
Surf Forecasts:
Haubush surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, E swell with 5,272 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haubush this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Haubush in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haubush over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
First up, we're looking at a rough patch for waves. You're going to have to wait a good long while before you see anything worth paddling out for. For the next week and a half, it's pretty much all cross-shore winds and small, short period slop. The first real standout doesn't come until August 23rd.
The only spot on the radar for the whole region is Haubush. It's a reef setup, which for a spot like this is better suited to handle the longer period groundswell, but it's not going to help much with the wind we've been dealt. The first week is dominated by stiff easterly breezes, a constant 19 mph cross-shore that will chop everything to bits. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
We get a pulse of swell on August 15th, Saturday morning, with the swell building to 8 ft from the east. The combined energy is a solid 1489 (moderate wave energy), but that stiff 28 mph cross-offshore wind will be on it, keeping things clean but very powerful. This is expert territory only at that size and with those winds.
Then the weekend turns nasty. Saturday afternoon the swell gets messy, and by Sunday the 16th we have a 16 ft swell barrelling in from the east, but with a risk of thunderstorms and onshore winds. That’s a massive 5576 (very strong wave energy), but with 25 mph winds from the southeast, it’s a complete mess. Kite surfers might be the only ones having fun.
We finally get a glimmer of hope on Sunday, August 23rd. The afternoon window looks set to be a real beauty. The wind drops right off to a glassy 3 mph from the east-northeast, and we get a 3 ft swell from the south-southwest, with a long period of 15 seconds. The combined energy hits 500 (weak wave energy), but that's a groundswell with shape. The model is saying "expect very good surf conditions". With the winds glassy, this is a low-key session worth waiting for. The sets will be clean and long. You might have a few others out, as crowds are often an issue here, but for waves that clean, it'll be worth it.
Things then stay small but fun right through until August 26th, with another glassy window on Wednesday afternoon the 26th, again 3 ft from the south-southwest. Small, yes, but glassy and clean.
All in all, if you can be patient, August 23rd is the one to aim for. The 26th is a good backup. The rest is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the ENE on Sat night, light winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
373 | 627 | 741 | 1029 | 858 | 763 | 636 | 496 | 496 | 558 | 1197 | 1661 | 1527 | 5272 | 1463 | 375 | 412 | 329 | 222 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:22AM0.36m | 3:59PM0.80m | 4:08AM0.41m | 4:32PM0.75m | 4:55AM0.46m | 5:02PM0.68m | 5:41AM0.50m | 5:29PM0.60m | 6:30AM0.53m | 5:53PM0.51m | 7:23AM0.54m | 6:10PM0.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:23PM0.11m | 8:53AM0.02m | 10:50PM0.10m | 9:42AM0.06m | 11:15PM0.09m | 10:30AM0.11m | 11:40PM0.09m | 11:19AM0.18m | 00:04AM0.09m | 12:13PM0.25m | 00:28AM0.10m | 1:18PM0.31m | 00:54AM0.11m | ||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
7:05 | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 13 |
317 | 627 | 741 | 1029 | 858 | 763 | 636 | 496 | 496 | 377 | 280 | 219 | 225 | 116 | 163 | 375 | 270 | 206 | 222 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | ESE 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 7 | S 14 | S 14 | WNW 11 |
373 | 289 | 289 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 48 | 21 | 22 | 34 | 99 | 188 | 183 | 111 | 412 | 329 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 17 | SSE 11 | S 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 14 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 5 |
19 | 55 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 29 | 12 | 43 | 56 | 48 | 46 | 315 | 33 | 18 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 7 | E 8 | — | E 7 |
127 | 116 | 124 | 123 | 120 | 170 | 261 | 299 | 341 | 558 | 1197 | 1661 | 1527 | 5272 | 1463 | 147 | 329 | — | 159 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 146 | 14 | 26 | 175 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 181 | 171 | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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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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