Haga-Haga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for your local stretch.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. The surf kicks off Tuesday, July 7th, but honestly, it’s not much to write home about. The early sets are around 3.6ft from the SW, but the wind is howling cross-shore at 12 mph, and there’s a chop on the surface. The water’s sitting at 65.7°F, which is a bit colder than we’d usually expect for this time of year. The energy is moderate, coming in at 523, but the conditions are pretty marginal. You’re better off waiting.

The real magic window opens up on Wednesday, July 8th. First thing in the morning, the wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the SW, the swell ticks up to 4.3ft with a solid 13-second period, and the energy bumps up to 601. That’s the kind of clean, lined-up surf you want on a reef and point break like Haga-Haga. It’s a standout, no question. The swell direction from the SW is right in the good zone for this spot, and with that long period, the waves will have some proper shape and push. Just a heads up: this break is inconsistent, so you’ll need to be patient between sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are possible here.

By Wednesday afternoon, the wind picks back up to 12 mph and the surf gets a bit cross-chop, but the morning is the easiest call for the whole forecast.

Thursday, July 9th, the swell jumps up to 9.8ft in the morning, but it’s cross-shore at 9 mph, and the energy is cranking at 4745. That’s moderate energy, but the conditions are marginal. This is well over the 8.2ft mark, so only for experienced surfers, and the period is 13 seconds, which at a point and reef setup can still offer good shape if you can get out.

Friday, July 10th, is another big one: 11.5ft from the SSW in the morning, with a 15-second period and energy at 5150. That’s strong energy, very long period, the kind of groundswell that will wrap nicely into Haga-Haga. Wind is light cross-shore at 6 mph, so there’s a little ripple but not ruinous. This is a standout for the bigger-wave crew, but it’s also a long-range forecast, so keep an eye on it.

Saturday, July 11th, early morning offers 8.2ft from the SSW, glassy wind at 3 mph, and energy at 2071. That’s moderate energy, glassy conditions, and solid size for those who can handle it. The period is 13 seconds, so again, nice lines. This is another excellent window for experienced surfers.

Sunday, July 12th, the morning brings 9.8ft from the SE, but the period crashes to just 8 seconds. That’s a short-period, wind-driven swell, and while the wind is light and clean at 3 mph (cross-off), it’s not going to have the same punch or shape. The afternoon gets heavy rain and onshore wind. This one’s a pass.

We then hit a bit of a lull. From Monday, July 13th, through to Wednesday, July 15th, the surf drops off, with heights around 3.9ft to 6.9ft. There’s a glassy morning on Tuesday, July 14th, with 5.2ft from the ESE and a 10-second period, and a clean, offshore morning on Wednesday, July 15th, with 5.2ft from the S, but nothing really stands out as epic. Energy is low to moderate.

The second week is quieter. Thurs 16th and Fri 17th see small swell around 3.9ft, but the wind is fresh and cross-off on Thursday, which makes for poor conditions. Friday morning has glassy wind, but the swell is only 3.9ft from the E with a 10-second period. Energy is weak (459). Saturday, July 18th, is a nice little pocket: 3ft to 3.3ft from the SSW, glassy wind, and moderate energy around 717 to 766. That’s clean small-wave fun, but nothing heavy.

Sunday, July 19th, offers a morning of 3.3ft from the S with clean, cross-off wind, and an afternoon bump to 4.3ft from the SSW with a 15-second period and energy at 1092. That’s a decent pulse, but the wind turns cross-shore, so not perfect.

After that, it mostly fades. From Monday, July 20th through Wednesday, July 22nd, we see small, weak swell (3ft to 6.2ft) with mostly cross-shore wind, and poor conditions on the last day with fresh cross-shore wind at 19 mph and a 6-second period. Not worth the paddle.

Best on offer: Wednesday, July 8th, morning. Glassy, clean, 4.3ft SW swell with good period. That’s your sweet spot.
Runner up: Friday, July 10th, morning. Big 11.5ft SSW swell with very long period, light wind.

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