Hakashita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s gonna be a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny and the wind is messy, so for the first few days, you’re better off doing something else. There’s a bit of glass on the 28th and 29th of July, but we’re talking about knee-high slop with almost no energy (combined energy of all swells directed here: 88 and 93). Not worth wetting the suit.

We finally get a flicker of life late on the 2nd of August. The afternoon shows a little pulse of 2ft from the east, but the period is 12 seconds and the cross-onshore wind kills it. Still, the energy is starting to build (113). The real action, though, is a week away. The 3rd of August brings a proper groundswell, with the morning seeing 3ft from the ESE with a 14-second period, and the afternoon jumping to 4ft and 16 seconds. The wind is still light and cross-onshore, so it’s a bit lumpy, but that’s a lot of energy (464 to 855) for a spot that’s been dead.

Now, the standout window. Tuesday the 4th of August is the one to circle. The morning is pure magic at Hakashita – glassy conditions, 6ft from the ESE with a long 16-second period. The energy is huge (1746), and the water temp is a warm 84°, which is about average for the time of year. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at 6ft, it’s getting a bit too big for beginners. That long period groundswell will be powerful, so reef kicks will be working, but it might be a bit straight for a beach break. The crowds here are “sometimes,” so you might have company.

Wednesday the 5th of August morning is the next big one. We’re looking at 8ft from the east, period of 16 seconds, and glassy conditions again. The energy is absolutely pumping (3462). This is expert territory now. If you’ve got the skills, this is the best on offer. The wind is light, the swell is solid, and it’s going to be a session to remember. Thursday the 6th of August pushes even bigger – 10ft in the morning from the east with an 18-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and with that size, it’s for experts only. The energy is massive (6299). The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but for a big wave charger, it’s a go.

The peak of the swell looks to be Saturday the 8th of August. The morning is glassy, 16ft from the east, 16-second period. The energy is off the charts (13316). This is exceptional surf, but only for the most experienced. That kind of size and power is not to be messed with.

After that, it drops off fast. Sunday the 9th of August sees the swell dropping to 6ft, and by Monday the 10th, we’re back to small, clean but weak waves (3ft, 272 energy) before the onshore wind kills it again Monday afternoon.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The real magic is from the 4th of August onwards, with the 5th and 8th of August being the absolute standouts for the experts. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but for now, wait for that first big pulse.

Rusty.

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