Hash Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Hash Point.

Honestly, mate, it’s a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. The first week or so is pretty grim. We’ve got a few days starting Thursday the 20th with tiny, weak waves, mostly around 0.7 ft to 3 ft, and a lot of those are coming in with a short, choppy period. The wind is a real mixed bag, but the mornings are seeing some glassy conditions, which is about the only saving grace. The swell energy is weak, only hitting 16 (combined energy) on that Thursday morning, and it doesn’t really get going until later.

The first real glimmer of hope, and honestly the only thing that’s worth paddling out for, is the Monday morning of the 24th of August. We’ve got a 3 ft swell from the NW with an 11-second period, which gives it a bit more push. The wind is glassy, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is up to 176 (moderate), so there’s a bit of life in the water. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The rest of that week and into the next is a real slog. The swell hangs around the 3 ft to 4 ft mark, but the wind is almost always cross or cross-on, messing up the surface. The period is short, mostly 7-8 seconds, so the waves are weak and crumbly. The energy values are all over the place, but mostly in the weak to moderate range, with a few like the 29th August afternoon hitting 180 (moderate).

We get another little window on Tuesday the 1st of September. A 3 ft NW swell, glassy conditions, and an 8-second period. The energy is 138 (moderate), so it’s surfable, but definitely ordinary. It’s a "if you’re desperate" kind of session.

Looking further out, the 4th of September Friday morning has a 4 ft NW swell with a 9-second period, and that glassy morning wind. The energy is 235 (moderate), which is the strongest we’ve seen. It’s the best of the second week, but it’s a long way off and the long-range stuff is always less certain.

For the whole 16 days, Hash Point is a point break, sheltered from the NW swell, which is the direction we’re seeing. It’s fairly consistent, but the quality is just not there. The crowds are sometimes a problem, but with conditions this poor, I doubt many will be out. The optimum swell direction is from the NW, so at least it’s coming from the right spot, but it’s just not enough.

Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, the afternoons with a bit of cross-shore wind might look more interesting than the paddle surfing on offer. There’s no standout here, just a couple of very ordinary, glassy mornings that are your best bet.

Rusty.

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