
Surf Forecasts:
Hakashita surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, E swell with 1,049 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hakashita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at our little slice of paradise, Hakashita. This is a reef setup, so it’s got that raw, natural bottom that can really shape up a wave, but it’s not the kind of spot that fires every day. We’re looking at a patchy 16-day window, but there are a couple of windows where it’ll be well worth the paddle out.
The overall pattern is a slow start, a solid mid-range pulse, and then a fade into smaller, cleaner conditions. The wave energy starts off moderate but builds nicely. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Sunday the 9th is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a 4.3ft S swell with a short 11-second period, but the wind is a cross-on from the ENE at 9 mph, making it choppy and messy (combined energy 867). It’s a no-go, honestly. The afternoon gets a little bigger at 4.9ft from the E with a 14-second period, but the same cross-on wind ruins it.
Monday morning the 10th is where it starts to get interesting. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the E, and we’ve got a solid 4.9ft E swell rolling in with a 13-second period (combined energy 1075). That’s a proper groundswell, and with glassy conditions, the reef should be cleaning up nicely. This is a stand-out session for the experienced surfer. The afternoon stays okay but the wind shifts cross-on again.
Tuesday the 11th morning is another glassy gem. Dead calm, 0 mph from the NNE, with a clean 3.9ft E swell at 12 seconds (combined energy 667). The shape will be there, and the crowds? They’re *sometimes* around, so you might have a few friends out, but it won’t be a circus.
The swell dips a bit on Wednesday the 12th with a 3.3ft ENE swell (10-second period, combined energy 414), but it’s glassy again in the morning. Small, but clean. Thursday and Friday the 13th and 14th are a waste – tiny, messy, poor conditions. Saturday the 15th isn’t much better with a cross-shore wind.
Now, here’s the real standout. We’ve got a pulse coming through. Monday the 17th morning is looking magic. Glassy winds from the NE at 0 mph, and a 5.6ft E swell with a 10-second period (combined energy 1112). That’s a powerful, clean wave on the reef. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so it’s for the experienced crew, but the quality is there. The afternoon gets a bit sloppy with a cross/onshore, but the morning is a must-paddle.
Tuesday the 18th morning is still good with a glassy 5.2ft E swell (combined energy 504), but the afternoon drops off. Wednesday the 19th morning is the biggest of the run – a glassy 6.6ft E swell, 9-second period (combined energy 1216). That’s a solid push of energy, and it’s clean. At 6.6ft, it’s pushing into expert territory on a reef, so only the brave need apply. The rest of the week after that fades out into smaller, cleaner conditions, with the 23rd and 24th offering glassy mornings on tiny, long-period swells – good for a log, not much else.
So, the two best bets: Monday morning the 17th for that powerful, glassy groundswell, and Wednesday morning the 19th for the biggest, cleanest push of the forecast. The rest is a waiting game or for the small-wave crew.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 | S 11 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
777 | 396 | 820 | 1049 | 760 | 594 | 485 | 396 | 316 | 188 | 236 | 180 | 85 | 80 | 78 | 57 | 63 | 71 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | |||||||
— | 5:33 | — | — | 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 | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | E 10 | E 10 |
777 | 381 | 820 | 1049 | 760 | 594 | 485 | 396 | 316 | 175 | 236 | 180 | 85 | 80 | 78 | 57 | 39 | 71 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | S 10 |
536 | 396 | 329 | 302 | 239 | 234 | 259 | 254 | 204 | 188 | 162 | 123 | 78 | 52 | 50 | 46 | 63 | 18 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 4 | ESE 12 | SSE 4 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 |
18 | 90 | 157 | 8 | 33 | 20 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 39 | 37 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 3 | S 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 74 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 39 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 188 | 188 | 188 | 2 | 0 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 261 | 0 | 244 | 244 | 0 | 98 | 98 | 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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