Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one for Haubush. Over the next 16 days, we’re looking at a long, bleak stretch with barely a single decent window. The wind is relentless, coming from the east and east-northeast, keeping the wave face messy with cross-shore and cross-onshore chop nearly every day. The first real surf energy shows up on the 30th of July, with a combined swell energy of 553 (moderate), but a 3 ft south swell with a 13-second period is completely ruined by a 12 mph cross-onshore breeze. That’s a no-go.

The 31st of July picks up a bit more energy – 827 (moderate) on Friday morning with a 2 ft, 16-second groundswell from the southwest, but again, 22 mph cross winds trash it. Friday afternoon gets a 6 ft east swell, 8-second period, and 902 (moderate) energy, but 22 mph cross winds make it a lumpy, choppy mess. The weekend of the 1st and 2nd of August sees the biggest swell, with 8 ft east swell on Saturday morning (strong energy at 1224), but 28 mph cross winds turn it into a chaotic, blown-out wall. That’s kite-surfing conditions, not paddle surfing. The water temperature is 80°F, which is about average for the time of year.

The whole first week is disappointing. The best of a bad lot creeps in around the 4th and 5th of August. Tuesday afternoon the 4th sees a 4 ft east-northeast swell with an 11-second period, light winds at 6 mph, and 447 energy (moderate). The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s not great, but it’s the cleanest we get. Wednesday morning the 5th is similar – 3 ft east swell, 9-second period, light cross-onshore at 6 mph, and 347 energy (moderate). For a reef break at Haubush that’s fairly consistent, this is heartbreaking. Crowds are often going to be there, but the waves just aren’t cooperating.

The second week is all small, weak, and cross-windy. The swell drops to 2 ft – 3 ft with periods from 7 to 18 seconds, but the wind stays up, keeping the surface ugly. The 9th of August has a 2 ft south-southwest swell, 18-second period, and 658 energy (moderate), but the wind is still a cross-shore fresh breeze. Nothing is clean enough to recommend. The 14th of August finishes with a 2 ft south swell, 15-second period, and just 146 energy (weak). It’s a full 16-day blank run for this area. Haubush is a reef that’s exposed to the swell, but the wind just won’t let up. It’s a grim outlook, but this stretch is more normal for this time of year here. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.

Rusty.

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