Hargen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s coming our way at Hargen. I gotta be straight with you—it’s a grim run. We’re looking at a solid 16-day stretch with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The whole forecast window is basically one long gap with no real surf on offer. Every single day is marked as poor surf conditions, so don’t bother checking the cam every morning.

Starting now through to the end of the month, the swell is tiny—mostly between 0.3 ft and 3 ft. The energy is weak across the board, with combined swell energy values ranging from just 1 up to 69 at its best on the 21st of August, which is still in the low range and not enough to get excited about. Wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, often moderate to fresh, ruining whatever little bump there is. A few mornings show clean conditions from cross-offshore breezes, like on the 18th and the 22nd, but the swell is so small and weak it’s just not gonna break properly.

The one bright spot on the horizon is the very end of the run. On the 28th of August, we see a morning with offshore wind (ESE at 12 mph) and a bit of a pulse—3 ft from the NNW with a 6-second period. Energy climbs to 46, which is still weak but at least it’s something. The water temperature is 70°F, which is a whopping 5° above average, so it’s very unusual for this time of year—almost bathwater warm. Then the 29th of August morning shows a longer period of 11 seconds from the NNW, but the height drops to 0.7 ft, so it’s a tease. Clean conditions that day but no power behind it.

Honestly, if you’re desperate, the 28th morning is the best of a bad bunch. That’s the standout, but it’s a real long shot. For the rest, you’re better off checking forecasts again in a few days. Sometimes it turns around quick.

Stay tuned, stay hopeful.

Rusty

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