Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

Honestly, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off at Haubush. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of poor surf conditions. The wind is locked in from the ENE, blowing a cross-shore, and it’s a fresh breeze (19 mph) for most of that time, just chopping everything up. There’s energy in the water, but it’s ugly energy. The combined swell energy is mostly moderate (518-844), but it’s messy. You’ll see a mix of short-period E windswell and longer-period SSW pulses, but that cross-shore wind just kills it. We won’t see a decent wave of note until we get into the second week of September.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 5th of September. The wind drops back to a moderate breeze (16 mph) from the E, still cross-shore, but it’s a little more manageable. The swell shifts to a more consistent ENE direction at 5ft, with a long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy gets up to 1051 – that’s a solid, moderate-strong push. It’s still only a 2/10 day, but it's the first sign of life. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about in a wetsuit.

Then we get a couple of interesting days. Sunday the 6th of September, the wind swings to the NE, giving us a cross-offshore breeze. That’s a massive plus. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW with a very long 16-second period. The setup is a reef, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, but it’s inconsistent. The combined energy is moderate (592). Monday the 7th of September pumps up a bit with a 7ft E swell and a 10-second period. The energy jumps to 1425 (strong), and by the afternoon, the wind goes cross-off again. That’s a solid day for experienced surfers, as that size is getting into the "experts only" zone.

But the real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Wednesday the 9th of September. In the afternoon, the wind drops completely to a glassy calm from the SE. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate (491). This is a rare, perfect window. The wind is zero, the waves will have shape, and the reef will be working. It’s a small, clean day that’s perfect for a longboard or a fish. The crowds at Haubush can be an issue, so get there early.

The next day, Thursday the 10th, is a bit bumpy with light onshore wind, but then Friday the 11th of September afternoon delivers again. Another glassy session with a 3ft SSW swell and a 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate (425). That’s two glassy, clean afternoons in a row, which is a real treat for a spot that’s been getting hammered by wind.

After that, it fades out with some small, short-period E windswell and a building cross-shore breeze. The last couple of days of the forecast (12th and 13th) are marginal at best.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a bust. The best surf on offer is the glassy, clean SSW pulses on the afternoon of Wednesday the 9th and the afternoon of Friday the 11th of September. That’s your window.

Rusty.

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