Haga-Haga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Haga-Haga in feet and miles per hour, the way it should be.

The first few days are a bit wonky, but Saturday afternoon, 25 July, is the real deal. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 5ft SSW groundswell (combined energy of 1228) rolling in. That’s clean, clean, clean. The water’s at 68°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual. Haga-Haga is a reef and point setup, and with a 14-second period, that long-period groundswell is going to wrap nicely around the points. It’s an inconsistent spot, so you’ll have to wait for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are possible but not a sure thing.

Sunday morning (26 July) is still rideable, but the wind is cross, and the swell is dropping. By Sunday afternoon, the wind picks up to 12 mph from the NE and it gets messy. Monday (27 July) is a total loss with fresh crosswinds lumping up the surface.

There’s a flicker of hope on Tuesday afternoon, 28 July. The wind goes glassy again, and we’ve got a 8ft S swell with a 15-second period (combined energy of 2772). That’s a lot of energy, and it’s going to be pumping. But at 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only – beginners will be in over their heads. The long period will make it a bit tricky at the beach breaks, but at a reef and point like Haga-Haga, it should line up nicely.

After that, it’s a long, messy run. From Wednesday, 29 July, right through to the end of the first week of August, the wind is mostly cross or fresh, and the swell is either small or blown out. There’s a big jump in size on 1 and 2 August, with 10ft ENE windswell, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) and the wind is honking at 18 mph from the NE. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session – the chop will be tough.

The next real standout comes on Monday morning, 3 August. The wind is glassy from the SE, and we’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period (combined energy of 1891). That’s a very long-period swell, which will be clean and powerful at the points. Again, it’s for experienced surfers due to the size and energy. Tuesday morning, 4 August, offers similar conditions – glassy, 5ft SW, 14 seconds (combined energy of 1116) – still a solid option.

After that, the later part of the second week (5-9 August) gets a bit messy again. The wind is mostly cross or fresh, and the swell is either small or short-period. Nothing really stands out.

The best bet is to target that Saturday afternoon (25 July) and then the Monday/Tuesday of the first week of August. The long-range windows are promising, but less certain this far out.

So, in short: Haga-Haga is a spot that needs patience. It’s inconsistent, but when the conditions line up, the reef and point setup can deliver. The best windows are Saturday afternoon 25 July, and then the mornings of Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 August.

Rusty.

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