Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this stretch is a real tough one. We’ve got a gap of about 9 days where the surf just isn’t worth paddling out for. The waves are small, the energy is weak, and the conditions are just ordinary. It’s gonna be a frustrating wait, but hang in there, because the second week looks like it could be something special, though it comes with a massive caveat.

The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t come until Tuesday morning, 28 July. The swell is still tiny at 3 ft from the NE, but the wind is absolutely glassy. That’s a major plus. You’ll be able to get out at Hebara for a clean, small-wave session. The water temp is sitting at 79°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is weak, just 227, so don’t expect any power.

The real story, and the big standout, kicks off in the second week. From Monday, 3 August onwards, a massive, long-period groundswell fills in from the SE. The period is extreme, hitting 18 seconds – that’s very long-period energy. For Monday morning (3 August), the swell is already 7 ft with a period of 17 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 2594, which is a strong, solid push. The issue is the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not going to be perfect, but it’s surfable for the experienced crew.

The real question is whether you’re an expert. By Tuesday, 4 August, the swell is a solid 13 ft from the SE, with that same 18-second pulse. The wind is a light cross-shore, which is okay, but the forecast model is screaming that this is too big for our break. The combined energy is 8803 – that’s very strong. This is big, powerful, long-period groundswell. For a beach and reef setup like Hebara, that long period can make it break a bit straight and close out. This is strictly for experts only. The same goes for Wednesday, 5 August when it hits 16 ft with a 19 mph cross-shore wind, and the energy hits 15385. Things get seriously heavy towards the end of the week with 20 ft+ surf and gale-force winds. That’s not surfing, that’s survival.

The best call on offer, if you’re up for the challenge, is the Monday morning, 3 August session. The swell is big but not yet out of control at 7 ft (SE) and the energy is starting to ramp up. It’s a cross-onshore wind, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but for a big, powerful SE groundswell with a very long period, that’s your window if you’ve got the skills and the board for it. Just remember, that long period swell is best for points and reefs, so at a beach and reef setup, be ready for it to jack up fast.

Stay safe, and keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

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