Himalayas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've got to be straight with you – this is a tough one for the Himalayas. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle, with not a single session that I'd call good. The problem is a persistent cross-off shore wind that just won't let up, and the swell is tiny, barely a ripple. For a spot that's an exposed reef break, this is a real dry spell. It's not unusual for an area to go quiet like this, but it's a bummer when it happens.

The water temperature is sitting at 27°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We start on Thursday, 6 August, with a tiny 1.0 ft swell from the SW, but it's coming in at a 14-second period, so there's a bit of grunt for a wave that small. The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 12 mph, and the combined energy is a weak 61. That's just not enough to get excited about. The wave comment is "poor surf conditions," and to be honest, even with the clear skies and clean conditions, it's a flop.

Friday, 7 August, offers nothing better. The swell drops again, down to 1.0 ft, with a period of 10 seconds from the NE in the morning, and then a tiny 1.0 ft from the NNW with a period of 7 seconds in the afternoon. The energy is a pathetic 23 and 9. The wind is still a cross-off, and it's all "poor surf conditions."

The weekend is more of the same. Saturday, 8 August, has a 1.0 ft swell from the SW with an 18-second period and energy of 89, but it's still tiny and the wind is a cross-off at 16 mph. Sunday, 9 August, is a washout with a 1.0 ft swell from the NE and then SW, but the energy is 13 and 93. The period is 9 and 16 seconds, but it's all poor.

The following week, from Monday, 10 August, through to Saturday, 16 August, is a flat spell. The swell is 0.7 ft to 1 ft, periods are all over the place, and the energy is mostly in the double digits. The wind is a constant cross-off from the ENE, getting as strong as 22 mph. The wave comment is "poor surf conditions" for every single entry. You'd be better off with a kite board than a paddle board in those winds, honestly.

Now, there's a tiny flicker of hope on Sunday, 17 August. The morning shows a 1 ft swell from the WNW with a 13-second period, and the combined energy hits 110, which is moderate. But it's still a tiny wave, and the wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 16 mph. The comment is still "poor surf conditions."

The last few days, from 18 August to 21 August, are a repeat of the same story. Small swells, cross-off winds, and poor conditions. On Friday, 21 August, the afternoon does show a 2 ft swell from the SW with a 19-second period, and the energy jumps to 191, which is moderate. But it's still a tiny wave, and the wind is still a cross-off. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, to sum it up: there's nothing to recommend here. The Himalayas are a consistent, advanced reef break, but this forecast is a total bust. No standouts, no good surfs, just a long, flat, windy wait. Hang in there, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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