Haulover Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s coming our way. Honestly, for the next 16 days, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast shows a long run of nothing special, with a couple of tiny windows that might get a nod but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a big gap. From now through all of July and into early August, there’s no real surf to chase. The first recommendation comes in very late in the period. So, you’re looking at a solid two weeks of flat to near-flat conditions before anything even registers.

The only spot on the menu is Haulover. It’s a beach and pier setup, fairly exposed, and it’s breaking inconsistently. The water is sitting at 86°, which is about 1° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a bit toastier than average but nothing crazy.

The only real standout of the entire outlook is a brief window on Saturday, August 1st, in the afternoon. We’ve got a small pulse of swell coming in from the south at 3 ft, but the period is a short 4 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak. The combined energy is only 26 (weak). What makes this the pick of the litter is the wind: a light offshore breeze from the west at 6 mph. That wind will keep the surface glassy and clean. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but it’s inconsistent. You’ll have to be patient, but conditions will be clean for a paddle.

Before that, there’s a tiny moment on Thursday, July 31st, in the afternoon that’s worth a mention. A 2 ft south swell with a 4-second period, combined energy of 21 (weak), and a light cross-offshore breeze from the west-northwest at 6 mph. It’s clean, but the swell is almost non-existent.

Other than that, every other day is a write-off. The wind is constantly onshore, cross-onshore, or blowing cross-shore with chop. The swell is tiny, rarely above 1 ft, and the energy levels are in the teens or single digits. For a beach break like Haulover, with these short-period, weak swells, and those wind directions, it’s honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days.

So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, the afternoon of August 1st is your best bet, but keep expectations low. Otherwise, it’s a long, flat wait. The forecast can always change, but for now, it’s a dry spell.

Rusty.

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