Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s coming for Hebara over the next couple of weeks.

Water temp is about 80°F, which is normal for this time of year, nothing weird.

Honestly, the first week is a total dud. From Sunday the 26th of July right through to Friday the 1st of August, there’s nothing worth paddling for. It’s all small, weak, and messy – waves around 2ft to 3ft, mostly from the east or northeast, with short periods under 8 seconds. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the wave energy is pathetic, barely hitting 200 (combined energy 223) and dropping as low as 84 by the 31st. There’s a tiny window on the morning of the 31st with some cross-off wind and clean 2ft waves, but it’s so small it’s barely rideable.

Then things kick off from Sunday the 2nd of August. A serious groundswell arrives. By Monday the 3rd of August, we’re looking at 6ft with a very long 16-second period from the southeast, and combined energy hits 1468 – that’s solid power. It builds fast. Tuesday the 4th brings 8ft to 8ft, still 16 seconds, energy over 3000. This is big, powerful swell. The wind is cross-shore from the northeast, not perfect, but the long period groundswell will push deep. Only for experienced surfers at this size.

The absolute standout is the morning of Wednesday the 5th of August. Swell is 10ft, 16-second period from the southeast, combined energy a massive 5236. The wind is cross-offshore from the north-northeast, cleaning the faces right up. This is a heavy, expert-only day, but the waves will be phenomenal. The afternoon gets even bigger at 12ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, so the morning is the one.

Thursday the 6th of August is massive – 15ft in the morning with cross-off wind and a 17-second period. Combined energy is over 12000. Only the most experienced should even look at it. The swell direction from the southeast is right on the money for this break, so it’ll be well lined up, but it’s huge.

Things ease a bit over the weekend, holding at 15ft into Saturday the 8th, but the wind goes light.

Then Sunday the 9th of August gives us a real treat: 10ft swell, but the wind goes glassy. The period drops to 10 seconds, making it a bit more friendly, but still big. Combined energy is 3706. This is an excellent morning for experienced surfers, with clean, powerful waves.

After that, Monday the 10th holds 8ft to 10ft from the east-southeast, but the wind turns cross-onshore, making it choppy.

So, to sum it up: if you’ve got the skills, the morning of Wednesday the 5th is your best bet – big, clean, and powerful. Sunday the 9th morning is also a winner with glassy conditions. Everything before the 2nd of August is a waste of time.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

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