
Surf Forecasts:
Hakashita surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, E swell with 333 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hakashita this week:
The surf forecast for Hakashita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hakashita in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hakashita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the next couple of weeks at Hakashita.
It’s a slow start, to be honest. We’ve got a few small windows in the first week, but nothing that’s going to have you sprinting for your board. The standout is the Wednesday morning, that’s the 12th of August. It’s only around 3ft, but it’s clean, glassy, and the east swell has a decent 10-second period. Water’s sitting at 84°, which is right about normal for this time of year. The swell energy is moderate at 348, so there’s a bit of push behind it. Hakashita is inconsistent, so even when it’s good, you need a bit of patience. This is a reef break, exposed to the southeast, and the optimum swell direction is from the southeast, so this morning window looks like the best of the first week.
The rest of the first week is pretty ordinary. Thursday and Friday are plagued by onshore and cross-shore winds, dropping the waves to ankle-biters. Saturday the 15th has another small, glassy morning with 3ft to 3ft east swell, but it’s not as clean or as strong as Wednesday. The swell energy dips into the 220s there, so it’s a bit weaker.
We hit a bit of a plateau come Sunday and Monday, with the surf under 4ft but winds are messy. Tuesday the 18th cleans up again with the morning glass, pushing 3ft east swell, but it's pretty much the same story—small, clean, but not particularly powerful.
Then, the real shift happens on the 20th of August. Thursday morning sees a bump of south-southeast swell, 6ft with a short 8-second period. It’s not huge, but it’s the most size we’ve seen all week. The combined energy is up to 398, which is moderate-strong. The winds are glassy, so it should be clean, but that short period means it could be a bit soft at a place like this. This is likely the most interesting it gets all week.
After that, things drop off again. Friday’s the 21st has a bit of size but the cross-shore winds kill it. By the 22nd and 23rd, we’re back to small, weak leftovers with the swell swinging back to the south. The energy is dropping back into the low 100s and 200s. The last week of the window, heading into the 26th and 27th, is pretty grim—waves under 2ft for a couple of days, with weak energy readings down in the 70s and 90s. There’s a brief kick on the 27th afternoon with 5ft south swell, but it’s onshore and messy.
So, if you’re looking at this whole 16-day stretch, Wednesday morning the 12th is your best bet for a clean, if small, session. And the morning of the 20th is the best of the bigger stuff, even with the short period. Just keep in mind the second week is a bit of a write-off.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 11 | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
225 | 194 | 83 | 78 | 56 | 52 | 52 | 110 | 143 | 133 | 164 | 198 | 190 | 186 | 312 | 320 | 271 | 333 | 188 | 149 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:34PM1.93m | 5:52AM1.98m | 7:05PM1.95m | 6:37AM2.00m | 7:33PM1.95m | 7:20AM1.96m | 8:00PM1.92m | 8:02AM1.87m | 8:26PM1.88m | 8:43AM1.74m | 8:51PM1.81m | 9:27AM1.60m | 9:15PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:52AM-0.01m | 00:13AM0.79m | 12:32PM0.00m | 00:51AM0.66m | 1:09PM0.09m | 1:27AM0.57m | 1:43PM0.23m | 2:03AM0.51m | 2:14PM0.41m | 2:39AM0.49m | 2:43PM0.61m | 3:16AM0.51m | 3:10PM0.80m | ||||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
225 | 194 | 81 | 78 | 56 | 52 | 52 | 110 | 143 | 133 | 164 | 198 | 190 | 186 | 312 | 320 | 271 | 237 | 188 | 149 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 |
123 | 90 | 83 | 52 | 50 | 47 | 44 | 51 | 47 | 78 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 51 | 34 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 4 | S 3 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ENE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 8 |
17 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 19 | 32 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | — | — | S 2 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — |
33 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 333 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 323 | 0 | 2 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 295 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 98 | 0 | 26 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0 |
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Information about the Hakashita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hakashita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hakashita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hakashita surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hakashita) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hakashita may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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