
Surf Forecasts:
Hare Creek surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,088 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hare Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Hare Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hare Creek in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hare Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
441 | 372 | 527 | 244 | 301 | 308 | 202 | 245 | 773 | 681 | 899 | 1752 | 1263 | 1238 | 1833 | 1852 | 906 | 781 | 552 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:34PM1.91m | 1:27PM1.43m | 00:11AM1.87m | 1:54PM1.48m | 00:51AM1.78m | 2:21PM1.55m | 1:35AM1.65m | 2:50PM1.62m | 2:25AM1.50m | 3:21PM1.69m | 3:26AM1.32m | 3:57PM1.76m | 4:43AM1.17m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:42AM-0.15m | 6:15PM0.83m | 7:11AM-0.10m | 6:59PM0.77m | 7:40AM-0.01m | 7:46PM0.70m | 8:10AM0.12m | 8:39PM0.61m | 8:40AM0.28m | 9:39PM0.51m | 9:13AM0.46m | 10:46PM0.39m | |||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
8:30 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
441 | 372 | 527 | 214 | 301 | 236 | 49 | 134 | 136 | 134 | 92 | 70 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 1238 | 906 | 781 | 552 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 13 | S 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
290 | 183 | 17 | 159 | 73 | 93 | 102 | 85 | 80 | 14 | 46 | 44 | 49 | 26 | 41 | 40 | 86 | 79 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSE 14 | — | SSE 16 | — | — | S 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 17 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 |
11 | 20 | — | 51 | — | — | 80 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 49 | 29 | 43 | 11 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | — | — | — |
352 | 247 | 479 | 244 | 178 | 308 | 202 | 245 | 773 | 681 | 899 | 1752 | 1263 | 1238 | 1833 | 1852 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 195 | 315 | 0 | 195 | 315 | 10 | 195 | 315 | 46 | 141 | 316 | 69 | 172 | 141 | 13 | 70 | 6 | 0 |
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Information about the Hare Creek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hare Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hare Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hare Creek surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hare Creek) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hare Creek may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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