Hakashita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Hakashita over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off Friday the 28th of August, but honestly, the opening act is a bit of a fizzer. There’s a small 4ft swell from the SSE with a short, weak 8-second period. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be bumpy and frustrating. Not worth paddling out for. Saturday the 29th is even smaller and mixed up. The good news is, we’ve got a bit of a gap here before things get interesting.

Sunday morning the 30th, the wind goes glassy for a moment. The swell is only 3ft from the SSE and weak (134), so it’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the first chance to get wet without getting chewed up by the wind. It’s just ordinary waves though, nothing to write home about.

Then it gets proper mean. Monday the 31st sees a solid 5ft swell from the SSE, but the wind is cross and the energy jumps to moderate (396). By Tuesday the 1st of September, we’ve got a stormy mess. Onshore winds screaming at 19 mph blowing into an 8ft SE swell. That’s a washing machine. Wednesday the 2nd is worse—13ft of SSE swell with 22 mph onshore winds. The energy is strong to very strong (3471), but it’s all just churned-up, dangerous slop. This is kite-surfing territory, not for a paddle surfer.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are still big and messy, though Friday morning has a brief window of cross-shore wind and an 8ft SSE swell. The energy (1144) is there, but the quality is only marginal.

Now, finally, the standout window. Saturday the 5th of September morning, the wind goes glassy again. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the SE with a moderate energy (786). The conditions are clean. Then, from Sunday the 6th through Monday the 7th, things get seriously good. Sunday morning sees a 10ft SE swell with offshore winds and clean conditions. The energy is strong (1825). Sunday afternoon pumps with 12ft and a longer 11-second period, completely clean. This is the best on offer for the first week—proper groundswell, clean faces, and plenty of power. It’s only for experienced surfers though, as it’s over 8ft.

Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th drop off in size but stay reasonably clean. Not a highlight, but a fun little window if you missed the big stuff.

Then, hold onto your board. Thursday the 10th of September morning goes glassy again, with a 6ft swell from the ESE but a long 12-second period and strong energy (1388). It’s excellent for experienced surfers. But the real beast is Friday the 11th afternoon through Saturday the 12th. Friday afternoon delivers an 12ft ESE swell with a 13-second period, glassy wind, and very strong energy (4457). It’s excellent. Then Saturday the 12th morning, we’re looking at a massive 15ft SE swell with a 14-second period, offshore wind, and exceptional energy (10250). The afternoon holds 13ft with a 15-second period. This is exceptional, expert-only stuff. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 83°, which is pretty normal for this time of year at Hakashita.

So, if you’re an expert, keep your eyes locked on Saturday the 12th of September. That is the big one. For the rest of us, the clean window from the 5th to the 7th is the best bet for solid, manageable waves.

Rusty.

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