Hussas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, gather round. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our stretch of coast. It’s a bit of a wild ride ahead, so let’s break it down.

The next couple of days are going to be big. We’ve got a serious groundswell pushing in, and it’s going to be a test for anyone out there. The standout is clearly Tuesday morning, the 11th. We’re looking at a solid 18ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is going to be fresh offshore. The energy reading is a massive one, just pumping. It’s going to be big, powerful, and clean. This is expert territory, no question. If you’re not completely confident, give it a miss.

Before that, Sunday and Monday are going to be challenging. Sunday still has that 16ft swell, but the wind is up and it’s a bit messy. Monday gets worse, with howling offshore winds making it almost impossible to paddle into anything. The swell is there, but the conditions will be brutal. You’ll see it, but you won’t want to be in it.

After Tuesday’s peak, it eases off but stays fun. Wednesday and Thursday look really clean, with lighter winds and a drop to a more manageable 11-13ft. Thursday morning, the 13th, is looking especially nice – glassy conditions with that long-period swell. The energy is still strong, and it’ll be much more user-friendly than the earlier in the week.

The weekend after that turns a bit crummy. Winds go onshore and the swell drops, so it’s a good time to do something else. The energy fades. We’re looking at a few days of nothing special before the next pulse.

Now, the following week – around the 17th and 18th of August – there’s another long-period SW groundswell showing. It’s looking promising, with some cleaner cross-off winds, but it’s far out and we’ll have to see how it shapes up. The energy is moderate, but the period is long. Don’t book your flights, but keep an eye on it.

Also, a big thing to note: this spot breaks over a reef. These long-period swells are going to be hitting it with a ton of energy. It’s not a beach break; the wave will stand up fast and hollow. It's a ledge, and you need to know what you're doing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so not a surprise. The crowds here can be a problem, especially when it’s this good, so expect some company on the peak. The good news is that with these sizes, a lot of the crowd will be sitting on the beach watching.

The very end of the run, from the 21st on, sees the swell drop off significantly and the winds turn cross-off or onshore, but it's small and not really worth the paddle. The real story is the next few days, and that Tuesday morning, the 11th, is the one to set your alarm for. Be smart, be respectful, and don’t get in over your head.

Rusty out.

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