Huzzawouie (Huzzas) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Alright, we've got one spot on the radar for this whole 16-day stretch: Huzzawouie (Huzzas). It's a reef break that's fairly consistent and it's going to see some serious swell over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 67°F right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The story starts on Tuesday the 11th of August, and it's a big one. We're looking at a solid 16ft SW swell, but the wind is a 16 mph cross-shore from the SW. The wave energy is massive, reading 12298 in the water (very strong). It's a lot of power, but that cross-shore wind is going to put a bit of a chop on it, and the notes say the surf is marginal. It's not the cleanest start, but it's big.

Things start to clean up nicely. Wednesday the 12th sees the swell drop a touch to 13ft, still from the SW, with a lighter 9 mph cross-shore. The period drops to 14 seconds. It's still a bit lumpy with that cross-chop. Thursday the 13th is where it gets interesting. Morning has a 12ft SW swell with a light 3 mph cross-onshore from the NNW, but the afternoon looks much better. The swell bumps back to 13ft, the period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds, and the wind drops to a light 6 mph cross-shore from the SW. The energy is still strong at 8574. This is a high-quality, long-period groundswell that will be absolutely dreamy on this reef. This is the standout session of the first week for sure.

Friday the 14th holds some promise in the afternoon. The swell is 12ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy, right out of the West at 3 mph. The notes call it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and with that much swell and a 15-second period, it's a powerful wave, definitely one for the good crew.

From Saturday the 15th through to Monday the 17th, things get a bit mixed up. The swell backs off to 8ft to 10ft and the direction shifts to the WSW. The winds get a bit stronger and more onshore, so expect some chop and messier conditions. The energy drops off as well. It's still surfable, but not the highlight. Monday the 17th afternoon shows a pulse of 13ft WSW swell with a 17-second period and a 16 mph cross-shore. The energy jumps back up to 8096 (strong), so there's power there, but the wind will keep it from being perfect.

A big warning for Tuesday the 18th. Both morning and afternoon look poor, with a strong onshore breeze from the NW. The afternoon session on the 18th gets a zero rating. Do not get excited about that day.

Now, the real diamond in the rough is waiting. After a few days of poor surf, Wednesday the 19th of August afternoon is an absolute cracker. The swell is solid at 15ft from the WSW, with a 15-second period, but the wind is a light 9 mph cross-offshore from the SSW. The forecast energy is a massive 8200 (very strong), and the notes say it's "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers" with "clean" conditions. This is the second true standout. With that much size (over 8ft) and power, this is a heavy, expert-only wave on a reef. Do not paddle out if you are not prepared for it.

The final week from the 20th onwards is a bit of a mixed bag with onshore winds and some rain, though there are a few glimmers. Friday the 21st has a clean cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is only 8ft to 10ft. Then on Saturday the 22nd of August, we see another pulse of long-period swell at 12ft from the WSW, with a 17-second period and a very light cross-onshore breeze. The energy is back up to 7316 (strong), making it a high-quality alternative for the end of the run. The last good-looking window is Tuesday the 25th of August, with a 12ft SW swell and light, clean winds.

The standouts are Thursday the 13th of August afternoon and Wednesday the 19th of August afternoon. That Thursday session is the pick for a more manageable, super clean long-period swell, while the 19th is for the big-wave specialists looking for a clean, heavy reef slab.

Rusty out.

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