Surf Forecasts:
Haubush surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with 710 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haubush this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Haubush in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haubush over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with a look at the surf. Let’s be straight: we’re looking at a pretty grim run of weather for the next week and a half. The wind is locked in from the east-northeast, blowing cross-shore at a solid 18-22 mph, sometimes even stronger. That’s going to be lumpy, choppy, and just plain ugly at Haubush (reef). The swell is there, some of it is even long-period from the south with periods hitting 16 to 18 seconds, but that cross-chop is ruining everything. The water is sitting at 81°F, which is pretty average for the time of year.
From Thursday the 27th right through to Sunday the 31st of August, it’s a write-off. The swell is small to moderate, but the wind has it torn apart. You’ll see 3ft to 6ft of swell, but the wind keeps it poor. The combined wave energy is moderate, with readings like 988, 749, and 649 in brackets, but it’s all noise.
Monday the 1st of September sees a tiny drop to 2ft of swell, with a long 18-second period from the SSW, and the wind eases to 16 mph. It’s still cross-shore, but at least it’s a Moderate breeze, and the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” It’s not good, but it’s the least bad we’ve seen. The combined energy is still moderate at 769.
We go through another few days of small, messy, cross-shore junk until the 5th of September. That Saturday morning, the swell jumps to 6ft from the east-northeast, with an 11-second period. The combined energy jumps to a chunky 1752, which is a strong swell. But the wind is still a fresh cross-shore at 19 mph, so the wave comment is still “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” This is big, but the wind is going to make it a battle.
The one true standout is Sunday the 6th of September. The wind finally shifts to the northeast at 16 mph, giving us a cross-offshore breeze. The wave comment says “clean,” and the score is the highest we’ll see at 3/10. The swell is 5ft from the east, period 11 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 1096. This is worth a look if you can wait. The swell is too big for beginners at over 5ft, but for intermediates, with that clean wind, Haubush might just have a few lined-up runners, especially on the reef.
After that, the wind cranks back up. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see the breeze back up to 22-28 mph. The Tuesday afternoon has a clean wind state, but the swell is 5ft with a combined energy of 1260. The Wednesday and Thursday are blown out again.
So, in a nutshell: sit tight. The 6th of September is the best shot in this 16-day window, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. The rest is a battle against the wind.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 17 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
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851 | 527 | 582 | 329 | 399 | 289 | 128 | 250 | 186 | 240 | 212 | 199 | 197 | 254 | 266 | 329 | 311 | 364 | 520 | 406 | 279 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:40PM0.70m | 3:53AM0.45m | 4:05PM0.67m | 4:31AM0.50m | 4:31PM0.62m | 5:12AM0.55m | 4:56PM0.56m | 5:56AM0.58m | 5:20PM0.49m | 6:48AM0.60m | 5:42PM0.41m | 7:51AM0.61m | 5:57PM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51AM0.08m | 10:18PM0.11m | 9:32AM0.10m | 10:37PM0.10m | 10:15AM0.14m | 10:58PM0.09m | 11:02AM0.18m | 11:20PM0.08m | 11:55AM0.24m | 11:45PM0.07m | 1:04PM0.29m | 00:15AM0.07m | 2:51PM0.32m | 00:53AM0.08m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
851 | 527 | 582 | 329 | 399 | 289 | 121 | 215 | 102 | 226 | 100 | 199 | 191 | 180 | 192 | 329 | 311 | 364 | 520 | 406 | 279 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SSW 12 | E 18 | SSW 11 | E 15 | E 14 | S 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 13 | E 16 | SSE 11 | E 14 |
14 | 81 | 24 | 38 | 106 | 104 | 89 | 113 | 186 | 46 | 162 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 51 | 100 | 75 | 82 | 43 | 37 | 142 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | E 16 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | E 13 | SSE 8 | E 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 11 | E 11 | S 21 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | E 15 | S 11 |
7 | 8 | 3 | 45 | 35 | 90 | 89 | 6 | 75 | 48 | 40 | 35 | 76 | 123 | 99 | 47 | 51 | 52 | 20 | 68 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
137 | 141 | 158 | 100 | 109 | 112 | 128 | 250 | 184 | 240 | 212 | 176 | 197 | 254 | 266 | 293 | 293 | 273 | 197 | 300 | 277 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 146 | 11 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 11 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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Information about the Haubush Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Haubush provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Haubush can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Haubush surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Haubush) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Haubush may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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