
Surf Forecasts:
Hakashita surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, ESE swell with 1,251 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hakashita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next week and a half at Hakashita is a real mixed bag of frustration and a few moments of pure magic. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell rolling in, but for the first few days, the wind has got it all chopped up. Hang tight, because a couple of mornings are going to be absolutely worth the wait.
Starting off this weekend, Saturday the 8th is a write-off. We’ve got a solid 10ft of ESE swell hitting the reef, but it’s coming with a howling 16 mph cross-on wind from the East. The water’s a warm 84° (about average for this time of year), but the wave energy is massive (2731) – it’s all just messy, stormy, and dangerous. Not a paddle in sight. Sunday the 9th eases a bit with 6ft swell from the SE, but the wind stays cross-on, making it all pretty choppy and marginal. The afternoon gets a sneaky 5ft pulse from the East with a long 14-second period, but again, the wind ruins it.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Look at Monday the 10th. The morning is a beauty. The swell drops to 5ft but it’s coming from the East with a solid 13-second period, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. The wave energy is still punchy (1082), and it’s set up for some excellent, clean waves for experienced surfers. This is your best bet in the first week. The south-east facing reef at Hakashita should handle that East swell nicely. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might not have it all to yourself.
Tuesday the 11th morning is almost as good. Glassy conditions again, with 4ft of East swell on a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (555), but it’ll be super clean and fun. After that, things get small and ordinary through the middle of the week. From Wednesday the 12th through to Saturday the 15th, we’re looking at knee to waist-high stuff, mostly with cross or onshore winds. A few moments of clean morning glass, but the swell is just too weak to get excited about.
Then, Sunday the 16th morning is a real standout. A new pulse of 6ft swell from the East rolls in with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy again. The energy is strong (914), and the conditions are set for very good surf. This is your second major highlight. The following Monday the 17th morning is also good, with 5ft East swell and glassy wind, but it’s a notch below the Sunday.
The second week tails off pretty quickly. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are tiny and weak, with barely enough energy to push a log (down to 94). Thursday the 20th sees a funky 5ft short-period SE swell, but it’s cross-shore wind. Friday the 21st morning has a clean 4ft S swell with a cross-off wind, which is okay, but the energy is moderate at best. The last weekend, the 22nd and 23rd, is just poor, with messy wind and fading swell.
So, to sum it up: the absolute standouts are Monday the 10th morning and Sunday the 16th morning. Both offer glassy, clean conditions on a decent groundswell at a reef break. If you’re an experienced surfer, those are the windows to hunt. The rest of the time, it’s mostly ordinary or blown out. The blank runs in the middle of the week are pretty normal for the area, so don’t stress.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1568 | 1294 | 840 | 418 | 932 | 796 | 660 | 591 | 407 | 333 | 244 | 216 | 204 | 159 | 121 | 109 | 104 | 104 | 78 | 146 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:29PM1.52m | 1:34AM1.59m | 4:37PM1.66m | 3:01AM1.67m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM1.26m | 9:12AM0.33m | 9:54PM1.19m | 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 | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | E 14 | SSE 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | E 11 |
1146 | 607 | 840 | 418 | 932 | 570 | 660 | 591 | 407 | 333 | 244 | 216 | 204 | 159 | 121 | 109 | 104 | 104 | 78 | 146 | 110 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 8 | E 13 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 5 | E 10 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
17 | 17 | 546 | 396 | 169 | 796 | 363 | 284 | 264 | 204 | 212 | 188 | 100 | 104 | 73 | 51 | 13 | 46 | 39 | 76 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 10 | S 11 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 10 | E 6 | ENE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 6 |
— | 5 | 17 | 100 | 344 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 29 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 50 | 17 | 40 | 19 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
1568 | 1294 | — | — | 210 | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 261 | 323 | 188 | 188 | 323 | 188 | 0 | 244 | 0 | 0 | 295 | 0 | 19 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 261 | 0 | 188 | 69 | 0 |
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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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