
Surf Forecasts:
Haubush surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SW 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 (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haubush over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day surfers, Rusty here.
Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got Haubush (Big Island) as the only spot on the map, and to be honest, it’s a struggle for most of the window. The first week is basically a write-off. We’re talking about a lot of onshore and cross-shore winds, lumpy mess, and a forecast that just doesn't deliver any quality. The swell energy is there, but it’s mostly short-period windslop, not the clean groundswell we want. It’s a good time to get other things sorted.
Looking at the first few days from Tuesday the 15th through to the 20th, it’s marginal at best. We have some waist-high swell around 3 to 3 feet, coming from the SSW, but the wind is mostly a moderate to fresh cross-shore breeze, which is just chopping it all up. The combined swell energy sits in the moderate range, like 532 to 961, but it’s not doing us any favors. The water temp is 81°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no worries there. But the surf is just poor. The period is around 16-20 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell, but with that wind, it doesn’t matter. It’s breaking all over the place. The conditions are not worth your time.
Then we get to Thursday the 17th, and the swell bumps up a bit but from the wrong direction – ENE with a period of only 9-10 seconds. The size is around 5 feet, so it's got a bit of push, but it’s a short-period, wind-driven mess. The wind is fresh and cross, making it lumpy and messy. This looks way more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The combined swell energy is over 1000, which is strong, but it's just not surfable. It's not clean, it's not organized, and it's not breaking well.
From the 19th through to the 24th, it’s more of the same. The swell drops back to that 3 to 3 feet range, but the wind stays fresh and cross-shore. The forecast is full of “poor surf conditions” and the swell direction is all over the place. There is no standout period here. It’s just a series of small, choppy, and disappointing days. The 22nd sees the swell bump again to 6 to 6 feet from the E, but with a short 8-9 second period and a strong cross-shore wind, it’s a complete mess. High energy, poor quality. It’s all for the kites again.
The one glimmer in this whole 16-day stretch: Tuesday the 29th of September, in the afternoon. The wind finally dies right off. We’ve got glassy conditions, with a slight air, and the swell is a small 3 feet from the SSW with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is 368, which is on the weaker side, but for a spot like Haubush, which is a reef break and can be inconsistent, this is your window. It’s a reef, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely. This is the only time I’d be paddling out. It's not going to be big, but it'll be clean. The following morning, Wednesday the 30th, the wind is back, so it's a one-window deal.
The rest of the period is more of the same – small, messy, and with fresh winds. There are long gaps of several days where there's no recommendation at all. The second week looks even more lackluster. Haubush is a fairly consistent break, so this kind of a blank run is a bit of a letdown, but with the winds being what they are, we just have to wait for it to pass. Keep your hopes up for that Tuesday afternoon. It’s the only time this setup looks like it’s going to offer anything clean.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 8 | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
557 | 480 | 535 | 541 | 541 | 510 | 471 | 471 | 826 | 725 | 675 | 627 | 506 | 512 | 323 | 324 | 375 | 366 | 331 | 302 | 334 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:22PM0.36m | 7:27AM0.60m | 5:15PM0.31m | 8:35AM0.57m | 10:01AM0.57m | 11:19AM0.58m | 11:43PM0.23m | 12:15PM0.61m | 00:42AM0.27m | 12:56PM0.63m | 1:19AM0.32m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM0.28m | 11:41PM0.11m | 3:06PM0.30m | 00:08AM0.13m | 00:43AM0.16m | 1:55AM0.18m | 8:04PM0.21m | 8:03PM0.18m | 5:24AM0.18m | 8:13PM0.16m | |||||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 |
557 | 480 | 535 | 541 | 541 | 510 | 367 | 447 | 826 | 725 | 675 | 627 | 506 | 512 | 173 | 324 | 375 | 366 | 331 | 299 | 219 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | ENE 5 | E 6 | SW 12 | E 10 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | WSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
41 | 8 | 30 | 34 | 73 | 31 | 216 | 214 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 260 | 144 | 142 | 33 | 52 | 51 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | NNE 7 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | S 20 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | W 12 | W 13 | W 11 | W 12 |
26 | 44 | 38 | 5 | 31 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 67 | 107 | 162 | 110 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | NE 8 | ENE 5 | E 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
12 | 71 | 51 | 171 | 52 | 363 | 471 | 471 | 442 | 343 | 326 | 287 | 219 | 270 | 323 | 287 | 314 | 328 | 259 | 302 | 334 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 23 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 14 |
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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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