Surf Forecasts:
Hakashita surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SSE swell with 7,864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hakashita in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hakashita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me walk you through what’s coming for Hakashita.
This reef break has a few good windows, but it’s not a constant run of perfection. The real standout is clearly Tuesday the 25th of August.
We start off slow. Monday the 24th has a weak 0.8m southeast swell with a long 13-second period, but the energy is low (405) and the wind is messy. Not worth paddling out for. Monday afternoon gets a 2.0m jump, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy.
Now, Tuesday the 25th is the call of the whole period. The morning serves up a solid 4.0m of southeast groundswell, with a 16-second period and a massive energy reading (7434). The wind is light cross-shore, keeping it reasonably clean. This is big, powerful, and long-period – a true reef-break beast. Over 2.5m, it’s for experts only. The afternoon holds similar size, but the wind shifts cross-onshore, so the morning is the time.
Wednesday the 26th is still big with 3.5m in the morning, but the wind is cross-onshore and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The energy is still very strong (3992), but the quality is off. Thursday the 27th drops to 2.0m, but with onshore wind and rain, it’s a washout.
Friday the 28th morning is a surprise: glassy conditions with a 1.8m SSE swell. The wind is dead calm, so the surface will be clean, but the energy is fading (569). A decent option for cleaner waves. Saturday the 29th is small and glassy in the morning with 1.2m, but the energy is low (304) and the afternoon gets onshore and poor.
The surf goes flat and poor from the 29th afternoon through to the 31st, with tiny waves and onshore wind. A real dead spell.
Then a new pulse arrives on the 1st of September. Tuesday morning the 1st brings 1.6m of SSE swell with an 11-second period, and it’s glassy. The energy is moderate (636). A solid, clean option after the quiet.
Wednesday the 2nd of September is another highlight. The morning has 2.1m from the SSE with a 13-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy is strong (1459). This is excellent for experienced surfers, but the afternoon wind picks up to 20 km/h cross-shore, so get in early.
The rest of the first week of September looks average to poor, with smaller swell and moderate to fresh winds, until a final small glassy morning on the 5th of September with a very long 17-second period, but only 0.6m of swell. Not much to work with.
So, the clear winner is Tuesday the 25th of August morning for the big, powerful groundswell, followed by Friday the 28th morning for the glassy conditions, and Wednesday the 2nd of September morning for a clean, solid session. Hakashita can get crowded sometimes, so keep that in mind for the good days.
Keep your eyes on the forecast, it’s a fickle one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SE 13 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
124 | 199 | 2285 | 4427 | 7370 | 7139 | 7864 | 3397 | 1829 | 475 | 554 | 574 | 351 | 477 | 404 | 244 | 192 | 202 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:52AM1.46m | 5:11PM1.61m | 3:51AM1.57m | 5:34PM1.70m | 4:35AM1.69m | 5:56PM1.78m | 5:13AM1.80m | 6:18PM1.85m | 5:48AM1.88m | 6:40PM1.90m | 6:24AM1.93m | 7:03PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM1.20m | 10:06AM0.49m | 10:43PM1.09m | 10:45AM0.37m | 11:11PM0.97m | 11:18AM0.27m | 11:37PM0.85m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:05AM0.72m | 12:17PM0.20m | 00:33AM0.61m | 12:46PM0.23m | 1:02AM0.50m | ||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
6:50 | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
124 | 199 | 2285 | 4427 | 7370 | 7139 | 7864 | 3397 | 1829 | 475 | 439 | 574 | 351 | 477 | 404 | 244 | 192 | 202 | 161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 16 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | S 10 | S 10 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
49 | 161 | 45 | 45 | 20 | 106 | 102 | 88 | 121 | 470 | 51 | 69 | 173 | 84 | 125 | 117 | 105 | 69 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 16 | E 15 | — | E 11 | E 19 | E 13 | E 12 | E 16 | E 12 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 9 |
21 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 69 | — | 37 | 7 | 117 | 72 | 20 | 68 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 470 | — | — | 554 | — | 246 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 278 | 0 | 98 | 295 | 0 | 188 | 261 | 188 | 188 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 278 | 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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