Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

First up, the surf this week and into next is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a little pulse of energy early on, but the winds are going to be a problem for a few days. Then we’re looking at a real lull before things get properly interesting.

Tuesday morning looks like the best bet of the first few days. We’re looking at a clean 5.6ft of south-southeast swell at Hebara, with the light west-southwest breeze keeping it glassy. There’s moderate energy in the water (586) – enough to make it fun. This is the standout of the first week, no doubt. After that, the wind swings around and it gets messy.

From Wednesday through Thursday, the wind is up and onshore. We’ve got some 7ft plus swell, but with that strong cross-shore wind, it’s going to be lumpy and chopped up. Not worth your time. The surf quality just isn’t there.

Then we hit a flat spell. From Friday through the weekend and into early next week, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves, mostly under 2ft. There might be a clean wave here or there on a glassy morning on the 12th, but it’s really marginal. For a couple of days there, it’s just going to be flat. If you’re a beginner, those small days could be okay, but for most of us, it’s not worth paddling out.

Monday the 16th morning might offer a bit of hope with a clean 3ft wave and light winds, but it’s still on the small side.

Now, for the real deal. We have to look a week and a half out. On Monday the 22nd, things go off. We’ve got a serious groundswell filling in from the southeast. By Tuesday morning the 22nd, we’re looking at a solid 10ft of swell with a long 18-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the northwest, so it’s going to be clean. The energy reading is a massive 6727 – that’s strong. This is the one to circle on your calendar. It’s going to be big and powerful. This is not for the faint of heart or anyone on a foamy.

That afternoon, the swell actually kicks up even more to a solid 11.5ft. The energy is huge (9113), and the winds stay favorable. But, look, at that size, it might be too much even for this spot, which is a beach and reef setup. This is expert territory only. It’s going to be a spectacular show, but you need to know what you're doing. Given the long period and the size, the reef here is going to be the place to be over the beach.

So, to wrap it up: get on it Tuesday morning for a clean, fun-sized wave. Then be patient through a flat, windy week. The big, powerful groundswell is coming on Tuesday the 22nd, a week and a half from now. It’s a long way out, but it's shaping up to be something special. Stay stoked.

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