Surf Forecasts:
Haga-Haga surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,337 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with E 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 (Aug 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Haga-Haga in the next 16 days are 1.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haga-Haga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Haga-Haga.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. The wind is howling out of the ENE and the swell is messy and short-period. It’s not until the morning of Saturday the 15th that we get our first real glimpse of something rideable. That morning, the wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the east. It’s small but clean, and for a spot that’s inconsistent, that’s a welcome sight. The water is running at 66°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the afternoon of Saturday the 22nd of August. Holy moly. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 6ft groundswell rolling in from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds. That’s proper energy, with a combined swell energy of 2090. This is a long-period swell, so it’s going to wrap around the reef and point setup beautifully at Haga-Haga, offering up some clean, lined-up walls. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so you might have a few out, but it won’t be a circus. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
The days leading up to it are a mix of cross-shore winds and marginal conditions. The morning of the 19th has a 8ft SW swell, but it’s a short-period 7 seconds and cross-shore wind, so it’s not going to be a classic. The afternoon of the same day pushes up to a 10ft SSW swell, but again, cross-shore wind and a 9-second period. That’s big, solid, and a bit of a handful – only for the experts if you’re keen.
After that Saturday session, the following week sees a slow decline. The winds pick up again, and the swell backs off. The morning of the 27th is a total dud, with 3ft swells and poor conditions. So, the window is clear: you’ve got a few sessions to pick from, but the 22nd of August afternoon is the absolute peach.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 20 | SW 18 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 8 | E 10 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 678 | 589 | 671 | 573 | 881 | 679 | 444 | 654 | 591 | 265 | 203 | 218 | 341 | 433 | 740 | 487 | 400 | 245 | 186 | 433 | 473 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:48PM1.66m | 4:00AM1.63m | 4:25PM1.74m | 4:35AM1.64m | 4:59PM1.76m | 5:08AM1.60m | 5:31PM1.73m | 5:40AM1.53m | 6:02PM1.64m | 6:09AM1.44m | 6:31PM1.52m | 6:38AM1.32m | 6:59PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34AM0.04m | 9:56PM0.08m | 10:09AM-0.03m | 10:33PM0.04m | 10:42AM-0.05m | 11:07PM0.05m | 11:13AM-0.02m | 11:40PM0.11m | 11:43AM0.05m | 00:10AM0.19m | 12:12PM0.16m | 00:40AM0.30m | 12:40PM0.29m | 1:10AM0.42m | |||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 8 | E 10 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 13 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 324 | 331 | 671 | 573 | 881 | 679 | 306 | 196 | 460 | 265 | 134 | 218 | 341 | 433 | 560 | 487 | 400 | 245 | 186 | 215 | 187 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SW 21 | SE 8 | SSW 21 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 5 | SSW 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 266 | 467 | 86 | 521 | 362 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 143 | 74 | 127 | 62 | 54 | 23 | 19 | 37 | 130 | 30 | 135 | 19 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | S 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 28 | — | 76 | 46 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 64 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | — | 103 | 132 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | NE 2 | ENE 9 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 678 | 589 | 508 | 275 | 279 | 349 | 444 | 654 | 591 | — | 203 | 118 | 114 | 163 | 740 | 155 | 92 | — | 1 | 433 | 473 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 370 | 522 | 0 | 315 | 421 | 305 | 88 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 88 | 53 | 0 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 9 |
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