Himalayas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin'.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a real test of patience. We’re looking at a long, dry spell right off the bat. From Friday the 28th of August, right through to the 10th of September, it’s pretty much flat or just tiny scraps. There’s a few days in there with a little knee-high wobble, but nothing you’d get wet for. The wind is a persistent cross-off from the ENE, which would be fine if there was any swell to work with, but there isn’t. The combined energy is basically zero (0 to 10) for the first week and a half.

The only real glimmer comes on Friday the 11th of September. The afternoon at Himalayas finally shows a pulse. The swell builds to 5 ft from the NE, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 300, which is a proper sign of life. The wind switches to a gentle offshore from the ESE, which is a big positive for clean, lined-up waves. This is a reef break, and it’s consistent, so it should handle that NE swell well. The optimum direction is NW, so it’s a bit off-angle, but with that energy and clean offshore wind, it’s the standout of the whole run. Water temperature is a warm 81 °F, which is about average for this time of year. Just be aware it’s an advanced spot, and it can get crowded sometimes.

Saturday the 12th of September sees the swell ease back to 3 ft from the NE, with a period of 8 seconds and moderate energy (138-166). The wind goes back to a cross-off, so it won’t be as clean as the day before. It’s a drop-off, but still a better option than the previous nothing.

So, to boil it down: if you can wait, the 11th of September afternoon is the one to circle. Clean, offshore winds and a decent pulse of energy. Before that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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