Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Bit of a mixed bag comin' our way for Haubush. This reef set-up is exposed to the south and southeast, so we're reliant on that direction for anything decent. The next couple of weeks are gonna be a true test of patience, with a whole lot of nothing before a couple of interesting windows show up.

The water's sitting at 81° right now, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

First up, we've got a little window this Wednesday afternoon, September 9th. Haubush is showing a small 3ft swell from the SSW with a 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate (312). The wind is glassy from the SW, so the surface will be clean as a whistle. It's a small wave, but with those clean conditions, it's a chance to get a few easy ones.

Then we hit a massive dry spell. From Thursday morning the 10th right through to Monday the 21st, it's pretty much a write-off. The wind is all over the shop—mostly cross or cross-onshore from the ENE and E—and the swell is tiny or the conditions are just too choppy. You'll be sitting on your hands for over a week.

Now, here's the interesting bit. Monday the 21st of September has something for the crew willing to wait. The afternoon shows the wind going totally glassy from the NNE, with a 5ft swell from the east at a short 8-second period. Combined energy is moderate (427). The short period means it's not the most powerful wave, but with zero wind and those chest-to-head-high sets, you could score some fun ones, especially if the tide lines up. It's not a groundswell, so the paddle-out should be manageable.

Straight after that, Wednesday the 23rd of September has a sneaky late-afternoon session. The swell drops back to 2ft from the SW with a 15-second period, light energy (353), but again, glassy conditions from the SE. That longer period means the waves will have a bit more shape and push to 'em, making up for the lack of height. It's a small-wave board day, but a clean one.

Best on offer: I'd have to call Monday the 21st afternoon the standout. The combination of a decent 5ft swell and totally glassy conditions is too good to ignore, even if the swell is a bit short-period. It's the most size you'll see all outlook.

Thursday the 24th is the last call—marginal with a 3ft SSW swell and cross-onshore wind. Not exactly firing.

So, a long, slow start, but keep an eye on the 21st and the 23rd for some clean, if not huge, moments. Crowds are likely at Haubush, so get in early. Hang in there.

Rusty.

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