Hakashita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a wild 16-day window coming up for Hakashita, so buckle up.

Things kick off Tuesday, August 4th, with some serious size from the ESE. We’re looking at a solid 10ft swell with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a massive 4862 – that’s strong. But the wind is a messy cross-shore from the NE, and with that risk of thunderstorms, it’s far from perfect. The water temp is 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed. This is a reef break that’s inconsistent and exposed, so it’s a specialists-only kind of session.

Wednesday the 5th gets bigger again. The swell jumps to 15ft in the morning and 16ft in the afternoon, still from the ESE with a 16-second period. The energy is just pumping – 9825 in the morning, ramping up to 13358 in the arvo. That’s well into the strong range. Winds are cross-shore from the NE, moderate in the morning and easing to a gentle breeze in the afternoon. At this size, it’s expert territory only. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s going to be a handful.

Thursday the 6th is the real standout. We’re talking a massive 21ft to 26ft swell from the ESE, still with a 16-second period. The energy is off the charts – 22297 in the morning and a staggering 60525 in the afternoon. That’s a colossal amount of power. The wind is cross-shore, but it’s a fresh breeze at 19-22 mph, so it’s going to be lumpy. This is an absolute beast of a day. Only the most experienced, heavily-armed surfers with a death wish should even think about it. This is not a day for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 7th sees the swell drop back a touch, but it’s still massive at 16ft to 20ft, now shifting to the SSE. The energy remains strong at 20724 and 17496. The wind is cross-onshore and fresh, so it’s lumpy and messy. Still huge, still only for experts.

Then things go south. From Saturday the 8th all the way through to Tuesday the 11th, the combo of messy onshore winds and dropping swell makes for poor, blown-out conditions. The swell drops from 13ft down to 10ft, but the wind is a nightmare – cross-onshore, onshore, and even a near-gale on the 10th. The energy is still moderate to high, but the quality is zero. This is a total write-off period.

We get a nice break on Wednesday the 12th. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the E with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate at 1510. But the real story is the wind – a light cross-offshore from the N in the morning. That’s clean. The guidance says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. A solid option for a fun session without the chaos.

Thursday the 13th is even cleaner. The swell is 4ft from the E, 12-second period, and the morning is glassy. The energy is lighter at 719, but it’s clean. The best wave of the day will be early.

Friday the 14th through to Sunday the 16th sees the swell drop further, from 4ft down to 3ft. The wind is light and variable, with some clean cross-offshore mornings. The energy is weak (under 500). It’s small, but if you’ve got a log, the mornings are worth a paddle.

Then, out of nowhere, a late pulse arrives on Monday the 17th. A 10ft swell from the E pops up, with moderate energy around 2358. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a welcome increase in size.

Tuesday the 18th is another standout. The swell is 8ft from the E, with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate at 1225. The morning is glassy. That’s excellent conditions for an experienced surfer. The size is right on the edge of what’s manageable, but with glassy conditions, it’s going to be a special session.

The window closes on Wednesday the 19th with a 6ft, 10-second period swell from the E. The morning is glassy again, with calm wind. The energy is light at 692, but it’s clean. A nice way to end the run.

So, the best on offer? Thursday the 6th is the biggest, most powerful day, but it’s a monster. For the best balance of size and quality, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 12th morning for clean, manageable waves, and Tuesday the 18th morning for a glassy, solid session. The long-range stuff on the 18th and 19th is promising but a bit less certain.

Rusty out.

Read more