Hash Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight up about what we’ve got on the menu at Hash Point over the next couple of weeks. I’ve looked at the numbers, and honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch of small, weak surf. The first solid week is a write-off, with barely a ripple through to the end of the weekend. There’s a glimmer of hope in the second week, but we’re talking about a long wait.

We kick off Tuesday, July 7th with a tiny 0.7ft swell out of the WNW and a short-period (9 seconds). The combined wave energy is a paltry 14, so it’s flat out weak. The water is sitting at 72°F, which is a touch warmer than normal. Early on there’s a light cross-onshore wind, so it’s just not worth paddling out. That sets the tone for the whole first week. Through Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the 12th, the swell barely squeaks above 2ft, and the energy stays below 50. Winds are glassy on some mornings, which would be great if there was any swell, but with those tiny numbers, it’s a flat spell. The swell period hangs around 5-11 seconds, so no grunt to it at all.

There’s a gap of several days here where I wouldn’t recommend anyone get wet. Monday the 13th sees a tiny bump to 3ft with 82 units of energy, but it’s cross-on and short-period (8 seconds). This is strictly flat-wave territory.

Moving into the second week, we finally see a pulse. Tuesday July 14th afternoon has a 3ft swell from the NW, with the energy creeping up to 99. Still not exciting. Wednesday the 15th morning is glassy with a 3ft swell, but look, it’s all still poor surf conditions. The real standout – and I mean the *only* standout in this whole outlook – looks to be Sunday July 19th afternoon. We get a 3ft swell from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 184, which is moderate. But the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, and it’s a bit choppy. The follow-up on Monday July 20th afternoon is a 4ft swell from the NNW, with energy at 278, the highest of the whole run. Again, it’s cross-onshore and choppy. The swell is still short-period (8 seconds), so it’s a windswell, not a proper groundswell. Given the small size and the wind, this spot is a point break setup, and the cross-onshore wind is a letdown for quality. It’s not a standout for a surfer.

If we look at the best of a bad bunch, Wednesday July 22nd morning shows a 4ft NW swell with a 9-second period and 193 energy, and a light cross-onshore wind. That’s probably the cleanest option, as the water is glassy early, but it’s still not great. The swell is too weak and the direction isn’t far off the optimum (NW), but the cross-onshore breeze kills any chance of perfection.

For beginners, these tiny wave heights under 5ft are fine, but the quality is so poor it’s not worth the paddle. For the experts, there’s nothing above 4ft here to get excited about. The whole period is a real dud.

It’s a tough outlook, but as we say, it often doesn’t stay this flat for long. Forecasts can change, and we might get a better pulse later. For now, keep the board in the car and check the conditions on the day.

Rusty.

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