Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Haubush.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for the next 16 days. There’s a long stretch of nothing worthwhile to get excited about. From the start of the window on July 13th right through to the 24th, it’s mostly poor surf conditions with cross-shore winds and lumpy, choppy lines. The wave energy is moderate at best, with values mostly in the 400s and 500s, but it’s all messy. The swell is small, around 2ft to 3ft, and the period is often long (14 to 18 seconds), which is a groundswell, but the wind just ruins it. Nothing is clean enough to paddle into.

The one real standout comes right at the tail end. On July 25th, Saturday morning, we see a bump in energy to 693 and the swell ticks up to about 3ft from the SSW. By Saturday afternoon, the wind swings to a cross-off from the NE, and the guidance says clean. That’s huge. The water temp is 80° with a positive anomaly of 0.5°, so it’s about average for the time of year – warm, but nothing wild. That afternoon session on the 25th is the best on offer: 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, with clean conditions. It’s a reef break, Haubush, so that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely. Crowds are often, so expect company. It’s not big, but it’ll be your best chance for a decent wave.

July 26th also shows some potential with a cross-off wind and clean conditions again, but the swell is smaller, around 2ft to 3ft. Still worth a look if you missed the 25th.

Then on July 28th, Tuesday morning, the swell jumps to 6ft from the ENE, with strong energy (1103). The wind is light cross-on, which is a bit of a bummer, but it’s light. That one is a bit bigger, so it might be too much if you’re a beginner, but for the experienced crew, it could be a fun, punchy reef wave. The period is 13 seconds, so it’s got some juice.

Overall, don’t bother with the first two weeks. Mark your calendar for the 25th and maybe the 28th. That’s where the magic is.

- Rusty

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