Surf Forecasts:
Hakashita surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SE swell with 20,369 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hakashita in the next 16 days are 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hakashita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Hakashita has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. The first few days are pretty grim with tiny, weak swell and the wind all wrong. Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd is a write-off with swell under 3 ft and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. You’re better off doing something else. Then we hit a bit of a lull, with nothing really worth paddling out for until things start to change.
Monday the 24th morning shows a pulse of new energy arriving: a 6 ft swell from the SE with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is strong (1907), but the wind is cross and the forecast is marginal. The afternoon bumps up to 8 ft (4095 energy) but that’s getting big for this reef, and the wind stays cross. It’s not the cleanest, but the potential is there.
Now, the standout window is Tuesday the 25th. Tuesday morning is the pick of the whole outlook if you’ve got the experience. We’re looking at a solid 16 ft SE swell, 17-second period, with a cross-offshore wind from the NNE at 12 mph. The combined energy is a massive 14718 – that is serious power. This is expert territory though; over 8 ft is for experienced surfers only. The wind is clean, so those big lines will be holding up. Tuesday afternoon the swell nudges even bigger to 20 ft with 16-second period, but the wind swings cross and strong at 16 mph, making it a choppy mess for paddle surfing. That morning session is the one to circle.
Wednesday the 26th is a write-off. Heavy rain and a 31 mph offshore gale from the NW on Wednesday morning make it near impossible to paddle into, even with a 13 ft swell. The afternoon improves with a fresh offshore from the WNW at 19 mph, but it’s still huge (13 ft) and very windy.
The second week is more of a mixed bag with less certainty. Thursday the 27th afternoon offers a glimmer: 7 ft SE swell with a gentle offshore from the NNW at 9 mph and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (900). Friday the 28th morning is glassy with 5 ft swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds so it’ll be a bit weak. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th mornings have clean, cross-offshore wind and fun 4 ft to 4 ft swell, but the energy is low.
Then we get another notable pulse for the start of September. Tuesday the 1st of September morning looks solid: 6 ft ESE swell with a long 14-second period, glassy conditions from a light ENE wind, and the forecast is excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is strong at 1514. That’s another potential standout, but keep in mind it’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in.
Hakashita is a reef break that can be inconsistent, so you need to pick your windows. And remember, when the swell is over 5 ft, it’s not for beginners. Over 8 ft, experts only. Crowds are possible here, so get on it early.
In short: the main event is Tuesday the 25th morning for the big-wave crew. The first week of September also looks like it could deliver a clean, glassy session. Don’t waste your time on the small, windy days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the N by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
158 | 168 | 127 | 99 | 71 | 71 | 56 | 54 | 108 | 151 | 1818 | 3950 | 8038 | 14699 | 19477 | 14388 | 4666 | 3560 | 2049 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:11PM1.55m | 2:15PM1.29m | 11:04PM1.45m | 4:19PM1.40m | 1:12AM1.40m | 4:48PM1.51m | 2:52AM1.46m | 5:11PM1.61m | 3:51AM1.57m | 5:34PM1.70m | 4:35AM1.69m | 5:56PM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:00AM0.71m | 4:48PM1.27m | 7:48AM0.71m | 8:57PM1.30m | 9:14AM0.61m | 10:09PM1.20m | 10:06AM0.49m | 10:43PM1.09m | 10:45AM0.37m | 11:11PM0.97m | 11:18AM0.27m | 11:37PM0.85m | |||||||
— | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
6:52 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 45 | 25 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SSE 12 | E 13 | SE 10 |
158 | 168 | 127 | 99 | 71 | 71 | 56 | 54 | 108 | 151 | 1818 | 3950 | 8038 | 14699 | 19477 | 14388 | 4666 | 84 | 2049 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 19 | E 13 |
31 | 17 | 46 | 30 | 25 | 41 | 47 | 52 | 35 | 49 | 68 | 98 | 110 | 19 | 39 | 66 | 87 | 7 | 116 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | E 14 | E 6 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | E 11 | — | SSW 10 |
27 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 33 | 7 | 46 | 72 | 21 | 47 | 73 | — | — | — | 9 | — | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3560 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 2 | 278 | 0 | 19 | 98 | 0 | 188 | 98 | 0 | 26 | 491 | 188 | 491 | 491 | 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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