Surf Forecasts:
Haubush surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, E swell with 4,349 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haubush this week:
The surf forecast for Haubush over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Haubush in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haubush over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the 16-day picture for the only spot on the cards: Haubush. It’s a reef setup, so we’re dealing with a wave that can handle a bit of direction, and it’s exposed to the swell. But honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s a grim story. The wind is a total nightmare, mostly cross or cross-off from the northeast, blowing a gale at times, and the swell is rarely aligned with the optimum direction. The water’s sitting at 82°F – that’s normal for the time of year, so no weird anomalies there.
From Saturday the 15th right through to the morning of Thursday the 27th, there’s barely a sniff of a decent wave. The combined energy is through the roof on the first weekend, with 1684 and 3276 readings, but it’s all big, messy, wind-affected junk. A 10ft to 13ft easterly swell with short period is just a washing machine. It’s genuinely more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The whole of that stretch is a write-off. The wind is relentless, and the swell quality is poor.
Then, finally, around Thursday the 27th, the wind eases up a bit, and the swell period starts to get some proper length. The best of the run looks like it’ll be Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th. We’re looking at a 4ft to 5ft easterly swell with a period of 15 to 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, which means way better shape and more energy. The combined energy is still strong, around 1251 to 1459, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, which is the best we’ll get. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the only window with any real potential. The crowd situation? Haubush is often busy, so don’t expect a solo session. This is a reef break, and that long-period easterly swell will wrap in nicely, giving some good lines. The 5ft size is solid intermediate territory, and the 4ft is a little more user-friendly, but it’s still got some punch.
The Sunday the 30th sees a drop in period back to 8 seconds, with the swell jumping to 6ft to 7ft, and the wind stays cross-shore. That’s a step backwards – more power, but sloppy and less organised. It’s marginal at best.
So, the standout is the Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th. That’s your window. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only decent offer in a long, dry spell. The rest of the 16 days is a waiting game. Nice one, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Sat night, light winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2971 | 2686 | 924 | 432 | 315 | 334 | 329 | 222 | 215 | 215 | 158 | 147 | 125 | 177 | 316 | 305 | 347 | 364 | 326 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:29PM0.60m | 6:30AM0.53m | 5:53PM0.51m | 7:23AM0.54m | 6:10PM0.44m | 8:25AM0.55m | 6:13PM0.37m | 9:42AM0.56m | 11:04AM0.57m | 12:12PM0.60m | 11:03PM0.23m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:04AM0.09m | 12:13PM0.25m | 00:28AM0.10m | 1:18PM0.31m | 00:54AM0.11m | 2:59PM0.34m | 1:23AM0.13m | 2:04AM0.14m | 3:11AM0.15m | 9:15PM0.23m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | — | 16 | 16 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
171 | 232 | 924 | 402 | 257 | 168 | 134 | 222 | 215 | 215 | 158 | 111 | 84 | 82 | 74 | 54 | 347 | 364 | 326 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 18 | S 16 | E 9 | SSE 7 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 5 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
83 | 99 | 255 | 432 | 99 | 334 | 329 | 6 | 115 | 123 | 79 | 129 | 71 | 177 | 316 | 305 | 52 | 38 | 48 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 6 | S 6 | WNW 11 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 13 |
34 | 33 | 48 | 125 | 315 | 48 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 34 | 48 | 69 | 125 | 45 | 63 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | — | ENE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | NE 7 | — |
2971 | 2686 | 817 | — | — | 244 | 231 | 106 | 106 | 91 | 151 | 147 | 40 | — | 104 | 26 | 16 | — | 47 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 176 | 182 | 146 | 33 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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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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