Himalayas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next 16 days for the Himalayas. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a scratchy run for the most part. We’ve got some days with barely a ripple. The first decent swell isn’t even on the radar until Saturday the 12th of September, but even then, conditions are mixed. The real standout is a promising window early in the second week.

We start off with a block of poor conditions. Through Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th, we’re looking at tiny 0.4m to 0.7m swells with a cross-off breeze. Not worth paddling out for.

Saturday 12th September: There’s a flash in the pan on Saturday morning. We get a small 0.5m swell from the SW, but it’s got a very long 14-second period, giving a moderate energy bump at 208. The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping things clean, but the wave height is tiny. The afternoon drops back off, so if you’re desperate, that morning window is all you’ve got.

The following week is a write-off. From Sunday the 13th right through to the end of the week, it's all poor surf conditions. Consistent cross-off winds in the 12 to 16 mph range with scraps of swell. Nothing to get excited about here.

Tuesday 15th September: Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning shows some real promise, even if it’s a week and a half away. A 0.5m swell from the SW, but with a very long 20-second period. The combined energy is a solid 298, so you can feel that surge. The wind is a light breeze, cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is the best on offer across the whole outlook. It’s a long-period groundswell, so the waves will have that power and shape but expect longer lulls between sets. The light wind is a huge positive for a clean face.

After that, it gets messy again. A few marginal stabs on Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th with moderate breeze, but nothing you’d make a special trip for. The last good pulse shows up on Thursday 24th September and Friday 25th September. We see a bigger 0.8m swell from the WNW with a very long period (21 seconds on the 24th, 18 on the 25th). The energy jumps to 277 and 491 (strong), but the wind is a fresh to moderate cross-off, making it a marginal call. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but don’t bank on it.

So, bottom line: Tuesday morning the 15th is your best shot for some clean, long-period lines, even if it’s small. After that, it’s a waiting game for a possible pulse late in the month.

Rusty.

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