Hash Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – this is one of those outlooks where the ocean is just not playing ball. We’ve got a full 16-day window from July 15th through to July 30th, and honestly, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The whole period is a write-off for decent surf.

Let’s start with the pattern. The swell at Hash Point (a sheltered point break, fairly consistent for an intermediate) is tiny the whole way – we’re talking 2ft to 5ft at best, all from the NW. The period is short, mostly 7 to 9 seconds, so there’s no power or shape to speak of. The combined swell energy barely cracks triple digits, hitting 294 at its highest, which is still only moderate energy. The water temp is running about 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

The first week, from Wednesday July 15th right through to Tuesday July 21st, is a total bust. The winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, creating small wind ripples and chop. The wave comment across every session is “poor surf conditions” with a score of zero. On Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th mornings we get a bit of glass, but the swell is still only 3ft from the NW with a short period – it’s just not enough to push anything rideable.

The second week starts to look a little more interesting on paper, but it’s still a letdown. On Thursday July 23rd morning, we finally get a “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” note, with 3ft from the NW and glassy winds. The combined energy is 126, so there’s a little more push. But it’s not enough to get excited about – it’s small, weak, and the 9-second period isn’t doing it any favours. The afternoon picks up to 4ft with 270 energy, but the wind goes cross-on and it’s poor again.

The only faint glimmer comes on Saturday July 26th morning. We’ve got 4ft from the NW, 8-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is 221, so there’s a bit of weight behind it. The break is sheltered from the NW, and the wind is offshore from the WSW – that’s clean. But even then, the wave comment is just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout; it’s the best of a bad bunch. For a more experienced surfer, there might be a few fun little waves, but beginners will find it okay – 4ft is not too big. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell, not a proper groundswell. Crowds are possible at Hash Point, but with surf this marginal, you probably won’t have to fight for waves.

After that, Monday July 27th and Tuesday July 28th have some clean-ish wind conditions, but the swell is still weak and small – 3ft to 4ft – and the energy drops back. The 28 mph NNW gusts on Monday afternoon will make it a kite session, not a paddle session.

From Wednesday July 29th onwards, it fades completely back to 2ft and 3ft with poor conditions. The whole 16-day run is a long gap of no real surf. There’s nothing to chase. The area is just flat and wind-affected. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards in the shed.

Rusty.

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