Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest with you, the outlook for Haubush is a bit of a mixed bag, with a whole lot of waiting involved.

The first real standout window isn’t for over two weeks, but we’ll get to that. For now, the pattern is dominated by a persistent cross-shore wind from the ENE, which is keeping things messy. The combined swell energy is mostly moderate, ranging from around 173 to 1091 during the period, but the wind just ruins the party.

There’s only one spot to talk about here: Haubush. It's a fairly consistent reef break exposed to SSE swells. Because it’s been so windy, don’t expect much company, even though it can get crowded. Water temps are about average for this time of year.

Right off the bat, Friday the 11th is a no-go. We’ve got a 2ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period at 9am, but the 25 mph cross-shore wind makes a mess of it. That 471 reading for combined wave energy is decent, but the conditions are poor.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 12th. The afternoon shows a tiny 2ft groundswell from the SW (16s period), but the wind drops to a glassy 3 mph. The energy is down to 286, but glassy conditions at this reef will clean it right up. That’s a nice little window for a longboard or a fish.

Sunday the 13th morning is marginal, with a light breeze and a 2ft, 15-second swell. The energy is weak at 223, so it’s not going to be pumping, but it’s rideable.

Things go downhill again for a long stretch. From Monday the 14th right through to the 24th of September, it’s mostly poor. The wind stays on it, constantly cross or cross-onshore, and while the swell bumps up here and there—like Tuesday the 23rd afternoon with a 6ft, 9-second short-period windswell—the conditions are still just marginal at best. The wave energy hits 1001, but that short period and cross-shore wind mean it’s lumpy. For a reef like Haubush, that setup might actually be more fun for a kite than a paddleboard.

Now, hold onto your leash, because the real standout is two weeks away. Friday the 25th of September is the one to circle on your calendar. The morning session is looking clean. We’ve got a 3ft groundswell from the SSW (16 seconds) with a light cross-offshore breeze from the west at 9 mph. The combined energy is a solid 680, but more importantly, the conditions are described as clean. That is the best wave quality we’ll see in the whole run. This break is a reef, and that longer period (16s) groundswell with clean wind is going to produce some proper shaped waves. It won’t be huge, but it’ll be good.

The window closes quickly though, with the afternoon on the 25th turning to a light cross-onshore. Saturday the 26th morning also looks promising again, with a 3ft SSW swell and glassy conditions (422 energy). A solid little weekend for the dedicated crew.

So, to sum it up: you’ll be twiddling your thumbs for a while. The best bet on the whole chart is without a doubt the morning of Friday the 25th of September. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but that’s the session with the most potential. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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