Himalayas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Well folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead, and honestly, the board’s going to be gathering dust for a while.

The standout spot in the region is Himalayas (Himalayas), a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the swell. It’s our only real option, but even it’s struggling. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

The forecast starts with a real whimper. From Tuesday the 4th through to the 13th, we’re looking at surf heights that barely push past 1ft, with periods mostly in that short, weak range. The swell energy is pitiful, often dipping below 100 (like 20 on the 4th, 11 on the 5th). It’s clean, with a cross-off breeze, but there’s just nothing to ride. This is a dead zone, plain and simple.

We finally see a slight pulse on Friday the 14th, with the swell picking up to 1ft and the energy climbing to 103, but it’s still small and weak. The period is a bit longer, around 13-16 seconds, which is promising for shape, but the size just isn’t there. This continues through the weekend, with energy staying in the moderate range (80-116), but the waves remain ankle-biters at best.

The real change, the one thing that’s got me a little excited, comes on Tuesday the 19th. The swell finally pushes up to 2ft from the west with a 14-second period, and the energy jumps to a solid 173. It’s still not big, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a fortnight. This is the one to keep an eye on. It’s over a week away, so don’t book the day off yet, but it’s a promising sign that the ocean hasn’t completely forgotten how to work.

For the rest of the window, it’s a waiting game. The winds are mostly cross-off, which keeps the surface clean, but that’s cold comfort when you’re bobbing around on a flat day. Given the tiny surf and the persistent wind, if you’re really jonesing for a session, this setup might honestly be more interesting for the kite-surfing crew than for us paddle surfers.

Hang in there, and keep your eyes on that 19th.

Rusty.

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