
Surf Forecasts:
Hakashita surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, E swell with 760 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hakashita in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hakashita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up.
Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, we’re not looking at any huge, all-time swell, but there’s a clear standout window if you know when to be in the water. The best bet by a long shot is Monday morning, August 10th, at Hakashita. It’s a reef break, exposed to the east, and we’ve got a solid 5ft of east swell rolling in with a period of 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, good energy. The combined energy is strong (1030), and with the wind glassy out of the north-northeast at just 3 mph, the surface is going to be clean as a whistle. Water temp is sitting at 84°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Just keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent and can get crowded sometimes, and at 5ft on a reef, it’s really for intermediate to experienced surfers only.
That Monday morning session is the one to circle. After that, things drop off pretty quick. The afternoon on the 10th gets a cross-on wind that messes with the shape, and from there we slide into a long run of smaller, less organised surf.
Tuesday morning the 11th is still worth a look – 4ft east swell at 12 seconds, glassy again, combined energy at 613 (moderate) – but it’s a step down. The rest of that week and into the next is a lot of knee-to-waist high stuff, mostly under 3ft, with onshore winds in the afternoons and only fleeting glassy windows in the mornings. The combined energy drops into the 100s and low 200s for most of it – weak to moderate at best. Not a write-off, but nothing to get excited about.
There’s a bit of a pulse picking up again around Saturday morning, August 15th, with a 3ft east swell at 11 seconds and glassy conditions (energy 286), but it’s small. Then again on Saturday morning, August 22nd, we see a similar pattern: 4ft from the south, 8-second period, glassy with calm wind (energy 236). That’s a maybe, but the period is short and the size is modest. After that, the last week of the forecast drops right off into tiny, weak surf.
So, the call is clear: if you want the best waves of this whole stretch, be at Hakashita for sunrise on Monday, August 10th. After that, it’s mostly small and average, with a few mornings that are surfable but nothing special. The long run from the 12th through to the 21st has plenty of days with barely a ripple worth chasing.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | ENE 11 | S 9 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
760 | 594 | 413 | 396 | 305 | 231 | 265 | 247 | 121 | 57 | 96 | 55 | 68 | 88 | 149 | 181 | 143 | 133 | 127 | 158 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:23PM1.79m | 4:08AM1.79m | 6:00PM1.88m | 5:03AM1.90m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16AM0.17m | 10:50PM1.06m | 11:07AM0.05m | 11:34PM0.93m | 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 | |||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | ENE 11 | S 9 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
760 | 594 | 413 | 396 | 305 | 231 | 265 | 247 | 121 | 57 | 96 | 55 | 68 | 88 | 149 | 181 | 143 | 133 | 127 | 158 | 125 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 12 | S 8 |
237 | 192 | 208 | 200 | 162 | 162 | 123 | 121 | 83 | 52 | 56 | 46 | 52 | 51 | 89 | 87 | 81 | 64 | 38 | 22 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 5 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 5 | ESE 12 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 12 | — | SE 11 |
33 | 20 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 3 | 22 | — | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 8 | S 4 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 21 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 50 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 678 | 0 | 0 | 669 | 0 | 0 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 276 | 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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