Surf Forecasts:
Haubush surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, S swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haubush this week:
The surf forecast for Haubush over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Haubush in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haubush over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Haubush. Straight up, the next week and a half is pretty grim. We’ve got a long gap of nothing but poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up too early.
For Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th, it’s all cross-shore wind around 19 mph, blowing from the ENE, with lumpy, messy surf. Swell is small, around 3 ft to 5 ft, and the periods are short – 7 seconds for the E swell, so no power behind it. The combined energy is moderate (479 to 681). Water temp is 82° which is about average for this time of year, so that’s fine, but the wind is ruining it. No scores worth talking about – it’s just poor.
Thursday the 27th morning shows a bit of a bump, with 4 ft S swell and a longer period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy jumps up to 1093, so there’s some grunt. But that cross-shore ENE wind at 16 mph still chops it up. It’s only marginal, and the afternoon fades back to poor. The same story runs all the way through to Monday the 1st of September – cross-shore winds, lumpy, poor surf. There are a few days with longer period S or SSW swells (14 to 18 seconds) that would be great if the wind behaved, but it doesn’t. The energy is moderate to strong (440 to 741), but the quality is zero. This is a dead run.
Now, things start to look a bit more promising from Wednesday the 2nd of September. The wind eases up, dropping to 6 mph from the E, with a light cross-onshore breeze. Swell is still small, around 3 ft to 3 ft from the S with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (574 to 709). It’s marginal, but that’s the best we’ve seen in a week.
Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon has a small window: 4 ft E swell, 13-second period, light onshore wind from the SSE at 6 mph. Combined energy is 653. The score bumps to a 2, which is the highest in ages. It’s still marginal, but if you’re desperate, that might be the time to paddle out. Haubush is a reef break, so that long-period S swell on Thursday morning (3 ft, 14 seconds) could shape up OK if the wind stays light, but it’s onshore.
Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September see a jump in size: 5 ft to 5 ft E swell, periods around 10 to 12 seconds, but the ENE wind is back up to 16 mph cross-shore. Combined energy gets strong (887 to 1135), but the chop will make it messy. Only marginal again.
The standout window, and I mean the only real standout in this whole 16-day outlook, is Sunday the 6th of September afternoon. Haubush sees 6 ft of ENE swell with an 11-second period, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-shore breeze from the ENE. Combined energy hits 2006 – that’s strong, solid wave energy. It’s still only rated marginal, but this is the biggest, most powerful swell of the forecast, and the wind is the lightest it’s been for ages. For a reef break like Haubush, that ENE direction is the optimum, and with light cross-shore wind, it could actually be rideable. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best bet. The ENE swell direction matches the guidance optimum, so the break should line up. Expect some crowds though – Haubush can get busy when it’s working.
Monday the 7th of September morning also has 5 ft ENE swell with an 11-second period, and a light 9 mph cross-onshore breeze from the SE. Combined energy is 1532. It’s another marginal day, but the wind is off a bit, so not as clean.
After that, Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th of September fade back into cross-shore winds and chop, with swell around 4 ft to 6 ft, but the quality is poor again. The energy is moderate to strong (793 to 1076), but the wind ruins it.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a total write-off. If you’re waiting for something, your best shot is Sunday the 6th of September afternoon for the biggest, strongest swell with the lightest wind. It’s still marginal, but it’s the only real chance in this long stretch. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change. But for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | E 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 8 |
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202 | 198 | 200 | 236 | 395 | 458 | 998 | 527 | 582 | 329 | 399 | 225 | 219 | 215 | 188 | 226 | 218 | 199 | 191 | 186 | 272 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:45PM0.72m | 2:41AM0.35m | 3:13PM0.72m | 3:16AM0.40m | 3:40PM0.70m | 3:53AM0.45m | 4:05PM0.67m | 4:31AM0.50m | 4:31PM0.62m | 5:12AM0.55m | 4:56PM0.56m | 5:56AM0.58m | 5:20PM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM0.15m | 8:10AM0.07m | 10:00PM0.13m | 8:51AM0.08m | 10:18PM0.11m | 9:32AM0.10m | 10:37PM0.10m | 10:15AM0.14m | 10:58PM0.09m | 11:02AM0.18m | 11:20PM0.08m | 11:55AM0.24m | 11:45PM0.07m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 |
117 | 196 | 167 | 236 | 395 | 458 | 998 | 527 | 582 | 329 | 399 | 225 | 219 | 215 | 138 | 226 | 136 | 199 | 191 | 180 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | E 18 | SSW 11 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 |
146 | 81 | 81 | 235 | 135 | 135 | 9 | 82 | 24 | 38 | 67 | 103 | 89 | 84 | 188 | 46 | 162 | 85 | 82 | 82 | 190 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 6 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | SSE 6 | NW 9 | E 16 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 19 | SW 15 |
14 | 13 | 167 | 14 | 8 | 50 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 35 | 90 | 123 | 115 | 73 | 48 | 40 | 37 | 33 | 119 | 116 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 |
202 | 198 | 200 | 144 | 143 | 119 | 95 | 108 | 116 | 100 | 139 | 171 | 154 | 211 | 187 | 218 | 218 | 157 | 134 | 186 | 272 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 27 | 11 | 20 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 11 |
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Information about the Haubush Surf forecast
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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