Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the coming weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start with no real surf on offer until Tuesday the 28th. The forecast is pretty quiet before that, with a couple of small, choppy days you’d be better off sleeping in for.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday, 28th July. The morning session at Haubush is looking like the standout of the whole period. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the east, with a moderate 13-second period pushing a heap of energy through – the combined energy is sitting up at 1444 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NE, keeping things clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at that size, it’s a bit too much for the beginners. The water’s sitting at a warm 80°, which is pretty much average for this time of year.

Wednesday morning, the 29th, is another beauty, but it’s a different flavour. The swell drops a touch to 6ft, still coming from the ENE, but the period shortens to 11 seconds. The real magic here is the wind – it’s glassy as a mirror with a light SSW breeze. The combined energy is 1023 (moderate wave energy). This will be clean, fun, and also for the experienced crew. The afternoon sees the swell drop off and the wind shift, so jump on that morning window.

After that, things get a bit messy. From Thursday the 30th through to the end of the run, we’re looking at a lot of cross-shore winds, lumpy conditions, and generally poor surf quality. The wind picks up strong from the ENE from Friday the 31st onwards, and while the swell hangs around at times, it’s mostly blown out chop. The breaks are an exposed reef, so with that strong cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. The forecasts are consistently poor from the 31st right through to the 10th of August; there’s a long stretch of nothing special on offer.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is the Tuesday 28th morning session at Haubush. The Wednesday morning glass-off is also a solid call. After that, you’re looking at a long, flat and windy gap for a week and a half. It’s a real shame, but that’s how it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

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