Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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