Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Hebara over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, things are flat and pretty ordinary. We’re in a bit of a dry spell until Sunday the 13th of September. Friday and Saturday are a write-off with tiny swell and messy cross-shore winds, so don’t bother. Sunday morning, the 13th, is where we get our first real chance. Swell is a modest 2ft from the ESE, and with a light cross-off breeze from the N, it’ll be clean. The combined energy is moderate (260), so you’ll feel some push. It’s not going to blow you away, but it’ll be surfable. Water temp is 81°, which is about 2° warmer than average – feels nice, a bit balmy for this time of year.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th morning get a bit bigger but the wind turns onshore and it gets choppy, so not great. However, Tuesday afternoon is a little gem – the wind drops to glassy, and even though the swell is only 2ft from the E, it’ll be clean and fun. The energy is still moderate at 401. Wednesday the 16th keeps that glassy setup with similar sized E swell, so the mornings and afternoons look good for a grovel session. Crowds can be a thing here at times, but on a small day like this, you might have it to yourself.

Then things change. Friday the 18th of September morning brings a longer-period swell (19 seconds) from the SE, but it’s still small at 2ft. The energy though is moderate (430), and it’s clean with light cross-off winds. But the real standout is Saturday the 19th of September: a solid 12ft SE groundswell with a 15 second period. The energy is very strong (4967). However – and this is a big however – that’s way too big for a beach-and-reef setup like Hebara. Wave heights over 8ft are for experts only, and this is right up there. The wind is cross-off, so the face might be clean, but you’d want to be a very experienced local to paddle out. If you’re a beginner, stay on the sand.

Sunday the 20th of September morning is actually the best overall pick for a good surfer. The swell drops to 10ft from the SSE, the period is still solid at 13 seconds, and it’s glassy. The wave energy is still very strong (3762), and conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle. The water is still warm, and with glassy conditions, you’ll get some memorable walls. Just be aware that with that size and a period over 11 seconds, a beach break can be a bit straight – but with the SE direction and the reef influence here, it should line up okay.

Monday the 21st of September is too big again (12ft) and onshore winds spoil it. After that, the swell drops fast. Tuesday the 22nd is still solid (8ft) but messy, and from Wednesday the 23rd onward, it fades into small, weak, and choppy conditions. The last few days of the window are poor with onshore wind and short-period junk. The end of the run, Saturday the 26th of September, has a bit of size (10ft) but it’s cross-onshore and choppy, so not your day.

To sum it up: the best on offer is the glassy Sunday the 20th of September morning for the experienced crew, with solid 10ft SSE groundswell. The Tuesday afternoon glassy session on the 15th is a nice little bonus for small-wave hunters. The rest is either too small, too big, or too windy.

Stay safe, stay stoked.

- Rusty

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