Surf Forecasts:
Haubush surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haubush over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the table for Haubush over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a rocky ride.
Right now we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to sit through. The first real chance to wet a line comes on Monday the 17th of August, but honestly, it’s a grim start. Haubush is showing a weak 3 ft swell from the south, with a 14-second period, but it’s being hammered by a fresh 19 mph cross-shore from the ENE. The water’s a warm 81°, which is pretty normal for this time of year (0.7° anomaly), but the surface is a lumpy chop. The combined wave energy is moderate (900), but the conditions are just poor. Not worth paddling out.
We’ve got a long gap of poor surf here. Tuesday the 18th looks just as bad, and the swell drops off. Winds stay cross and fresh. Wednesday is more of the same. We’re not seeing a real window until Thursday the 20th of August. That afternoon, the wind switches to a light southerly, going glassy. Swell is a small 2 ft from the southwest, with a long 17-second period. The energy is moderate (399), and the forecast says to expect good surf. This is the standout of this first week. For a reef break like Haubush, that longer-period groundswell means clean, lined-up waves – but it might break a bit straight. The crowd situation can be an issue here as it’s “often” busy, so get in early.
Friday the 21st through to Sunday the 23rd sees the wind turn onshore or cross-shore again, and the surf quality tanks. The swell stays small, around 2-3 ft, but it’s messy.
Now, heading into the second week, things get bigger. From Monday the 24th of August, the swell starts pumping up, with 5 ft coming from the east, but the period drops to a short 7 seconds. Wind is still a fresh 19 mph cross-shore. This is a windy, short-period chop – looks more like a setup for a kite session than a surf. By Tuesday the 25th, we’re seeing 7-8 ft east swell, with cross-shore winds picking up to 25 mph. The combined energy jumps to strong (1216) on the Tuesday afternoon. It’s only for experts if the swell is over 8 ft.
Wednesday the 26th stays big (8-8 ft), still cross-shore and bumpy. The energy is very strong (1475). Still, the wind is ruining it.
On Thursday the 27th of August, we’ve got a big 12 ft east swell with a 9-second period. The wave energy is very strong (2745), but the winds are still cross and fresh. The forecast calls it marginal, and the strong cross-shore chop will make it a battle. This is big, raw power – only for experienced paddlers who can handle the wind.
Friday the 28th is another possible standout, but it’s deep in the range. We’ve got an 8 ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell. Energy is very strong (3687). The wind is still cross (19-22 mph), so conditions stay lumpy. The marginal tag means if the wind eases a fraction, this could be the best of the whole run, but it’s a gamble from here.
From Saturday the 29th onwards, the swell stays big (10 ft) but drops to a shorter 11-second period, and the wind stays howling cross-shore. Sunday the 30th drops back to 4 ft but the wind is still 25 mph.
The final day, Monday the 31st of August, we’re back to a 3 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, but the wind is still a strong 25 mph cross-shore. No clean surf in sight.
So, to sum it up: the one clear window is Thursday the 20th of August in the afternoon – that glassy, 2 ft southwest groundswell is your best bet. It’s small but clean. If you’re a confident surfer and don’t mind lumpy, powerful conditions, Friday the 28th of August could offer some size, but don’t bet the farm on it from this far out.
Stay patient, and check the wind closer to the day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
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329 | 222 | 215 | 123 | 114 | 129 | 125 | 175 | 316 | 305 | 347 | 364 | 326 | 322 | 326 | 255 | 245 | 203 | 191 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:10PM0.44m | 8:25AM0.55m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:54AM0.11m | 2:59PM0.34m | 1:23AM0.13m | 2:04AM0.14m | 3:11AM0.15m | 9:15PM0.23m | 9:01PM0.20m | 5:49AM0.13m | 9:11PM0.18m | |||||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 13 | ENE 7 | S 13 | S 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
138 | 222 | 86 | 119 | 114 | 108 | 84 | 63 | 57 | 54 | 347 | 364 | 326 | 322 | 326 | 255 | 245 | 201 | 191 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 6 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | W 10 | W 10 | S 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSE 13 |
329 | 9 | 215 | 123 | 79 | 129 | 71 | 175 | 316 | 305 | 55 | 38 | 37 | 17 | 51 | 54 | 106 | 69 | 46 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | WNW 11 | SSW 17 | SE 9 | WNW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 14 | S 12 | W 10 | S 13 | SSE 11 | NW 11 |
12 | 24 | 115 | 21 | 48 | 69 | 125 | 45 | 40 | 39 | 22 | 33 | 51 | 48 | 107 | 47 | 54 | 92 | 42 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | ENE 8 | — | NE 6 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
125 | 112 | — | 88 | 109 | — | 31 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 81 | 215 | 203 | 181 | 226 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 146 |
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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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