Hawston Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.40° S 19.12° E

Hawston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hawston sea temperature is
13.8°C
1.9° 

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


Hawston surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,087 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hawston in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 24th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the E by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
3
2
!
4
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
10
0.8
SW
10
1.9
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
866
696
940
724
389
404
1864
1242
0
0
414
337
268
316
304
308
140
684
1517
Wind (km/h)
30
E
35
E
40
ESE
25
E
20
E
30
SE
20
E
20
E
30
SE
20
E
25
E
20
E
15
NE
20
WNW
30
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
WSW
25
SE
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:03AM1.04m
7:24PM1.03m
8:33AM0.94m
9:30PM0.95m
11:22AM0.97m
11:43PM1.01m
12:29PM1.09m
00:38AM1.13m
1:05PM1.23m
1:14AM1.25m
1:34PM1.38m
1:45AM1.36m
Low Tide
00:46AM0.55m
12:54PM0.64m
1:52AM0.66m
2:41PM0.75m
4:48AM0.68m
5:47PM0.70m
6:14AM0.58m
6:43PM0.57m
6:54AM0.46m
7:17PM0.44m
7:24AM0.34m
7:47PM0.31m
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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6:39
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:31
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6:35
6:36
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:38
6:39
 mm
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1
4
Temp °C
14
16
18
13
17
20
15
20
24
18
21
27
23
23
22
18
17
20
15
Feels °C
8
8
9
7
13
15
11
17
21
15
18
26
23
23
20
16
15
17
11
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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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