Hawston Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.40° S 19.12° E

Hawston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hawston sea temperature is
14.7° C
1.0° 

Hawston surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hawston surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,492 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hawston this week:

The surf forecast for Hawston over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hawston in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hawston over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
3
2
1
0
1
!
0
0
0
0
3
!
!
!
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
SW
11
2.2
SW
11
2.2
WSW
13
2.2
SW
13
2
WSW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.2
SSW
11
2.4
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
0.8
SSW
10
1.2
S
10
0.9
SSW
10
1
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2369
1422
882
407
274
458
640
1141
0
0
0
0
300
2424
2166
1733
147
302
167
204
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
10
WSW
20
WNW
15
W
10
E
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
15
SE
20
E
30
E
25
ESE
20
ENE
5
W
5
SSW
0
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
8:28PM1.06m
9:39AM0.94m
10:24PM1.00m
11:54AM0.97m
00:10AM1.06m
1:00PM1.09m
1:05AM1.16m
1:38PM1.21m
1:43AM1.27m
2:09PM1.34m
2:15AM1.37m
2:37PM1.46m
2:45AM1.45m
Low Tide
3:11AM0.65m
3:44PM0.72m
5:34AM0.64m
6:08PM0.68m
6:48AM0.55m
7:08PM0.57m
7:29AM0.43m
7:46PM0.46m
8:00AM0.32m
8:18PM0.35m
8:28AM0.22m
8:47PM0.25m
clear
clear
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part cloud
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cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:13
7:11
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:19
6:19
6:20
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Temp °C
15
13
14
19
15
17
18
15
15
16
13
15
15
13
16
21
17
26
26
21
Feels °C
13
11
10
16
13
13
14
15
14
14
12
14
13
10
11
16
13
24
24
20
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Information about the Hawston Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hawston provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hawston can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hawston 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 (Hawston) 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 Hawston 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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