Ha Golshim Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here, looking at what’s on the menu. Let’s be straight: there are zero good surf options in this whole 16-day window. That’s a rare blank run, but for a sheltered little setup like Ha Golshim, when the swell window is tight and the wind gods aren’t playing ball, it’s not that unusual. We’re stuck in a pattern of tiny waves and less-than-ideal wind.

The water is sitting at 85°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, a rare bit of comfort in an otherwise quiet forecast.

So, starting now and running all the way to Saturday the 19th of September, every session is graded as poor. The swell is consistently small—think 1ft to 3ft—with periods bouncing between a short 3 seconds and a mediocre 8 seconds. The energy is weak, barely cracking 62 (combined energy of all swells directed here) on the best afternoons. That’s not enough to push a decent wave, especially at a spot that’s inconsistent at the best of times.

The wind is the real killer. For the most part, it’s either cross or straight onshore from the west or northwest at 12 to 15 mph, turning what little wave there is into chop. There are a few glassy mornings—like Monday the 7th, Tuesday the 8th, Sunday the 13th, Tuesday the 15th, and Friday the 18th—but with swell barely hitting 2ft at best and often only 1ft, it’s still flat as a pancake. The surf is just too weak to ride. You’d be floating, not surfing.

If you’re desperate for a paddle, that Monday morning the 7th of September offers the cleanest conditions with glassy water and a 2ft swell from the WNW at 7 seconds, but even then, the verdict is poor surf. That’s about as good as it gets, and that’s saying nothing. The whole second week—from the 12th onward—sees energy drop even further, with many days showing just 5 to 13 combined energy. It’s a complete washout. Stay home, wax a board, and wait for a proper pulse.

Rusty.

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