Hakashita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Saturday, August 22 rolls in with a tiny 0.7m south swell, period at 9 seconds. The morning is glassy, which is a rare treat, but it’s small and weak – combined energy is only 120 (weak). It’s surfable but very ordinary. By afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the SE, and it’s pretty much a write-off.

Sunday, August 23 is even smaller, with a 0.6m east swell in the morning. The wind is cross-offshore from the NNE, so it’s clean, but there’s barely any push. Forget it.

Monday, August 24 sees a little bump in size – 0.8m in the morning, rising to 2.0m by the afternoon. The swell is from the SE, and the period jumps to 13 seconds in the morning, a solid groundswell, but the wind is cross-onshore from the ENE and E. The energy picks up to 423 (moderate) in the morning and a whopping 2188 (strong) in the afternoon, but the chop from the wind makes it messy. It’s marginal.

Tuesday, August 25 is where things get interesting, but it’s not for everyone. The swell pumps up to 4.5m in the morning and 5.0m in the afternoon, both from the SE with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive – 9822 and 13056 (very strong). This is serious, powerful groundswell. The wind is cross-shore from the NE, so the lineup will have some side-chop, but it’s rideable. This is a big-wave day for experts only. Crowds are possible here.

Wednesday, August 26 keeps the size up – 4.0m to 3.5m from the SSE, but the wind turns cross-onshore from the E and picks up to 20 km/h in the afternoon. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, and the energy is still high at 5895 and 6240, but the onshore wind makes it pretty choppy. Not the best.

Thursday, August 27 holds at 3.0m from the SSE, but the wind is still cross-onshore from the ESE and E. The energy is strong at 2137 and 2368, but it’s messy. The morning of Friday, August 28 is a standout. The swell drops to 3.0m from the SSE, but the wind is cross-offshore from the NNE, and the conditions are clean. The energy is 1857 (strong), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best morning of the first week. The afternoon sees the wind shift cross-shore, and the swell drops to 2.1m – still decent, but not as good.

Saturday, August 29 fades fast back to 0.6m and 1.0m with weak energy and onshore winds. It’s a nothing weekend.

Sunday, August 30 is flat and onshore. Monday, August 31 morning offers a glimmer – 1.0m from the SE, glassy, with a 10-second period. Energy is 351 (moderate). It’s a clean, small day. The afternoon gets onshore and messy.

Tuesday, September 1 morning is a real highlight. 1.6m from the ESE, 11-second period, glassy, and clean. The energy is 778 (moderate to strong). This is a sweet, fun-sized wave with good shape. The afternoon goes onshore.

Wednesday, September 2 morning is another clean one with 1.5m from the E, 10-second period, and cross-offshore wind from the NNE. Energy is 565 (moderate). Very good conditions.

Thursday, September 3 is pure monster swell. 6.5m from the ESE with a 13-second period. The combined energy is insane – 14571 and 12275 (very strong). The wind is favorable, but this is way too big for Hakashita. It’s a warning.

Friday, September 4 morning drops to 3.5m from the ESE, cross-offshore wind from the NE, and clean. Energy is 2708 (strong). This is excellent for experienced surfers, and the wind is right. The afternoon drops to 2.5m with a cross-shore wind.

Saturday, September 5 morning offers 1.2m from the E, clean, cross-offshore wind. Energy is 936 (moderate). A nice, clean smaller day.

Sunday, September 6 morning has 1.8m from the ESE, cross-offshore wind from the NNE, and clean. Energy is 1065 (strong). Excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

The clear standout is Friday, August 28 morning with a solid 3.0m SSE swell, clean cross-offshore wind, and strong energy. The second best is Tuesday, September 1 morning – a smaller, glassy session with clean, fun waves.

Rusty.

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