Himalayas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the Himalayas.

First things first, it’s a rough run ahead. For the next solid week, from Monday August 31st right through to Monday September 7th, there’s barely a ripple. You’re looking at tiny swell, mostly under 1ft, with a stubborn cross-off wind from the ENE that never lets up. The wave energy is so weak it barely registers (single digits to low 20s). Honestly, it’s a total flat spell, not worth paddling out for. You’d be better off finding something else to do.

Now, after that long quiet stretch, things finally wake up on Tuesday September 8th. That morning, a NE swell rolls in at 5ft with a period of 9 seconds and moderate wave energy (378). The wind swings offshore from the SSE, which is a huge positive – the wave comment calls it good surf conditions. For this break, that offshore wind will clean things up nicely, but the water temp is a warm 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year. The swell direction isn’t what the Himalayas ideally wants (they favour NW), but it’s the best surf on offer by a mile. That afternoon the swell backs off to 3ft from the NNE, still surfable but more ordinary.

Beyond that, it’s back to tiny stuff for the rest of the forecast. Swells drop below 2ft through to the 14th, with the wind staying cross-off and the energy flatlining. There is a little blip on Tuesday September 15th with a NNW swell coming up to 4ft in the afternoon and a period of 13 seconds, giving you moderate wave energy (523). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the swell height and direction make it a marginal call – more of a longboard glide than a proper session.

Bottom line: the one true standout is the morning of Tuesday September 8th with that offshore wind and 5ft swell. That’s your best chance. Everything else is either flat or lackluster.

Rusty.

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