Surf Forecasts:
Hebara surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with 400 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hebara this week:
The surf forecast for Hebara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hebara in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hebara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here, talkin’ about your surf at Hebara (beach and reef).
Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. The first week or so is a bit of a grind. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf quality here, with weak wave energy and onshore or cross-shore winds messing things up.
Starting Saturday the 29th of August, the morning has 2 ft of east swell at 12 seconds, but that 15 km/h easterly is blowing cross-onshore, making it choppy. The combined swell energy is only 145, so it’s weak. The afternoon gets a bit bigger (4 ft) but the wind kicks up to 20 km/h and it’s just as messy. Through Sunday and Monday the swell drops right off, with tiny 1-2 ft waves. There’s a brief moment of glory on Sunday afternoon when the wind goes glassy, but the swell is still tiny.
Tuesday the 1st of September through to the 4th sees a slight rise in energy—up to 306 on Tuesday morning—but the swell direction swings to the ESE and the wind stays cross or cross-onshore, so it’s all chop and lump. Thursday the 3rd has 4 ft of swell but a fresh 30 km/h wind from the SSW, making it a write-off.
Then on Saturday the 5th of September, things get interesting. We get a 10 ft easterly swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and a light north wind blowing cross-offshore. The combined energy is a massive 1178, which is strong. This is for experienced surfers only—that size is heavy. The waves will be powerful but a bit short-period, so it'll be more punchy and dumpy. The morning is the window here; the afternoon drops to 8 ft with a stronger wind that’ll likely mess it up.
Sunday the 6th of September morning has 6 ft of ESE swell and glassy conditions. Combined energy is 409, moderate. That’s a solid session for competent surfers, with clean conditions. It’s not the standout but a worthy backup.
The rest of the second week is a bit of a mess again. Monday the 7th to Wednesday the 9th is all moderate to fresh cross-shore winds, with lumpy conditions and no real quality. Combined energies hover between 321 and 684. Then Thursday the 10th of September sees a near gale (55 km/h) from the SSW, blowing out the 6 ft swell. Avoid.
The best bet, and the only true standout here, is the early morning of Saturday the 5th of September. Big 10 ft swell, clean offshores, and that heavy wave energy. It’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. The long gap before it is a dry spell, so keep your board waxed.
It’s a bit of a waiting game, but that Saturday morning will be worth the wait.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | E 11 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
99 | 96 | 66 | 77 | 59 | 61 | 57 | 37 | 71 | 172 | 233 | 288 | 254 | 161 | 106 | 400 | 399 | 112 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:38AM1.44m | 5:32PM1.40m | 5:17AM1.43m | 5:51PM1.42m | 5:58AM1.39m | 6:10PM1.43m | 6:41AM1.32m | 6:31PM1.44m | 7:30AM1.23m | 6:53PM1.43m | 8:31AM1.12m | 7:17PM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:51PM0.63m | 11:09AM0.24m | 11:22PM0.53m | 11:35AM0.32m | 11:54PM0.43m | 12:02PM0.43m | 00:30AM0.36m | 12:27PM0.56m | 1:09AM0.32m | 12:52PM0.70m | 1:54AM0.31m | 1:12PM0.84m | 2:52AM0.34m | ||||||
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
6:12 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 5 | E 11 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
99 | 96 | 60 | 58 | 45 | 61 | 17 | 12 | 71 | 172 | 233 | 288 | 254 | 161 | 41 | 70 | 103 | 88 | 93 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | E 11 | SE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 6 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | E 6 | ESE 10 | SSW 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 |
25 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 59 | 26 | 57 | 37 | 56 | 26 | 57 | 49 | 43 | 19 | 106 | 133 | 67 | 112 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 6 | SE 11 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
30 | 9 | 30 | 21 | 26 | 11 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 35 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 31 | 86 | 55 | 69 | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 4 | ENE 5 | E 6 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 5 | S 10 | SSW 12 | — | — |
2 | 22 | 66 | 77 | — | 35 | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | 60 | 20 | 400 | 399 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 54 | 54 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 141 | 141 | 203 | 140 |
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Information about the Hebara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hebara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hebara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hebara 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 (Hebara) 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 Hebara 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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