
Surf Forecasts:
Hakashita surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 18s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 17s period, ESE swell with 44,236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 8.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 28ft (8.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hakashita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Hakashita, and I’ve got to be straight with you—this one’s a bit of a wild card.
First up, we’re looking at a reef break that’s set up for a solid SE swell, and it’s exposed to it, so it catches pretty much everything that rolls in. The water is sitting at 85°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in just boardshorts or a spring suit.
The standout period is definitely kicking off from Wednesday, August 5th, and into the early part of the following week. Starting Sunday, August 2nd, we’ve got some clean, glassy conditions with a 2ft ESE swell, but it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for those sets. Monday, August 3rd, the swell jumps to 5ft, but it’s got a cross-shore wind, so it’s a bit lumpy. Not the best, but the energy is building—the combined energy is sitting at 1236 (moderate).
Then Tuesday, August 4th, the swell pushes to 10ft, but it’s stormy with a cross-shore wind. That’s getting into the “too big for beginners” territory, and the cross-chop makes it messy. The real deal, though, is Wednesday, August 5th morning. We’ve got a 15ft ESE swell (17-second period) coming in from the SE, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNE at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps to 12001 (strong). That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell, and it’s breaking clean. This is a reef break, so that long period is going to line up beautifully. Just be ready—this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon sees the swell hit 18ft, which is massive, and the wind switches to a cross-shore. It’s still powerful but getting too big for most.
Thursday, August 6th, is for the serious big-wave crew only. 25ft to 26ft swells with a 17- to 18-second period, but the wind is howling at 19–22 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop. The energy is off the charts (33591 and 40907), but it’s a dangerous beast. Friday, August 7th, stays massive but the wind turns cross-onshore and messy. Honestly, after Wednesday, the quality drops fast.
From Saturday, August 8th, through Sunday, August 9th, we’re looking at poor conditions. The swell is still big (10ft to 15ft), but it’s coming from the south, and the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it lumpy and ugly. Not a good call.
The tail end of the window, from Monday, August 10th onward, things get interesting again. Monday afternoon sees a 12ft E swell with a light cross-offshore wind from the NNW, and it’s clean. The energy is 3178 (moderate). That’s a good session for experienced surfers. Tuesday, August 11th morning, drops to 5ft from the south with a 13-second period, clean cross-offshore wind. Nice shape, but the swell is dropping. Wednesday, August 12th, holds around 5ft with clean conditions. Thursday, August 13th morning, is glassy with a 4ft S swell—very clean, but small.
So, the absolute best on offer is Wednesday, August 5th morning. That 15ft ESE swell, 17-second period, with clean cross-offshore wind, and strong energy (12001) is the standout. Just know it’s a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, but when it comes, it’ll be firing. The second best is Monday, August 10th afternoon, with a 12ft E swell and clean wind. That’s a solid session for experienced surfers.
Crowds are a possibility at Hakashita, especially on the good days, so get in early if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 88mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
208 | 229 | 803 | 1224 | 1752 | 2680 | 5163 | 4391 | 6423 | 12001 | 16585 | 25281 | 33591 | 37121 | 42055 | 35752 | 21733 | 16222 | 9615 | 8884 | 5722 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:37PM1.85m | 8:30AM1.75m | 9:03PM1.82m | 9:16AM1.66m | 9:33PM1.78m | 10:13AM1.54m | 10:08PM1.72m | 11:33AM1.44m | 10:53PM1.66m | 1:32PM1.41m | 00:00AM1.60m | 3:29PM1.52m | 1:34AM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:13PM0.32m | 2:37AM0.64m | 2:44PM0.46m | 3:16AM0.60m | 3:17PM0.63m | 4:02AM0.58m | 3:56PM0.82m | 4:59AM0.56m | 4:46PM1.02m | 6:15AM0.54m | 6:10PM1.20m | 7:49AM0.47m | 8:23PM1.26m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 26 |
Temp °C | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 36 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 |
208 | 215 | 803 | 1224 | 1752 | 2680 | 5163 | 4391 | 6423 | 12001 | 16585 | 25281 | 33591 | 37121 | 39010 | 35752 | 21733 | 16222 | 9615 | 8884 | 5722 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 17 | ESE 10 | SSE 9 | S 7 | E 6 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | ENE 15 |
32 | 229 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 91 | — | — | 461 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 8 | SSE 10 | S 7 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | SE 17 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
3 | — | — | 8 | 5 | 132 | 299 | 282 | — | — | — | — | — | 3786 | 42055 | 2987 | 4979 | 4402 | 4157 | 2508 | 2356 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 69 | 0 | 69 | 98 | 0 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 250 | 69 | 250 | 805 | 760 | 760 | 760 | 760 | 773 | 773 | 250 | 760 |
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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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