Himalayas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. It's been a quiet stretch out there, but there's a pulse on the horizon. We're looking at a slow start, then a solid push of northwest groundswell that should get the blood pumping.

Right now, it's flat and messy. Monday afternoon is a write-off with a storm risk and barely a ripple. The next couple of days bring some small, weak swell and a lot of cross-off wind. It's the kind of surf that gets you wet but doesn't really satisfy. Tuesday morning has a bump to 8ft, but the wind is up and the period is short and jumbled. It's a bit of a tease, really. We'll have a few days of this nothingness, with just tiny, poor waves until we get past the middle of the month.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 16th. A long-period southwest swell starts to fill in, and even though it's small – only 2ft – the energy is there. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. It's a sign of things to come. The windows are clean with light winds, so it might be worth a look if you're desperate for a slide, but don't expect much.

Then, things turn on. Thursday the 17th is when it starts to get real. A new NNW groundswell builds through the day, hitting 5ft in the afternoon with a solid 12-second period. The energy levels jump into the strong range. Winds are light and the surf is clean. This is the standout. The swell direction is right in the optimum range, and this reef should be handling it beautifully. It's a proper session. Friday the 18th continues the fun, with similar size and energy, and clean conditions, even going glassy-offshore in the afternoon. This is your window, folks.

After that, it backs off a touch for the weekend, but there's still plenty of waves in the 3ft to 4ft range with that NNW pulse. The consistency is there, and the winds stay light. It's not as epic as Thursday, but it'll be fun.

Looking into the following week – the 21st and 22nd – the swell eases but doesn't disappear. We're looking at 4ft to 4ft waves with a 10-11 second period. The highlight is Tuesday the 22nd, with the wind going totally glassy. That's a magic hour or two of clean, lined-up reef waves. For an advanced spot like this, a long-period NNW swell with light wind is about as good as it gets.

For the record, water temp is 80°, which is about average for this time of year. Not a surprise, just normal.

So, the call is clear: Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are the standouts. Get on it. The long-range promise for Tuesday the 22nd with the glassy conditions is a tempting backup, but it's further out, so treat it with a little caution. Before that, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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