Haga-Haga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for our little slice of coast. Let's get into it.

The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, a bit of a rollercoaster really. We've got a solid run of swell on the horizon, but the wind is going to be the main character for a lot of it. The water is sitting at 66°F, which is a bit colder than we'd usually expect for this time of year, so you'll want that 4/3.

The main action is all at Haga-Haga, a reef and point set-up over here. It's an inconsistent spot, so it doesn't fire all the time, but when it does, it can be a gem. The swell direction isn't quite the optimum SE, but there's plenty of energy forecast.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the surf is just marginal. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th have some small, short-period swell, but it's not looking clean. By Thursday the 20th, the energy is building. The afternoon sees a big 10ft swell from the SSW, but with a cross-on wind, it's going to be a messy, choppy mess. The wave energy is strong (3373), but the quality is just not there.

Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are similar stories. The swell hangs around the 6ft to 6ft mark, but the wind is all over the place. Saturday afternoon is a write-off with a 13ft SSW swell and a 25 mph cross-wind, creating a full-on washing machine. That's kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

We get a bit of a break Sunday the 23rd, with a big 12ft SSW swell, but again, cross-shore and cross-on winds keep it from being clean. The following days are a real grind of cross-on winds and dropping swell.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. If you can wait, the real standout is shaping up for Thursday the 27th in the morning. We've got a 7ft ENE swell, and the wind is forecast to be light and offshore from the NW. That's the magic combo for a reef and point. The energy is moderate (993), but it's going to be clean. This is the one to circle on your calendar, but keep in mind it's over a week away, so it's a promising possibility, not a guarantee.

Following that, the run into the start of September is looking solid. The morning of Tuesday the 1st of September is another standout. We've got a 5ft SW swell with a light offshore wind and clean conditions. The waves are going to be long and lined up, perfect for a point break. The period is 13 seconds, a nice groundswell, so expect some good shape and energy. The afternoon gets bigger, with a 8ft SW swell and a very long period of 16 seconds. That's a serious amount of energy (4655), but at that size, it's only for the experienced crew. The long period will make for some beautiful, long lines peeling down the point, but the paddle out might be a mission.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a mess of wind and chop. The best bets are a long way off. Thursday the 27th morning looks promising for a clean session, but the real standout is that Tuesday the 1st of September double-header, with the morning being the pick of the bunch for most of us.

Rusty, signing off.

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