Surf Report

BIGISLANDSURFREPORT (feet in hawaii style

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 nowt - 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 report 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?

<tara (?) @ shacks, am on 3/14, photo by Erin “boondazzler” Brown>

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