Haubush Surf Guide

Haubush in Oahu is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the north northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Likely to be crowded if working. Watch out for rocks/sharks.

Haubush Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef2fairly consistent
25.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Haubush:

The best conditions reported for surf at Haubush occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Haubush (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: spring
The best time of year for surfing Haubush with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring  and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 18% of the time in May while 43% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 39% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
18%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
43%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
39%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Haubush Location Map

Interactive Haubush surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Haubush is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 10 km (6 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Haubush is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 31 km (19 miles) away.

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Haubush Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 4 May 2026, 09:00 Local Time
Monday 04
5AM8AM11AM2PM
Wave (m)
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
E
Period (s) 7 8 8 8
Wind (km/h)
15
20
20
25
Wind State cross-
off
cross cross cross

Swell History at Haubush

Surf stats for Haubush, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Haubush

Wind stats for Haubush, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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