Surf Forecasts:
Haubush surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haubush this week:
The surf forecast for Haubush over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Haubush in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haubush over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Haubush has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a long stretch of ugly, wind-affected surf before things finally clean up.
Right now, the water’s sitting at a warm 81°, about average for this time of year, so you won’t need the thick rubber.
Unfortunately, we’re kicking off with a real flat spell. From Tuesday the 18th through to the end of August, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is howling out of the ENE, cranking up to 22-25 mph at times, just making a mess of things. The swell is mostly tiny cross-shore junk from the SSW, with a combined wave energy that’s often moderate (around 284 to 412) but the conditions are just poor, with a nasty cross-chop. From the 23rd onwards, the swell does pick up a bit – we see it climb from 6ft to 8ft from the east – but that strong cross-shore wind just ruins it. The energy gets strong (up to 1722), but it’s all short-period windswell (only 7-8 seconds), meaning it’s messy and lumpy. Honestly, with the wind and that short, chunky period, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s a good eight or nine days of this rough stuff.
But hold on, because things look like they might turn around. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the wind starts to ease a bit, dropping to 12 mph, and we finally see a shift in the swell. The combined energy jumps up to strong (993) from a long-period 20-second south swell at 3ft. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. It’s a tiny wave, but it’s a sign of life.
The real standout, though, is Wednesday the 2nd of September. We’ve got a 4ft south swell with a very long period of 19-20 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is very strong (1637). This kind of long-period, long-range swell is best handled by the reef at Haubush, and it will have proper shape and power. In the morning, there’s a light cross-shore breeze with small ripples, but by the afternoon, the winds go glassy. That is the window. It’s clean, with excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This will be a bit too big and powerful for beginners at over 5ft, and with that long period, it’ll be holding up. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
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123 | 114 | 129 | 125 | 175 | 316 | 305 | 347 | 364 | 326 | 367 | 326 | 314 | 245 | 312 | 240 | 226 | 331 | 311 | 516 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:13PM0.37m | 9:42AM0.56m | 11:04AM0.57m | 12:12PM0.60m | 11:03PM0.23m | 1:02PM0.64m | 00:38AM0.25m | 1:42PM0.67m | 1:26AM0.28m | 2:15PM0.70m | 2:05AM0.31m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:59PM0.34m | 1:23AM0.13m | 2:04AM0.14m | 3:11AM0.15m | 9:15PM0.23m | 9:01PM0.20m | 5:49AM0.13m | 9:11PM0.18m | 6:44AM0.10m | 9:26PM0.16m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | E 6 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
119 | 114 | 86 | 86 | 82 | 57 | 54 | 347 | 364 | 326 | 367 | 68 | 314 | 245 | 201 | 191 | 186 | 166 | 156 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | W 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | NW 11 | SSW 17 |
123 | 79 | 129 | 71 | 175 | 316 | 305 | 57 | 40 | 38 | 50 | 326 | 91 | 74 | 139 | 68 | 98 | 92 | 32 | 93 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 13 | W 10 | S 12 | S 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | E 9 | NW 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
57 | 48 | 69 | 125 | 45 | 39 | 39 | 32 | 54 | 77 | 55 | 51 | 47 | 106 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
94 | 109 | 43 | 26 | 39 | 19 | 51 | — | — | — | 48 | — | 134 | 240 | 312 | 240 | 226 | 331 | 311 | 516 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 11 | 23 | 20 | 13 |
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Information about the Haubush Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Haubush provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Haubush can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Haubush surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Haubush) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Haubush may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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