Hargen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, gather 'round. Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the charts are saying for the upcoming stretch.

Honestly, this is a pretty quiet run for Hargen. The surf is tiny for most of it, and the conditions are rarely playing ball. A lot of small, messy waves with a gusty cross-shore wind making things look pretty average for a paddle. The first real glimpse of something even remotely surfable doesn't come until the end of the second week, so there's a long gap of over a week with nothing worth a mention.

Water temp is sitting at 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick steamer.

For the first half of the outlook, it's mostly flat dribble. We're looking at swell heights hovering around 1.0 ft to 2 ft, mostly from the NNW, but the period is weak, between 3 to 8 seconds, so no grunt. The wind is mainly cross or onshore, and the combined energy figures are all in the weak range. For example, on Monday the 17th, there's a little bump in energy to 67-73, but it’s cross-shore and lumpy. Not worth the paddle.

The only day that even raises an eyebrow is Saturday the 22nd of August. The morning still looks poor, but by the afternoon, conditions go glassy with a 3 ft swell from the west. That’s a small wave, but with a period of 6 seconds, it’s not going to be anything special. The combined energy is up to a moderate 73, and with glassy conditions, you could find a clean little waist-high wave if you're patient. However, the guidance tells me this break is "fairly consistent," so this flat spell feels a bit more abnormal than usual for the area.

Beyond that, we roll into Sunday the 23rd with a fresh onshore breeze and risk of thunderstorms, back to the usual poor stuff. So, to be honest, there's no true standout here. If you are desperate for a splash, aim for that Saturday afternoon glass-off at Hargen, but keep the expectations in the car.

Rusty.

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