Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for any kind of proper surf. We've got a decent amount of swell energy in the water, but the winds are just not playing ball. It's a lot of cross-shore chop and lumpy conditions, which is a recipe for frustration, not for good rides.

The swell is running in the 1ft to 4ft range, with periods mostly between 14 and 18 seconds. That longer period means there's some push behind it, but it's all being ruined by the wind. The combined energy is mostly moderate, hovering in the 400-900 range. We'll see it spike to a strong 1064 on Saturday the 19th, but that's also when the wind is going to be a fresh breeze, so it's not going to do us any favors at Haubush (Haubush). It's a real shame, because that South-Southwest swell is exactly what this reef wants, but the cross-shore wind will just make it a mess.

There's a brief window on Monday afternoon, the 14th, where the wind swings to a cross-offshore and things clean up a little, with the swell bumping to 2ft. It's still not big, but at least it looks surfable. Then again on Tuesday the 15th, we see the swell push to 3ft with a 20-second period, and the wind is light, though a little cross-on. That looks like the best of a bad bunch – you might find a few clean ones if you're patient. But even then, the forecasters are calling it marginal.

After that, the wind is set to build again. We're looking at strong breezes from the East-Northeast, which is just going to make Haubush a choppy, bumpy mess from the 17th through the 20th. The swell will push up a bit, reaching 4ft on Friday the 18th and the energy will be strong, but it's all for nothing with that wind. Honestly, for the next week and a half, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest suit, but the wind will keep it feeling cool.

Keep an eye on the long-range, around Wednesday the 23rd. We might see a new pulse of East-Northeast swell with a shorter period, but it's still a mixed bag. Everything is just too inconsistent and wind-affected to get excited about. This is a stretch where you might be better off getting your board fixed or just watching the cams. It's a blank run, for sure, but that's how it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, so we'll keep watching.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

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