Hargen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – for the Hargen area, the next couple of weeks are gonna be a tough watch. I’ve scanned the charts and there’s not a single session in this whole 16-day window that gets a green light. We’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch.

Kicking off from Friday the 3rd of July right through to Sunday the 12th of July, it’s a grind. The swell is tiny – we’re talking 1.0 ft to 3 ft at best, with combined swell energy barely hitting double digits, peaking at a weak 152 on the Friday afternoon, but the wind is just relentless. Friday the 3rd has 16 mph WNW winds blowing straight onshore, making a mess of things. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than normal – very unusual for this time of year, like the ocean’s having a fever.

Hargen is a beach/breakwater setup, and from Monday the 6th through to Thursday the 9th, it’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore with winds up to 19 mph. The swell direction is all over the shop from NW to N, and the period is short – between 4 and 8 seconds – meaning weak, messy waves that are just not worth paddling out for. The wave comment on every forecast reads "poor surf conditions."

Now, from Friday the 10th of July up to the 17th, the swell just flat-lines. We see zeros for combined energy on multiple days. We get clean, offshore winds from the ENE and E on the 15th and 16th, but with the swell barely registering at 0.3 ft or even zero, it’s a total lake. You’d have more fun on a kiteboard than a surfboard during this stretch.

There is a flicker of life right at the end. On Saturday the 18th of July, the morning shows light offshore wind from the ESE at 9 mph, with a small 3 ft WNW swell, 5-second period, and combined energy of 31. It’s small and weak, but the wind makes it clean. The afternoon gets even lighter winds but turns cross-shore. Honestly, for this area, after such a long dry spell, that Saturday morning might be your only chance to get wet, but keep your expectations low – it’s not a standout.

Bottom line: Hargen sees a blank run that lasts for over two weeks with no good surf on offer. It’s not unusual for this spot to go quiet, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye out.

Rusty.

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