Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Imperial Version

Alright guys, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Haubush.

Looking at the full 16 days, it’s a rough stretch. Strong winds and messy conditions are the main story, making it tough to find a clean wave. Water temp is about 27°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

The first chance to get a wet one is Tuesday, July 28th. There’s a solid 7ft to 7ft easterly swell with a long 13-second period, and the energy is pumping at 1569. It’s a clean wave, but the wind is a cross-off from the NE at 15 to 25 km/h, which is okay but a bit breezy. Good for intermediate surfers, but the currents will be moving.

Wednesday, July 29th, is the real standout. The morning is a bit messy, but the afternoon is pure glass. The wind drops to zero, and we get a 4ft swell from the ENE at 9 seconds. The energy is moderate at 582, but that glassy surface makes it a dream. This is your best bet for the near term, a clean, fun little wave.

From Thursday, July 30th, it all goes south. We get a long run of strong, cross-shore ENE winds, gusting up to 40 km/h and more, with a junky, short-period 8ft swell on Saturday, August 1st. The energy hits 1250, but it’s too big for beginners, and the wind is just destroying it. This stretch is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

This poor run lasts for a long time. There’s a small window on Tuesday, August 4th, with a 5ft ENE swell at 11 seconds and a moderate cross-shore wind, but it’s not clean enough. The wind is relentless, and the swell is mostly short and lumpy.

A long-range glimmer shows up on Sunday, August 9th, and into the following week. A new swell from the SSW arrives with a very long 18-second period. The energy is moderate to strong (937). The morning of the 9th is still rough with a 30 km/h wind, but the afternoon calms down to 20 km/h. The swell is small, around 3ft, but that long period could make it work. Monday, August 10th has a 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and lighter winds. This is a promising setup for a reef, but it’s a long way off, so don’t hold your breath. The surf is inconsistent and the winds are likely to be cross-on.

So, the bottom line is a tough forecast. The standout is Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, with that glassy, clean 4ft wave. The long-range SSW swell around August 9th-10th is worth keeping an eye on, but it’s a distant hope. The rest of the time is mostly blown out or too small.

Rusty.

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