Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The surf kicks off on the morning of Wednesday the 29th with a clean, cross-offshore breeze and a small 5ft SW swell pushing in. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. The energy is weak (343) and the period is short at 7 seconds, so while the morning is clean, the waves are going to be a bit lumpy and lack real punch. It’s a surfable start, but nothing to get too excited about.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st drop right off. We’re looking at tiny knee-high dribble, maybe 2ft to 3ft, and while the mornings offer some clean conditions with a light cross-off breeze, the energy is pitiful. You’d be scratching for anything worth paddling for.

Then we hit a flat spell. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August are pretty much a write-off for proper surfing. Saturday has a tiny 1ft SE swell with a long period of 16 seconds, but a cross-on breeze ruins it. Sunday morning shows a bump to 4ft with a *very* long 15-second period and the combined energy jumps up (607), but it’s still onshore and messy. Not worth the paddle.

Now, here’s where things get interesting—and a bit dangerous. Starting Monday the 3rd of August, a big pulse of groundswell arrives. Monday morning is clean with 8ft SE swell at 18 seconds. The energy is already strong (3802). But watch out, that’s expert territory. By Tuesday the 4th, we’re looking at 13ft to 15ft SE swell with a very long 17-second period. The combined wave energy is massive (8399 to 10921). The wind is cross-shore and bumpy, and the forecast is clear that this is just too big for the break. This is a huge, powerful groundswell, and it’s going to be a washing machine. Even Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th see 18ft to 15ft range. If you’re an expert, Monday morning (3rd) with that clean 8ft and 18-second period is the standout window in the whole outlook, but you’d better be on your game. For everyone else, this is a “stay on the beach and watch” kind of week.

The tail end of the outlook from Friday the 7th onward fades fast. We get onshore winds and a drop back to 4ft to 6ft swells with moderate energy. Nothing inspiring, just lumpy, choppy leftovers under grey skies and a risk of thunderstorms.

Standout: Without a doubt, Monday morning, August 3rd. A clean 8ft, 18-second SE groundswell with a cross-off breeze. The energy is there, and the waves will have shape and power. It’s big, so only for the experienced crew, but it’s the best the window offers.

Crowds: At a consistent spot like Hebara, expect some company on that Monday morning, especially when the surf is clean and well-formed.

Rusty

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