Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, giving it to you in feet and miles per hour for the same stretch at Haubush.

Honestly, it’s a grim outlook for the next couple of weeks. For the first week and a half, from Friday the 3rd through to the morning of Monday the 13th, it’s nothing but poor surf. The wind is a brutal cross-shore out of the ENE, blowing at 15 to 22 mph, just tearing the surface apart. Even though the swell period is long, some of those pulses hitting 17 or 18 seconds, it doesn't matter because the wind is making it a mess. The swell energy is there, reading moderate to strong (between 348 and 899), but it’s wasted. Water temp is about 80°, which is normal for this time of year.

There’s one real glimmer of hope on Tuesday the 14th in the afternoon. The wind goes glassy, just a slight air from the south. The swell is small, about 3 ft from the SSW, with a long period of 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate (494). It’s the first time we see an "expect good surf conditions" note. It’s not going to be big, but it will be clean. Haubush is a reef break, and that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. It’s the only true standout, but it’s inconsistent and small, so don’t expect a classic. Expect some crowds too.

After that brief moment, it’s back to the bad news. From Wednesday the 15th through to Saturday the 18th, the cross-shore wind returns, the swell stays tiny, and the energy drops off. A long run of nothing for the area. The swell never gets above 5 ft, so it’s not too big for beginners, but the wind makes it a nightmare for paddling.

Honestly, this whole setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than regular surfing. That constant cross-shore wind is perfect for them, but for us, it’s a disappointing forecast.

Your best bet is that Tuesday afternoon window. The rest of it? Not worth the paddle out.

Rusty.

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