
Surf Forecasts:
Hakashita surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, ESE swell with 401 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SE 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 (Jul 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hakashita in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hakashita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m lookin’ at what’s on offer for us. The first few days are a snooze, so don’t get your hopes up too early. But if you can wait, there’s a real nice window coming.
From Monday the 27th of July through the end of the month, the surf is flat and weak. We’re talkin’ wave heights of 2 feet to 2 feet, with combined wave energy barely crackin’ 100 (a weak 156 down to a low 38). The wind is light, sometimes glassy, but there’s just not enough power to get you movin’. It’s a good time to wax your board or just watch the tide. The start of August is the same story—Saturday and Sunday the 1st and 2nd have nothing to offer, with energy as low as 36 (weak). It’s a proper dry spell, about a week of nothin’ to recommend.
But here’s where it gets good. Monday the 3rd of August, the morning is showin’ some life. The break is Hakashita (reef). We’ve got a clean 4 feet swell from the ESE, with a period of 14 seconds (a solid groundswell). The wind is glassy, and the combined energy is a strong 675 (moderate). It’s not for the beginners—4 feet is manageable for intermediates, but the long period means it’ll have some punch. The reef is a good spot for that.
Now, the real standout. If you’re a seasoned surfer, mark Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning is lookin’ fire. We’re talkin’ 8 feet from the E, a period of 16 seconds (very long period groundswell). The wind is glassy, and the combined energy is a massive 2779 (very strong). That’s expert territory. It’s big, powerful, and clean. The crowds are marked as “sometimes,” so you might have a few heads out, but for a wave that quality, it’s worth it. The reef will handle the long period, givin’ some proper barrels.
The next morning, Thursday the 6th of August, is also a banger. The morning has 8 feet from the E, period of 17 seconds (very long period), and it’s clean with a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is a huge 3874 (very strong). This is the peak of the swell. For the experts only. It’s as good as it gets.
After that, the swell holds through Friday the 7th, but the wind turns more cross-onshore, makin’ it a bit bumpy. The weekend of the 8th and 9th sees the swell drop off hard, back to 4 feet and then 2 feet, with the energy fallin’ off a cliff. Not worth chasin’.
We get another little pulse on Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning looks clean again with 5 feet from the E, a 14-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is a solid 812 (moderate). It’s a decent option for the intermediate crowd, a nice repeat of the 3rd of August but a little smaller.
So, the best is the stretch from the 5th to the 6th of August. The 5th morning is the one to get excited about for the experienced crew, with the 6th morning bein’ the absolute peak. Keep an eye on it, but don’t you miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
55 | 54 | 53 | 68 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 44 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:59AM1.61m | 6:00PM1.68m | 4:45AM1.69m | 6:28PM1.75m | 5:24AM1.77m | 6:55PM1.79m | 6:01AM1.82m | 7:21PM1.83m | 6:37AM1.85m | 7:46PM1.85m | 7:12AM1.85m | 8:11PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:51PM1.14m | 11:04AM0.33m | 11:27PM1.06m | 11:40AM0.25m | 11:59PM0.98m | 12:13PM0.18m | 00:29AM0.90m | 12:44PM0.15m | 00:59AM0.83m | 1:14PM0.17m | 1:30AM0.75m | 1:43PM0.22m | 2:03AM0.69m | ||||||
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 36 | 36 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 |
49 | 50 | 53 | 68 | 51 | 50 | 18 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 44 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 9 | NNE 4 | SE 18 |
55 | 54 | 51 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 49 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 4 | SE 13 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | S 3 | S 7 | S 7 | — | E 12 | E 18 | E 13 |
33 | 52 | 51 | 30 | 3 | 28 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 11 | 7 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 278 | 244 | 14 | 299 | 100 | 875 | 299 | 14 |
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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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