Himalayas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cast an eye over the Himalayas.

Honestly, this is a rough one. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. We’ve got a solid run of “poor surf conditions” from the 31st of July right through to the 15th of August. That’s a two-week stretch of flat or near-flat conditions. The sweet spot is a long way off, and even then it’s only just barely worth a mention.

The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is bang on average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come around until the 15th of August, a Saturday afternoon. That’s the only day that even gets a sniff of a "marginal" rating. We’re looking at a small 3 ft swell from the west with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means good energy, but for a reef break like this, it’ll be lining up nicely. The combined energy is strong at 535 (strong energy), but the wind is coming from the east at 19 mph, which is a cross-offshore breeze. That should keep the surface reasonably clean. But let’s not kid ourselves, it’s small. If you’re desperate and the tide is right, it might be a fun 1-2 hour session. The crowd potential is there, as it’s "sometimes" busy, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

There is no other standout. The entire run before that is just a mix of tiny waves and poor conditions. The 8th of August morning has a 2 ft northeast swell, but it’s still rated trash. The 14th of August morning has a 2 ft west swell with a period of 15 seconds and a strong combined energy of 444 (strong energy), but again, the “poor surf conditions” label holds it back.

So, the only true, even slightly promising call is that Saturday afternoon, August 15th, at the Himalayas. It’s a deep, exposed reef, so it needs a proper swell to get going, and it just doesn’t get it. For beginners, this whole period is a write-off. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty, signing off.

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