forecast? Sorry, I’m only writing this ’cause the coffee is good and I’m not awake enough to start my noni article. Anyway, if the wind doesn’t get it before the tide comes up a little (right now it’s strong offshore) and the sun heats up our bodies so the ice-ice water doesn’t freeze our balls (do guy’s balls get cold in the water?) you may be able to catch small-kine fun in Hilo. Seems the trades aren’t strong enough to do much damage East side but the end of the week? North Kohala/Hamakua could get some reinforcements. Kona baby waves – anything to survive the heat. I don’t trust that Pohoiki is glassy (though it seems to be “awesome” on the days I don’t go check it out – definitely had some size increase). Otherwise, have you guys been having lots of surfing dreams the past week? Why haven’t the waves hit BI? …someone wasn’t being good… I knew it…!

April 10 – Big Island

Pohoiki’s got the swell and the chop – just the way we don’t like it down there. Kona people have been spotted falling asleep on their boards! Kohala’s still got some size but dropping (tho the next NW should build it up again) and now add some wind. The Honoli’i wave machine is still trying to accommodate. Morning protected/glassy but off shore winds enough to blow you off the waves they were so small! (And what was the run-off making our throats hurt. More pesticides and fertilizers please!) Maybe evening glass-off or tomorrow we’ll get something more encouraging with the East trade increase (if it doesn’t blow it out), NW wrap around, and SouthEast push. Can it all converge into a couple fun sessions? Or fuggetaboutit, let’s just go to Oahu already!

April 9 – Big Island

Get into a big brawl over the 1-2 at Banyans. Kohlala could show something for mice to rip at the reefy zones (hope for some added NW push — common Maui, quit hogging it all!). Kawaihae has cute lil’ ripples – for reading a good book to. Honoli’i is getting some small fast moving wind-swell-like rollers coming at a weird angle. Glassy but gonna need a longboard to even catch one. Pohoiki hasn’t hit yet. Okay, this is not what you wanted to hear? Sorry. You need to go North – what can I tellya. Hamakua – Mike Stewart reported 8 foot faces at his secret spots. Close-out craziness for surfers but bodyboarders are probably scoring much fun. Whoops – there it is. (So go get some work done! We’ll try again tomorrow.)

April 7, 8 > – Big Island, Hawaii

Less extreme but oddly fluctuating tides so check ur chart for best bets for your spot. Winds are slowly shifting back to trades which is nice for those of us who like to breath! Kona’s got baby waves; Kohala’s windy; who knows how North Kohala is but Kapaau gets those North-clipping swells and the ‘little bay that could’ stays protected and you just gotta know who to call for the report (sorry, it’s a secret). Hilo you can play in the Bayfront swell, if you have a kayak or standing board; bodyboard Keaukaha & hope for a little wrappage (new word alert). Otherwise, Hamakua seems the spot for now – Honomu & north of…. But hark, there is some action heading our way. You may need to do some driving – carpool & share the gas (please pick me up, my car’s in the shop). Pohoiki will be on the rise maybe starting late Sunday (always the optimist – try Tuesday), get early morning or off/sideswipe East winds. Should be nice at least for the first part of this week. The NW will try to wrap with the okay-wide window and decent push which could potentially bring a little luv to deserving Kona/Kohala breaks sometime late Sunday / Monday+; maybe eek a few more days out of it depending on God’s will and if you’ve been bad or good…so be good!!! Trades to bump swell slowly for East breaks…patience Hilo kids… Buy that longboard you’re going to need for summer anyway? Take up fishing? Or cross fingers for more to come (hopefully by Wednesday – we all pray together). This is getting religious…I’ll have to balance it out with some offerings to Lono…’til next time.

March 30 – Big Island, Hawaii

East side has dropped but should pick up some today & tomorrow. North, East & South East should all show action – Lighthouse/North Kohala will be the spot as the NW surf travels NE. Waipio may close out but Mike Stewart will probably find some weird gnarly spot to bodyboard alone. Hilo to Pohoiki bit smaller but also in the positive. And variations of this fun surf (2-8ft depending on break and tide) likely to continue through the end of next week so…with the kids heading back to school enjoy! Mild trades kickin’ 7-10 so not quite as obscenely glassy as it’s been the past two days but still nice – especially morning with tide coming up & evening glass-off. Kona looking for some recharge later into the weekend – we’ll see how it hits. Summer heat. Sunscreen. Barbecue weekend. Lucky we live Hawai’i….

March 26 – Big Island, Hawaii

Waves galore – “where were you?” Lovely on/off rain keeps East side clean despite strong trades. And water quality isn’t bad despite rain. Morning and glass-off includes mean off-shores – which are pretty cold actually. Trade swell is solid 3-5 Hawaiian style. Still, eternally, shouting out to long boarders to hold onto their boards…or put that ego to rest and just wait ’til it gets small enough for you to handle – k? Thanks!

March 22, 23 – Big Island, Hawaii

Waves to be found everywhere. Good time had by all. Deprived surfers are getting the angst out of their system. Windward / Hilo side should stay nice til next week if the rivers don’t make it all ugly, doodie water. Careful with the yearning moon low tide. Beginners please stay on the inside. Guys on the strap’n’sit boards or kayaks and supa long boards – please hold on to your gear and play safe. Your fun shouldn’t be another person’s tragedy. If no can handle….