Huzzawouie (Huzzas) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about Huzzawouie (Huzzas). This one’s a reef break, exposed to the swell, and it’s got a window of some serious size and power coming through. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there.

The first real surf hits on Friday the 4th of September. We’re looking at a solid 16ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 13 to 14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, plenty of energy. The combined energy on Friday morning is 8243, and it jumps to 9657 by the afternoon. That’s strong to very strong. Wind is cross-shore, which is a bit messy, but Friday afternoon has a gentle breeze, so it’s a little cleaner. Still, the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so you’ll need to pick your moment.

Saturday the 5th is a write-off. Rain, thunderstorms, onshore wind hitting 35 km/h (22 mph), and the swell drops to 10ft to 12ft. Poor surf conditions, full stop. Don’t bother.

Sunday the 6th starts to get interesting. Morning has a 15ft swell from the SW, period 12 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the SSE at 35 km/h (22 mph). The afternoon turns it up a notch: 13ft swell, 13-second period, and that wind shifts to offshore at 30 km/h (19 mph). Combined energy hits 8325. The wave comment still says “marginal,” but the score is looking better. The wind is fresh offshore, so it’s clean.

Now, Monday the 7th – here’s a standout. The morning has 12ft swell from the SW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell, and it’s hitting a reef, which is perfect. The wind is light from the S at 10 km/h (6 mph), cross-offshore, and the wave comment says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” This is one for the crew who know what they’re doing. The energy is still strong at 6516. The afternoon drops off a bit with a stronger breeze, so the morning is the call.

Best on offer: Tuesday the 8th of September. Morning and afternoon are both exceptional. Swell is 13ft from the WSW, period 17 seconds – that’s about as long as it gets. The wind is offshore from the SE, 20 km/h (12 mph) in the morning, dropping to a gentle 15 km/h (9 mph) in the afternoon. The combined energy is 8467 and 8367. This is expert territory for sure, but the waves will be lined up, powerful, and clean. If you can handle it, this is the day.

Everything after that gets messy. Wednesday the 9th has a 10ft swell but the wind turns cross-shore and cross-on, and the energy drops. The 10th, 11th, and 12th are poor to marginal, with strong winds and rain. The 12th even has a near gale at 55 km/h (34 mph). No good.

Then we get another promising run starting around the 14th of September. Monday the 14th has 10ft swell from the SW, period 14 seconds, and clean cross-offshore winds. It’s only marginal, but it’s a good sign. Tuesday the 15th has an 12ft swell with a 16-second period in the morning, light wind, and “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” That’s a solid call.

But the real standout in the second week is Wednesday the 16th of September. Morning has a 15ft swell from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy is 10894 – that’s very strong. The wind is a gentle offshore from the ENE at 15 km/h (9 mph), and the wave comment says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” The afternoon is also excellent with a 13ft swell and light S wind. This is a big, powerful swell, and the reef will handle it beautifully. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are smaller and more manageable with onshore winds, but still clean enough for a paddle if the swell drops. The 19th of September has a 13ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period, but the wind is cross-on and light, so it’s worth checking if the tide lines up.

Crowds are likely at Huzzawouie because it’s a consistent spot, and with these sizes, it’ll be the experts out there. Keep it safe.

Rusty.

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