Himalayas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the Himalayas. It's a pretty quiet picture for the next two weeks, so don't get your hopes up too high.

Right off the bat, we're staring down a long stretch of nothing. From now until the 18th of August, it's basically a flat spell. The swell is tiny, barely 1ft to 1ft, coming from all sorts of directions but mostly with short periods of 7 to 18 seconds. The cross-off wind from the ENE is clean, but with that little energy, it's just not worth paddling out. The combined swell energy is a weak 9 to 59 – just not enough to push a decent wave. This is a reef break, so you need a clean push, and it's just not there.

Now, we finally see a glimmer on Wednesday the 19th of August. We get a jump in swell to 4ft from the NE with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 201 (moderate), which is a real change from the flatness. But the wind is still cross-off from the E at 12 mph, and the wave comment says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." It's a clean-looking wave, but for a reef break, that short period and that mid-size swell can be a bit tricky. It's not a standout, it's just the first thing we've seen. The water temp is around 80° with a normal anomaly, so the water is fine.

The morning of the 19th is your best bet, but honestly, it's a one-star day at best. The afternoon drops a little. After that, it's back to small, weak swell until the 22nd.

So, the only real shot you have is on the 19th of August. For a reef like the Himalayas, you want a bit more period to get those long, walling waves. This is more of a mushy, short-period affair. It's not a beginner's wave at 4ft, but it's not a big day either. Keep your expectations in check. This is a break that is consistent, so this blank run is a bit of a dud for the area.

Signing off, Rusty.

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