
Surf Forecasts:
Haga-Haga surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haga-Haga this week:
The surf forecast for Haga-Haga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Haga-Haga in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haga-Haga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here, checking in on Haga-Haga. This reef and point setup is a real character, and we've got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it's a mixed bag. The water's sitting at a normal 69°F for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.
First few days are a total bust. Tuesday the 28th is a mess with onshore wind and a huge 10ft swell from the south. The energy is cooking at 4448, but it's blown to bits. We'll leave that one alone. Wednesday the 29th is a tease. The morning brings a drop to 5ft SSW swell, but the real win is the glassy conditions. The wind is dead calm, making it a smooth, clean sheet. That's the best early call, but the swell is still a bit raw. It's a genuine window for experienced surfers to get a piece.
Then we hit a rough patch. From Thursday the 30th right through to Sunday the 2nd of August, it's a mix of cross-shore wind and rising swell. The size jumps back up to 10ft by Sunday the 2nd, but with a cross-shore breeze, it's all lumpy and messy. Definitely not the time to be a beginner.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. Monday the 3rd of August is a real standout. The wind goes glassy again in the morning, and we've got a 8ft swell from the ENE. That's still a big wave, but the energy is a solid 2046, and with the wind off, this point should be handling it beautifully. It's a morning for the experienced crew only, but it will be a session to remember.
After that, the swell dips right down. Tuesday the 4th into Wednesday the 5th sees small, clean conditions, but the size is tiny, around 3ft to 4ft. The highlight in this lull is Thursday the 6th of August. The morning offers a 4ft SSW swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is a modest 872, but the conditions are pristine. A perfect longboard or foiling window.
The second week gets feisty again. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th see size jump back to 8ft, but the wind is messy. The real fireworks are on Sunday the 9th of August. The morning brings a 8ft swell from the south, but the wind is cross-off and clean. The energy is a beefy 2256. This is a powerful, pumping day for the experienced surfer.
But the absolute crown jewel of this entire forecast is Wednesday the 12th of August. This is a full 16 days out, so it's a long-range promise, but it's a beauty. The morning delivers a 8ft swell from the SW with a period of 18 seconds—that's a long, powerful groundswell. The wind is a clean offshore from the NW, and the combined energy is a massive 5143. This is a true expert-only session. That long period will wrap perfectly around the point, but it will be too much for the beach. The afternoon is a bit more manageable, but the morning is the one you set your alarm for. The crowd situation at Haga-Haga is "sometimes", so there's a chance you'll have to share the peak, but on a Wednesday, you might just get lucky.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout with a few sneaky windows on Wednesday the 29th morning and Monday the 3rd of August morning. The second week builds to a monster, with the absolute standout being Wednesday the 12th of August. Don't sleep on Thursday the 6th for a clean, small session either.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4414 | 2427 | 1303 | 857 | 799 | 883 | 845 | 690 | 782 | 573 | 585 | 699 | 599 | 929 | 987 | 1150 | 1242 | 1463 | 983 | 860 | 606 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:37PM1.39m | 3:42AM1.46m | 4:07PM1.48m | 4:11AM1.52m | 4:35PM1.55m | 4:39AM1.54m | 5:03PM1.60m | 5:07AM1.54m | 5:31PM1.62m | 5:36AM1.52m | 6:01PM1.61m | 6:07AM1.46m | 6:32PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:25AM0.25m | 9:36PM0.31m | 9:54AM0.16m | 10:07PM0.24m | 10:21AM0.10m | 10:36PM0.20m | 10:48AM0.06m | 11:06PM0.17m | 11:15AM0.05m | 11:36PM0.17m | 11:43AM0.07m | 00:08AM0.20m | 12:13PM0.13m | 00:43AM0.25m | |||||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
4414 | 2427 | 1303 | 857 | 557 | 534 | 604 | 520 | 782 | 573 | 585 | 699 | 599 | 72 | 24 | 33 | 100 | 1183 | 761 | 673 | 606 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 13 | S 8 | E 10 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
34 | 3 | 143 | 88 | 799 | 883 | 845 | 690 | 669 | 525 | 331 | 241 | 80 | 10 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 166 | 293 | 249 | 175 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | S 12 | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | SW 18 | — | S 18 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 15 |
— | 3 | 12 | — | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | — | 12 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 60 | 9 | 12 | 110 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — |
— | 224 | 334 | 373 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 929 | 987 | 1150 | 1242 | 1463 | 983 | 860 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 370 | 522 | 287 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 95 | 18 | 0 | 90 | 203 | 104 | 296 | 421 | 281 | 88 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 281 | 0 |
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Information about the Haga-Haga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Haga-Haga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Haga-Haga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Haga-Haga surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Haga-Haga) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Haga-Haga may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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