Haggerty's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me take a look at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks. I’m gonna be straight with you—this stretch ain’t one for the highlight reel. We’re looking at Haggerty's, a reef and point set-up that's normally pretty reliable, and it’s very consistent, which is a good sign. But the conditions over the next 16 days are going to test your patience.

Right off the bat, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days are a write-off. Sunday the 6th has a little pulse of 3 ft swell from the SSW with a nice long 15-second period, but it’s coming in with a light cross wind and rain, and the wave comment just says “poor surf conditions.” The combined energy is weak at 261, and honestly, it’s not going to be clean. Monday and Tuesday look even worse—onshore winds, a bit more size on Monday arvo (4 ft) but it’s choppy and messy. The water temp is a whopping 72°, which is 6° warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s very unusual, almost like summer hung around.

The first real glimmer comes on Thursday the 10th in the morning. Finally, we get a clean window: 2 ft from the SW, a 17-second period, light cross-off breeze from the S at 6 mph. The combined energy is 343—moderate—and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is our standout. For a beginner-friendly reef and point like Haggerty's, that offshore/light cross-off wind will have it looking clean and workable. Just keep in mind, with that long period (over 15 seconds), the sets might be a bit straight at a beach break, but on a point, it’ll wrap in nicely. Crowds are often here, so expect company if you go.

After that, we slide back into mediocrity. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th have clean mornings but tiny surf—2 ft to 2 ft—and the energy drops off into the low 100s. “Surfable but very ordinary” is the kindest thing they say. Sunday the 13th has a short-period, weak 3 ft from the W (only 7 seconds, energy 148). That’s a windswell, not much push.

From the 14th through to the 21st, it’s a long, flat run of poor surf. Most days show 1 ft to 2 ft, with cross-onshore winds, and the wave comments are all “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” The combined energy hovers between 170 and 388, mostly on the lower side. The only other hint of life is on Sunday the 20th morning—glassy conditions with a 2 ft SW swell (17 sec, energy 228). It’s rated as “surfable but very ordinary,” so it’s a maybe if you’re desperate for a paddle.

For the long-range, the 21st Monday morning shows a 2 ft SW swell with a 17-second period and 344 energy, but again, cross-on wind and a “marginal” tag. It’s too far out to bank on, but worth a check if you’re local.

If you’re a beginner, none of this gets over 5 ft, so it’s safe, but it’s mostly messy. For experts, there’s nothing over 8 ft to get excited about. Honestly, with the persistent cross-onshore winds and small, weak swell, this set-up looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most afternoons.

The bottom line: Thursday the 10th morning is your best bet. Glassy, clean, modest swell. After that, it’s a long wait. But hey, Haggerty's is very consistent—it tends not to stay poor for long. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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