Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles.

Here’s the deal – this forecast is a tough one. You’re looking at a big gap at the start with no real surf worth mentioning. The wind is a problem for most of it, but there’s one solid day if you’re willing to wait.

The first few days, from Thursday the 23rd of July through the weekend, are a total washout. The wind is blowing 18 to 22 mph out of the ENE, cross-shore, making a mess of the tiny waves. The swell is small, and the energy is moderate (1039 on Thursday afternoon), but it’s just lumpy, choppy garbage. Don’t bother.

Things start to get interesting on Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. The swell is 5ft from the ENE, but the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-shore. It’s still marginal, but at least it’s not a total battle.

Haubush (reef) is the spot to keep an eye on, and Wednesday morning, the 29th of July, is your best shot. The swell is 7ft from the ENE, and the wind swings cross-offshore from the NNE at 9 mph. The water is warm at 80°F, which is normal for this time of year. The combined energy is strong (1277), so there’s some serious power behind it. That’s a big wave, though – 7ft is expert territory. The reef should handle the 11-second period swell well, giving you some nice, hollow lines. Crowds are often an issue, so get there early if you want a piece.

After that Wednesday morning, it goes downhill fast. The wind turns onshore, the swell gets shorter and weaker, and we’re stuck in a long run of poor to marginal conditions through the first week of August. The wind is relentless – ENE cross-shore at 15 to 25 mph, just ruining everything.

There’s a tiny window on Thursday, the 6th of August. The swell is 5ft from the ENE, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon out of the southeast. The water is still warm, and the combined energy is moderate (830). That’s a rare moment of clean, glassy conditions. The waves won’t blow your mind, but you’ll have a fun, uncrowded session.

The last couple of days are weak. Friday the 7th has very small swell (3ft to 3ft) and glassy periods, but the energy is low (188 to 348). It’s surfable, but nothing special.

So, the standout is Wednesday morning, the 29th of July at Haubush. That’s your best bet. The rest of the window is mostly a fight with the wind. If you’re patient, the 6th of August might give you a few clean ones, but don’t expect much else.

Rusty.

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