
Surf Forecasts:
Haubush surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 826 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haubush this week:
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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haubush over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Haubush.
This outlook is a real test of patience. We’ve got a solid window of clean surf coming up near the end of the month, but the first week is mostly a battle with strong, messy cross-shore winds. There’s no gap at the start, but the first few days are not worth paddling out for.
Starting on Tuesday the 15th, there’s a small swell at 3ft from the SSW with a long 19-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is at 547 (moderate), so there’s some weight. Water temp is about 81° with a tiny anomaly, so average for the season. But the wind is a light cross-shore from the east, kicking up a slight chop. It’s rideable but very marginal.
Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th get worse. The swell mixes up, and the wind picks up from the ENE at 15 to 22 mph, creating lumpy cross-chop. The surf is poor. Thursday even sees the swell jump to 5ft, but it’s short-period windswell (10 seconds) from the ENE with a combined energy of 1065 (strong), but it’s completely blown out. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
Friday the 18th through Sunday the 22nd is a long stretch of poor conditions. Winds stay fresh from the ENE at 19-22 mph, keeping the surface chopped and lumpy. Swell heights flick from 3ft to 7ft, but the quality is zero. The 20th sees a 7ft easterly pulse with a nasty 7-second period – that’s just a mess. The combined energy on that one is 906 (moderate), but it’s all noise.
Now, here's the standout. On Wednesday the 23rd of September, in the afternoon, the wind drops right out – we’re talking a light 3 mph from the NE, going cross-offshore. That’s glassy, clean conditions. The swell is a solid 6ft from the east with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is 902 (moderate). This is your session. Haubush is a reef break, and with this clean cross-off wind and a decent east swell, it’s going to produce some lined-up walls. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company.
Thursday the 24th cranks up the swell but takes a quality hit. Morning sees 8ft from the east with an 8-second period, but the wind swings cross-on from the SSW. The afternoon gets bigger, 8ft from the ENE, blowing onshore with a risk of thunderstorms. That’s expert territory – over 8ft is for the brave, and this is pushing it. The combined energy jumps to 1597 (strong), but the wind is a spoiler.
After that, from the 25th through to the 30th, it’s a return to poor surf. The ENE trade wind kicks back in, strong and cross-shore, ruining every session. Swell size drops back under 3ft, and even the longer-period SSW swells can’t save it. The 30th sees it bottom out with a combined energy of 358 (weak) and messy 2ft surf. A tough end to the outlook.
So, lock in the afternoon of the 23rd. That’s your window for clean, lined-up reef breaks at Haubush. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 7 | SSW 15 | E 8 | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 8 |
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480 | 535 | 541 | 541 | 510 | 471 | 481 | 826 | 725 | 675 | 627 | 506 | 512 | 350 | 431 | 375 | 378 | 331 | 324 | 396 | |
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 | 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 | 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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 |
480 | 535 | 541 | 541 | 510 | 367 | 447 | 826 | 725 | 675 | 627 | 506 | 512 | 350 | 324 | 375 | 371 | 331 | 239 | 219 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
23 | 35 | 52 | 73 | 31 | 216 | 214 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 162 | 164 | 144 | 142 | 33 | 52 | 51 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 |
44 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 67 | 107 | 27 | 64 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 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 |
29 | 69 | 50 | 80 | 363 | 471 | 481 | 318 | 295 | 287 | 307 | 257 | 264 | 331 | 431 | 318 | 378 | 295 | 324 | 396 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 11 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 11 |
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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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