Surf Forecasts:
Haulover surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SE swell with 38 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haulover this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Haulover in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haulover over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight about it – this stretch of coastline is going through a flat spell. There's barely a ripple to get excited about for the next couple of weeks, and the swell window is just not cooperating. We've got a long stretch of lean days ahead.
Looking at the board, the first possible session isn't really on the cards until Tuesday, August 11th, but even then it's barely a wave. Haulover is the only break in the game, and it's a beach/pier/jetty setup that's inconsistent and best for beginners on a good day. This is not a good day. For the whole first week, from the 11th to the 17th, we're looking at tiny lumps of swell between 0.3 ft and 3 ft, with short periods under 8 seconds, meaning weak, choppy energy. The combined swell energy is weak, barely cracking 46 at its best. The winds are mostly cross-onshore from the SE or ESE, making what little surf there is a messy, blown-out affair. The water temp is about average for this time of year, but that won't help you catch a wave.
There is one flicker of hope, but it's a tease. On Tuesday, August 18th, the morning shows a shift. We get a cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph, which would clean things right up. The swell is still tiny at 0.9 ft, but the period jumps to 14 seconds – a proper long-period groundswell from the NNE, which is the optimum direction for this spot. The energy bumps up to 16, but it's still just a whisper.
The following days show a slight bump, but the wind ruins it. The period on the 18th afternoon and 19th morning is 14 and 12 seconds, and the energy climbs to 71 – the best we'll see. But the wind switches to a cross-onshore or onshore from the NE and E, leaving it messy. Haulover is the only game in town, and it's just not happening. For a beach break, a groundswell this long tends to close out, and with the onshore wind, it's a write-off. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddler.
We jump to the final week, and it's more of the same. From August 20th right through the 26th, it's back to tiny waves, poor energy readings in the single digits and low tens, and cross-onshore or onshore winds. There's nothing here worth paddling out for. For an area that's fairly exposed, this is a real dry spell. Truth is, there are no good surf options in the 16-day window. It's a blank run, and for this area, that's a pretty normal part of the cycle when the Atlantic goes quiet. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the board in the car and enjoy the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 29°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 3 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 3 | NE 9 | SE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 13 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 38 | 11 | 28 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:34AM0.88m | 8:17PM0.94m | 8:30AM0.92m | 9:04PM0.96m | 9:22AM0.95m | 9:49PM0.97m | 10:10AM0.95m | 10:32PM0.96m | 10:58AM0.94m | 11:14PM0.92m | 11:44AM0.91m | 11:55PM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:26AM0.07m | 1:50PM-0.11m | 2:20AM0.02m | 2:42PM-0.11m | 3:10AM-0.03m | 3:32PM-0.09m | 3:58AM-0.05m | 4:20PM-0.05m | 4:45AM-0.06m | 5:07PM0.01m | 5:32AM-0.04m | 5:54PM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 4 | NE 9 | NE 12 | SSE 6 | E 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 7 | N 13 | N 9 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 9 | — | N 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | NE 9 | E 10 | — | N 9 | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 38 | 11 | 28 | 6 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 984 | 980 | 1644 | 1021 | 324 | 1644 | 1157 | 926 | 322 | 1014 | 926 | 980 | 513 | 946 | 338 | 338 | 310 | 1643 | 437 |
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The above surf forecast table for Haulover provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Haulover can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Haulover 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 (Haulover) 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).
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