Hash Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s be straight with you. The next two weeks at Hash Point are a tough pill to swallow. This is a sheltered point break that needs a decent NW groundswell and clean conditions to really light up, and frankly, the 16-day window is looking flat and frustrating for paddle surfing. We’ve got a 16-day outlook, but the first real glimmer doesn’t come until the last few days, so there’s a long, boring gap here.

From Wednesday the 29th of July right through to Tuesday the 11th of August, it’s a series of small, weak pulses. Expect waves between 1ft and 4ft, mostly with short, weak periods (6 to 9 seconds) and the combined swell energy is mostly low to moderate – reading between 36 and 197. The wind is a constant headache, switching between cross-on, cross-shore, and onshore, ruining any chance of clean lines. Most of these are a “poor surf conditions” call, and there’s nothing worth getting wet for. For the first week and a half, you’re better off doing something else.

Now, the one bright spot – and it’s a real maybe – arrives on Monday the 10th of August and Tuesday the 11th. The swell picks up to a consistent 4ft from the NW, and the period bumps up to 9 seconds, which gives it a bit more push. The combined energy climbs to 160-197 (moderate energy), so there’s finally some life.

Monday morning the 10th has an onshore wind, but Monday afternoon and Tuesday look better. Tuesday afternoon the 11th of August is the standout. We’ll see 4ft of NW swell with a 9-second period and a gentle cross-shore breeze. It’s clean, with a slight cross-chop, making it rideable. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. No standout green flags for crowds, but a fairly consistent point break like this can get a few locals out when it’s clean.

Keep your expectations on the ground though. This isn’t a classic Hash Point day. The 4ft swell at 9 seconds is okay, but it’s not a long-period groundswell that really draws lines down the point. It’s a short-to-medium period swell, which can be a bit crumbly and less defined. The wind is cross-shore, not offshore, so it’s good but not pristine. For a sheltered spot, this is the best of a bad bunch.

For beginners: The swell is under 5ft, so it’s not too big. However, the wave quality is only fair, so it’s not a beginner-friendly day, but an intermediate could have a fun, mellow session.

For experts: The lack of real power and length to the ride from a 9-second period means the experts will be left wanting.

Honestly, it’s a poor run. Look to the Tuesday the 11th of August afternoon as the only real chance for a little slide. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

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