Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. To be honest, I’m a bit gutted looking at this. We’ve got a real flat spell to kick things off, so don’t bother paddling out for the first few days. The first sniff of anything rideable is a couple of days away, but it’s still a bit of a letdown.

The water temp is sitting right around 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Alright, let’s talk about the only real game in town: Haubush (reef). This spot is exposed to the swell, but the wind is a real problem. From the 23rd of July right through to the 27th, it’s a constant cross-shore breeze, mostly a fresh breeze, and the waves are poor. The swell is tiny, barely 2ft to 4ft, and the period is short—around 14 to 20 seconds, but it’s just not enough. The combined energy is strong on a couple of days, like 1034 on the 23rd morning, but the wind messes every wave up. It’s a scratchy mess.

We get a bit of a lift from the 28th of July. The wind swings to a cross-offshore, and the swell picks up to 5ft, and even hits 5ft on the 28th afternoon. The period drops to 12 seconds, so it’s not super long, but there’s some energy there (907). The morning of the 29th looks tidy with a gentle breeze, cross-off, and 5ft swell from the ENE. That’s your best window. It’s still marginal, but it’s the cleanest you’ll see. The combined energy is moderate (678). This is a spot that breaks fairly consistently, but it’s also often crowded, so expect some company.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From the 30th of July, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell drops back to 2ft to 3ft. The 2nd of August kicks up a bit of a bump with 5ft, but the period is a pathetic 7 to 8 seconds—that’s windswell, not groundswell, and with a fresh cross-shore, it’s just lumpy rubbish. The combined energy is weak (592). The rest of the first week of August is a mix of tiny waves and cross-shore wind, nothing worth chasing.

Honestly, the standout is the 29th of July morning. That’s your best bet. Clean, 5ft, cross-off wind. It’s not pumping, but it’s the only session that’s actually surfable. The rest is a write-off unless you’re desperate for a paddle.

Rusty

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