Hakashita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Hakashita.

This is a reef break that’s pretty inconsistent, so you’ve got to pick your moments. The first few days are a write-off – poor surf with weak, short-period windswell and onshore winds. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are flat, messy, and not worth a paddle. Thursday the 20th shows a tiny bit of life with a glassy morning and 2ft waves from the east, but the energy is weak (87) and the conditions are just "ordinary". Not your day.

Friday the 21st morning is the first real glimmer. The wind goes glassy, the swell jumps to 4ft from the south with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 254 (moderate). It’s still small, but clean. Could be a fun little session if you’re desperate.

Then it goes quiet again through the weekend. Saturday and Sunday are junk – small, onshore, poor surf. The 24th of August (Monday) is where things start to get interesting. The swell picks up to 5ft from the southeast, and the period jumps to 16 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. Energy is massive at 1411 (strong). The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s clean. But that long period at a reef break? That’s the sweet spot. This is a standout for the more experienced surfer.

The big one lands on the 26th of August (Wednesday) morning. We’re looking at 13ft of south-east swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore and light. The energy reading is 7961 – that’s very strong. The file says it’s exceptional surf for experts. This is the best on offer, no question. If you’re experienced and you can handle a heavy reef, this is your window. The water temperature is 83°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The 27th and 28th of August keep the size up – 15ft and 13ft – but the wind turns cross-on, so it won’t be as clean. The 28th morning has glassy conditions, but the swell is 13ft, so again, experts only. After that, the swell drops but the wind stays strong and cross-off through the 30th and 31st – still surfable for the experienced, but the magic is gone.

The first few days of September bring rain and onshore winds, so it’s a messy end to the run. Overall, the 26th of August morning is the absolute standout: big, clean, powerful groundswell at a reef.

Rusty.

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