Hash Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Hash Point over the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty grim run for the next while. We're looking at a solid stretch of days with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Wednesday, July 22nd, and even then, it's not exactly setting the world on fire. The water temp is sitting about 71°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the wait won't be a cold one.

Let's get into the nitty-gritty. From July 9th all the way through to the morning of July 22nd, it's a desert. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and the energy is just pathetic. You'll see a few glassy mornings here and there – like the morning of the 12th with a 2ft swell from the WNW and a period of 11 seconds, but it’s weak, with a combined energy of only 94. It's a tease, not a session. The wind shifts to a nasty cross-shore or cross-on in the afternoons, chopping up whatever scraps are there.

Now, around Wednesday, July 22nd, we finally get a pulse. The morning of the 22nd shows a 3ft groundswell from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds and a glassy wind from the S at 3 mph. The combined energy hits 122, which is enough to get you in the water for a grovel. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about right. It's not a stand-out, but it's the first thing that's not a total write-off.

The best of the bunch, the only thing I'd even call a highlight, is the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. We've got a 4ft NW swell with an 8-second period, and what's that? Glassy conditions. Wind from the WSW at 3 mph, which is basically nothing. The combined energy bumps up to 171, so there's a bit more push. The swell direction is from the NW, which is the optimum direction for this sheltered point break. It's a small, clean day for the intermediate crew. Don't get too excited, it's no barrel, but it's the cleanest wave we'll see in this entire forecast window. The crowds can be a factor at Hash Point, so get there early.

After that, it fades again. The 24th and 25th are back to small, choppy, and uninspiring.

So, bottom line: if you're desperate for a paddle, the morning of July 23rd is your best bet. It's clean, small, and the swell direction is right. Everything else is a flat spell or a choppy mess. Don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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