Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Haubush is a tough one to call. We’ve got a run of poor conditions with only a couple of windows that might be worth a look, but nothing to get too excited about. The wave energy is moderate up to strong at times (between 505 and 1335), but the wind is almost always a fresh cross-shore, which is going to leave the surface lumpy and messy. For a reef break, that’s a real shame.

Things start off on Tuesday 25 August and the surf is tiny – around 2 ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, but the ENE wind is howling at 19 mph cross-shore, and the ride is described as “poor surf conditions”. Water temp is 82°, about normal for this time of year. Not one to paddle out for.

Wednesday 26, same story. Swell bumps to 3 ft, period still long at 14-18 seconds, but the same cross-shore wind at 19 mph keeps the surface messy. No go.

Thursday 27 morning shows a bit more height – 4 ft from the S at 17 seconds, with energy picking up to 1093 (moderate). But the wind is still cross at 16 mph, and conditions are called “marginal.” It’s close, but the cross-chop will make it frustrating. Afternoon drops back to 3 ft and the window closes again.

From Friday 28 right through to the start of September, it’s a long stretch of tiny, wind-affected surf. Swell stays between 2 ft and 4 ft, but the cross-wind is relentless – 19 to 22 mph from the ENE. Wave energy dips as low as 402 (weak to moderate). Not much to work with.

There’s a little flicker on Sunday 30 afternoon – 5 ft from the ENE but only 7 seconds period, which is short-period windswell, lumpy, and the same cross-wind. Not quality.

The next notable bump is around Thursday 3 September. The swell builds to 6 ft from the E at 8 seconds, and by Friday 4 September we’re seeing 6 ft from the E at 8 seconds, with energy around 701 (moderate). But the wind is still cross at 19-22 mph. At a reef break this exposed, that’s messy. The swell direction (E) is not matching the optimum (SSE) for this spot, so it won’t be breaking with any real shape. This is more for the kite crowd than a paddle surfer.

Into Saturday 5 September, swell is 5-6 ft, period stretches to 12 seconds on the afternoon, and energy jumps to 1069 (moderate to strong). But wind is up to 25 mph from the ENE – strong cross-shore, described as “strong cross-shore with messy cross-chop”. That’s a hard pass.

The best chance in this entire outlook might be Sunday 6 September afternoon. The swell is 5 ft from the ENE at 12 seconds, with energy hitting 1335 (moderate to strong), and the wind eases to 16 mph from the ENE – still cross-shore, but the wave comment moves to “marginal”. It’s the highest score (2/10) in the whole period. If you’re desperate, that’s the one chance. The swell direction is ENE, not ideal for the optimum SSE, and the reef might not line up perfectly, but the energy is there. Expect a cross-chop though.

After that, Monday 7 September keeps moderate energy around 1275-1290, but swell drops to 3 ft from the SSW with a long 18-second period. Wind is cross to cross-on, and it’s lumpy or choppy. Not worth the drive.

The final days from 8 to 9 September fade back to 2-4 ft, with moderate energy, but cross-on winds and the occasional risk of thunderstorms. Nothing clean.

Bottom line: This is not a great run for Haubush. The wind almost never cooperates, the swell direction is off, and the only standout is Sunday 6 September afternoon – and that’s marginal at best. If you’re a local, you’d know the score. For everyone else, leave the board at home and check back in a week or two. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a quiet spell.

– Rusty

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