Hakashita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for us at Hakashita over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a real quiet stretch. The first few days are pretty flat and weak, with the swell barely showing its face. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84° which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least the wait will be comfortable. From the 27th of July through the 2nd of August, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves with combined swell energy readings in the low double digits to low triple digits (155 down to 28). The best you’ll get is a few 2ft to 2ft waves, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the periods are short. It’s just not worth paddling out for. There’s a little window of glassy conditions on the morning of the 28th of July and the 29th of July, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. Essentially, a poor run to start.

Then, things start to change. On the 3rd of August, we see a bump in energy. The swell picks up to 5ft on Monday morning with a period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy starting to roll in. The combined energy jumps to 787, and it’s a solid signal. But the wind is a bit cross, so it’s still a marginal call. The Monday afternoon sees the swell climb to 5ft with energy over 1000, but the onshore wind spoils it.

Now, the standout window. If you’re an experienced surfer, get your eyes on the morning of the 4th of August. That’s our best bet early on. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the ESE with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a solid 2596, meaning there’s real power in the water. This is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will line up nicely, but it’s going to be a bit too hefty for beginners. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-onshore wind, so hit the morning session.

The 5th and 6th of August bring serious size, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is pumping – 12ft to 13ft with periods of 17 to 18 seconds, and energy readings are into the thousands. But the wind is cross or cross-onshore, so the wave faces won’t be perfect. The 6th of August morning has a little cross-shore wind, and the energy is massive (9860), so it’s for the experienced crew only.

Then we hit a run from the 7th of August to the 9th of August where the swell gets absolutely giant, but it’s simply too big for this break. We’re looking at 21ft to 46ft waves with energy readings like 27701 and even 99880. The wind is offshore or glassy, but the forecast says clear as day – this is too big. This is big-wave, expert-only territory, and even then, it’s pushing the limits of what’s surfable here. Most of us will be watching from the cliffs.

The swell finally drops back on the 10th of August. The morning of the 10th is a real treat. A 16ft swell from the south with a 11-second period, but the wind is glassy and the energy is still a strong 7601. The report says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers,” and that’s no joke. A solid, clean, big day for those who know what they’re doing.

The 11th of August morning offers a nice little return to manageable size with a clean 6ft swell from the east, a 14-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is a moderate 1714 – a great session for the experienced surfer looking for a less hectic day. The afternoon turns a bit choppy, so make it a morning mission.

So, to boil it down: the first week is a write-off. The real standout is the morning of the 4th of August for a solid, clean, powerful session. The second standout is the morning of the 10th of August for the big, glassy, expert-level waves. Everything else is either too small, too big, or too windy.

Rusty out.

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