Surf Forecasts:
Hawston surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,400 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hawston in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hawston over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 8 | SSE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1733 | 1144 | 366 | 392 | 596 | 628 | 522 | 410 | 279 | 214 | 128 | 154 | 86 | 270 | 21 | 1284 | 961 | 929 | 396 | 716 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:09PM1.34m | 2:15AM1.37m | 2:37PM1.46m | 2:45AM1.45m | 3:05PM1.56m | 3:15AM1.51m | 3:33PM1.63m | 3:44AM1.54m | 4:02PM1.68m | 4:15AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.68m | 4:47AM1.52m | 5:03PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:18PM0.35m | 8:28AM0.22m | 8:47PM0.25m | 8:55AM0.14m | 9:16PM0.16m | 9:22AM0.09m | 9:45PM0.10m | 9:50AM0.06m | 10:14PM0.07m | 10:18AM0.06m | 10:45PM0.08m | 10:48AM0.10m | 11:18PM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
1733 | 1144 | 512 | 343 | 596 | 628 | 522 | 410 | 279 | 214 | 302 | 402 | 638 | 957 | 1527 | 1284 | 961 | 929 | 396 | 716 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 6 | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | S 10 | S 11 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
144 | 64 | 273 | 309 | 167 | 153 | 145 | 95 | 91 | 239 | 128 | 154 | 220 | 270 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 302 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 10 | S 13 | WSW 16 | S 11 | SSE 11 | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | S 10 | — |
— | 104 | 366 | 392 | 193 | 108 | 26 | 87 | 123 | 63 | 82 | 223 | 86 | 39 | — | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 24 | 94 | 90 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 41 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 92 | 4 | 79 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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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.











