Surf Forecasts:
Himalayas surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, WNW swell with 167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Himalayas this week:
The surf forecast for Himalayas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Himalayas in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Himalayas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at what we've got for the coming weeks. Honestly, it's a pretty quiet stretch for most of the run. The only real pulse of energy shows up way down the line, so we've got a lot of small, weak days to get through first.
From now until the end of August, the surf is tiny. We're looking at knee-high slop at best, with wave heights mostly under 2ft and combined swell energy rarely climbing above a weak 100 (29). The wind is a persistent cross-offshore from the east, so it's not messy, but there's just no power. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so that's comfortable at least. On Friday the 21st, there's a brief moment of glassy conditions in the morning, but the swell is still only 3ft with a short, weak 7-second period—hardly enough to get excited about. That little window passes, and we're back to small, clean but gutless conditions.
We've got a long, flat spell from the 22nd through to the 28th, with nothing worth paddling out for. It's all tiny waves and moderate to fresh cross-off breezes.
Then, on Saturday the 29th of August, things finally change. A proper pulse of SW groundswell pushes in, jumping the swell to 6ft in the morning with a solid 12-second period. The combined energy shoots up to a strong 1022, so there's real weight behind it. This is big enough for intermediate and advanced crew, but with that size and power, beginners should sit this one out. The wind stays cross-off from the ENE, so it'll be a bit textured, but it's rideable. This is the standout of the whole forecast—the only time we see any real juice. The crowd factor here at Himalayas is "sometimes," so you might have a few others out, but it won't be a zoo. Just know that this is a reef break, so treat it with respect.
After that peak, it drops back down fast. By Sunday the 30th, we're back to 3ft and weak, and then it fades into nothing again for the start of September. So, if you've got a window, make that Saturday the 29th your target.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 12 | SW 6 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 10 | NW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
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 kJ | 24 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 34 | 28 | 41 | 25 | 44 | 39 | 46 | 38 | 79 | 18 | 124 | 17 | 57 | 167 | 107 | 121 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:45PM0.30m | 7:53AM0.41m | 6:07PM0.25m | 9:05AM0.42m | 10:17AM0.44m | 8:42PM0.16m | 11:18AM0.46m | 10:56PM0.16m | 12:07PM0.48m | 11:59PM0.17m | 12:48PM0.50m | 00:42AM0.19m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:48AM0.20m | 11:19PM0.05m | 1:39PM0.22m | 11:54PM0.07m | 00:40AM0.08m | 6:18PM0.16m | 1:46AM0.09m | 6:29PM0.13m | 3:00AM0.08m | 6:49PM0.12m | 4:03AM0.07m | 7:09PM0.10m | 4:53AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | S 14 | E 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 82 | 76 | 70 | 70 | 79 | 64 | 124 | 98 | 95 | 167 | 107 | 121 | 87 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | NNE 7 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 24 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 30 | 9 | 41 | 25 | 44 | 39 | 46 | 38 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 57 | 60 | 57 | 54 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | W 12 | S 14 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 18 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | S 15 |
| kJ | 16 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 35 | 67 | 79 | 76 | 104 | 107 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 405 | 284 | 215 | 200 | 157 | 166 | 141 | 176 | — | — | — | — | — | 96 | 118 | 144 | 213 | 336 | 310 | 262 | 265 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 164 | 17 |
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The above surf forecast table for Himalayas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Himalayas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Himalayas 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 (Himalayas) 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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