Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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