Haubush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real. I’ve had a good look at what’s going on at Haubush, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this stretch of the forecast is pretty grim. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. But the wind? It’s locked in from the ENE, and it’s cross-shore or cross-on for the whole run. That means the surface is gonna be a mess – lumpy, cross-chop, and just generally not what you want to see.

We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead. The first real sniff of anything that might be worth a look doesn’t show up until the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. That’s over a week of poor surf conditions. The combined swell energy is moderate (553) but the swell is small, around 2ft from the S, and the period is 13 seconds. It’s still a cross-shore wind, so it won’t be clean. This is “marginal” at best – a last resort.

Then, on Friday, July 24th, things get a little interesting. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the NE, and that’s a big deal. It’ll be clean. The swell is still small, about 3ft to 3ft from the SSW, with a long period of 18 seconds. That’s a groundswell, with good energy in the water (730 to 833 combined energy). But it’s a reef break, and with a long period, it’s a bit more fickle – could be better for a point or reef setup than a straight beach. It’s still marginal, but it’s the only window where you’d actually want to paddle out. Expect crowds at Haubush, because it’s often busy.

The rest of the run into the 25th of July shows the same story – poor conditions. The wind comes back onshore or cross-shore, and the swell gets a bit bigger but stays messy. For beginners, any swell over 5ft is too much, and the wind is never on your side.

Honestly, if you’re desperate, that Friday morning on the 24th is your best bet. Otherwise, it’s a long wait. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days.

Rusty.

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