Himalayas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Himalayas.

Straight up, I’ve gotta be honest with you – this is a grim stretch. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, and for the most part, the surf is just not happening. The first week is a write-off. From the 8th of July right through to the 13th, we’re seeing tiny, weak swell with energy barely registering (12 to 36). The wind is a stubborn cross-off breeze from the ENE, blowing at 15 to 18 mph, and the forecast is constantly calling it "poor surf conditions." It’s flat, it’s messy, and there’s nothing to get excited about.

Things do try to pick up a little from the 14th of July. The combined energy starts climbing into the hundreds (154 to 284), and we’re seeing a few sessions with a 1 out of 10 score on the 14th and 15th. But even then, the swell height is only 2 ft to 2 ft, and the wind is still that cross-off, keeping things from cleaning up properly. By the 18th, the energy drops right back down to 63, and from the 20th of July onward, it’s basically a flat spell with zero energy until the 23rd, when a tiny 0.3 ft pulse shows up.

So, what’s the standout? Honestly, there isn’t one. There’s no true "best on offer" here. The closest we get is Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th, where the swell is around 2 ft to 2 ft from the W with a period of 15 to 16 seconds. That long period is a positive sign of better quality, but the size is still tiny. The water temp is 79°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Crowds at the Himalayas are possible, but with this kind of forecast, I doubt anyone’s paddling out. The break is a consistent reef, exposed to the NW, but it’s just not getting the juice. This is one of those long blank runs that’s more normal for the area when the swell windows don’t line up. Don’t lose hope, though – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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