Hash Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for our little stretch of coast.

We’re only looking at Hash Point, a sheltered point break that needs a NW swell to get going. The truth is, for the next sixteen days, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. There’s surf on offer, but you’ll have to pick your moments carefully because the wind turns ugly pretty quick most afternoons. The window starts now, on Monday the 24th of August, and while there are days with waves, there are also long stretches where the wind just ruins it. If you can't get out early, you might as well stay home.

For the first week, the mornings are your only real friend. Monday the 24th has a clean 4ft NW groundswell at 11 seconds under glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (268), and the water temp is about average for this time of year, so don’t bother with a thick wetsuit. It’s small but rideable on the right board. Tuesday the 25th is similar, with a 3ft NW swell, a touch shorter period at 9 seconds, but again, that morning glass is sweet. Then we hit a real lull. Wednesday the 26th through to about Saturday the 29th is pretty weak, with swell dropping to under 3ft and short periods. It’s not worth getting wet for those micro waves.

There’s a standout session on Sunday the 30th of August. The morning is messy, but the afternoon sees a jump in energy to 5ft from the NW (468), which is the biggest push of the whole run. The wind is cross-on though, so it won't be perfect, but the power is there for a fun session on a bigger board.

The second week starts to look a little more promising. Monday the 31st has a clean morning again, with a 4ft NW swell, glassy, but short period (8 seconds). Then Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is your real highlight. We’ve got 4ft of NW groundswell at 9 seconds (294 energy) and glassy conditions. That is your best bet for a clean, punchy wave that’s not too big for intermediates. Thursday the 3rd morning is also glassy with 4ft NW (206), but it’s a bit weaker.

After that, we get into Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of September, where the swell holds around 4ft to 4ft, but the afternoons stay messy with that onshore fetch. It’s a pattern: glassy dawn patrols, then swell gets chopped up by the afternoon breeze. The last real standout is Monday the 7th of September morning: 3ft of clean NW groundswell at 10 seconds (245) and glassy wind. A nice way to finish the forecast.

In short, the clear winner is Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. Get up early, because that’s 4ft of clean NW swell, glassy, at Hash Point. It’s your best chance at something with a bit of push and no chop. The other mornings are all worth a look if you need a fix, but that Wednesday is the one to mark in your calendar.

Now, for a few things to keep in mind: The swell direction is NW which matches well with what Hash Point likes. The period on days like Monday the 24th (11 seconds) is long enough for a decent groundswell, but that longer period can make beachies break straight, but here it's a point break, so it should wrap in nicely. Crowds are a possibility here, it says "sometimes" for crowds, so don't be surprised to see a few other heads in the water on those clean mornings.

If the wind gets strong and the surf gets messy (like some afternoons), this setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddling.

Rusty, signing off.

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