Surf Forecasts:
Hawston surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,886 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Jun 04) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hawston in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hawston over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SW 15 | SE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | ESE 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
746 | 561 | 494 | 437 | 393 | 353 | 215 | 180 | 17 | 23 | 418 | 21 | 1831 | 1544 | 940 | 678 | 723 | 963 | 1697 | 19 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 5:47PM1.30m | 5:52AM1.25m | 6:29PM1.28m | 6:36AM1.19m | 7:16PM1.26m | 7:29AM1.14m | 8:11PM1.26m | 8:36AM1.11m | 9:13PM1.28m | 9:50AM1.11m | 10:18PM1.33m | 11:02AM1.17m | 11:21PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28AM0.32m | 11:51PM0.45m | 12:05PM0.36m | 00:36AM0.49m | 12:47PM0.41m | 1:31AM0.52m | 1:38PM0.45m | 2:36AM0.51m | 2:40PM0.48m | 3:48AM0.47m | 3:50PM0.48m | 4:56AM0.39m | 5:00PM0.44m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 |
283 | 205 | 494 | 437 | 393 | 353 | 330 | 304 | 710 | 815 | 585 | 2218 | 1831 | 1544 | 940 | 678 | 723 | 963 | 1697 | 1547 | 1158 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | W 5 | SE 12 | SW 15 | SE 12 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 |
8 | 8 | 194 | 92 | 262 | 418 | 215 | 180 | 25 | 23 | 418 | 21 | 40 | 40 | 11 | 3 | 43 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 10 | — | — | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | W 12 | — | — | — | S 11 |
— | 21 | 17 | 130 | 82 | — | — | 57 | 17 | 7 | 23 | — | 70 | 69 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | NW 4 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
746 | 561 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 16 | — | — | 198 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 245 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 56 |
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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.










