
Surf Forecasts:
Hebara surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SE swell with 18,229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hebara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking at Hebara.
This is a tricky outlook because we’ve got a long stretch ahead, but it’s not all kind to us. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year – feels a bit like a bath already, but that’s not a bad thing for long sessions.
The first real chance to paddle out arrives Tuesday morning, July 28th. It’s nothing to write home about – just 3 ft from the ENE with a short 8-second period, so the energy is weak (154). But the wind is glassy, which makes it surfable. You’ll get some small, clean little runners, but it’s pretty ordinary. Later that day, the wind swings and kills it. Wednesday, July 29th, is the real standout in this first week. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the SW with glassy conditions all morning and afternoon. The period is still short at 7 seconds, so it’s a bit soft and bumpy, but the combined energy ramps up nicely (329). That’s the best clean surf of the first few days – it’s not huge, but it’s fun.
Then we hit a long, dry spell. From Thursday, July 30th through to Saturday, August 2nd morning, the surf is tiny, weak, or blown out. Not worth getting wet for.
Sunday, August 2nd is where things start getting interesting again. We’ve got a groundswell arriving from the SE with a very long 16-second period. The morning shows 3 ft with onshore wind, but the energy is already moderate (500). The afternoon builds to 4 ft with that same long period and moderate energy (769). The wind is cross-onshore though, so it’s going to be a bit messy. Still, that long period means better shaped waves and longer waits between sets.
Now, the big story is the swell that hits from Monday, August 3rd through Wednesday, August 5th. This is pure power from the SE, with periods of 16-18 seconds. Monday morning sees 7 ft (energy 2447) and it rapidly builds. By Tuesday, August 4th, it’s 13 to 16 ft (energy 10317-18229) with cross-shore winds. This is strong to very strong wave energy – the ocean will be pumping. However, this is a beach and reef setup, and the forecast says it’s too big for the break. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, with that much power and cross-shore winds, it looks more suited to kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a spectacle, not a session for the average surfer.
Wednesday, August 5th is the peak – 23 to 28 ft (energy 28490-57313) from the SE. That is a very dangerous, very powerful ocean. Leave it to the madmen or the kite crew.
After that, the swell drops but the wind stays nasty. From Thursday, August 6th right through to the end of the forecast on Wednesday, August 12th, it’s a mix of too much wind, onshore chop, or just poor conditions. There are glimmers on Sunday, August 9th with 5 ft from the ESE and a decent 13-second period, but the wind is all over the place, so it’s marginal at best.
Best on offer: If you’re going to pick a day, Wednesday, July 29th is your window for quality, clean waves in the 5 ft range. If you’re an experienced charger, the Monday, August 3rd morning swell at 7 ft might be the biggest manageable wave, but the winds are onshore and questionable. Honestly, the second week is a write-off for clean paddling.
Stay safe, and keep an eye on the sky.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | S 6 | SE 15 | ESE 10 | SE 12 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
81 | 75 | 45 | 198 | 163 | 61 | 37 | 39 | 22 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 34 | 35 | 75 | 477 | 704 | 1154 | 2355 | 3859 | 5236 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:21PM1.27m | 3:19AM1.38m | 5:42PM1.30m | 4:01AM1.42m | 6:03PM1.32m | 4:41AM1.43m | 6:23PM1.34m | 5:20AM1.41m | 6:44PM1.36m | 6:00AM1.37m | 7:05PM1.38m | 6:43AM1.30m | 7:27PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:04AM0.17m | 10:04PM0.97m | 10:37AM0.13m | 10:38PM0.90m | 11:08AM0.12m | 11:11PM0.83m | 11:38AM0.14m | 11:45PM0.75m | 12:06PM0.20m | 00:21AM0.68m | 12:33PM0.28m | 00:59AM0.61m | 1:00PM0.40m | 1:40AM0.55m | |||||||
4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 17 |
81 | 75 | 45 | 79 | 89 | 61 | 37 | 39 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 9 | 35 | 57 | 477 | 704 | 1154 | 2355 | 3859 | 5236 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | NE 7 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
49 | 35 | 35 | 44 | 27 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 75 | 9 | 38 | 65 | 61 | 60 | 93 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SSE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — |
24 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 33 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 30 | 14 | 15 | 34 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | — | ENE 2 | — | S 6 | — | E 3 | ENE 3 | NE 7 | SE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 |
— | 2 | 21 | 198 | 163 | — | 1 | — | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | 27 | 6 | — | — | 18 | 13 | 31 | 36 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2459 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 2 |
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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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