Surf Forecasts:
Hebara surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, S swell with 464 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hebara this week:
The surf forecast for Hebara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hebara in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hebara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next 16 days at Hebara are a proper test of patience. We’ve got a serious dry spell to start, then a late run of cleaner days that finally gives us something to paddle for.
The first real window of interest doesn’t even show up until Tuesday, September 1st. Before that, we’re staring down a run of poor surf from Wednesday the 26th all the way through Monday the 31st. That’s a solid six-day stretch where the combo of weak, short-period swell and cross-shore winds is going to leave the lineup looking like a washing machine. On the 29th and 30th, the energy drops to weak levels (126 and 121), and honestly, it’s not worth getting wet for. You can leave the boards in the car.
The story starts to change on Tuesday, September 1st. The swell direction swings around to the south, and we finally get some proper period – 12 seconds. The energy jumps to a solid moderate 514, and the swell height sits around 1.0m (3.3ft). It’s a marginal morning, with a cross-shore wind, but it’s a step in the right direction. The south swell builds through the week, but the wind turns against us. By the 3rd, we’ve got 1.8m (5.9ft) of south swell with 12 seconds of period, but a fresh cross-onshore wind at 30 km/h (18.6 mph) makes it lumpy and poor. That’s a lot of energy (962) going to waste on a beach and reef setup. Honestly, with that kind of wind and chop, it might be more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers.
We grind through the 4th, 5th, and 6th with onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell stays in the 0.8m (2.6ft) to 1.3m (4.3ft) range, but the quality is just poor. It’s not until Monday the 7th that we get a glimmer – a clean morning with a cross-offshore wind, 0.9m (3ft) of south swell at 11 seconds. But it’s still rated marginal, so don’t get too excited.
Then, we hit the jackpot. The real standout of this entire forecast is Tuesday, September 8th. The morning brings 1.4m (4.6ft) of SSE swell with a 12-second period. The wind drops to nothing – glassy. The energy is pumping at 631, and the water temp is still a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so a wetsuit might not even be needed. This is the cleanest, punchiest, most promising window of the whole run. The afternoon looks just as good, with another glassy session and 1.4m (4.6ft) on tap. This is the day to call in sick.
Wednesday the 9th is a close second. We’ve got 1.3m (4.3ft) of south swell at 12 seconds in the morning with a light cross-offshore wind (clean), and the afternoon goes completely calm and glassy with 1.1m (3.6ft) of swell. Another very good day for Hebara.
After that, the wind shows up again on the 10th – a fresh cross-shore at 30 km/h (18.6 mph) with 0.9m (3ft) of SSW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is strong (668 and 749), but the wind will ruin the surface. That’s a wrap for the period. If you’re chasing waves, make the 8th and 9th of September your priority. They are the clear standouts.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SW 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 8 | S 11 | NE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
113 | 120 | 399 | 163 | 148 | 139 | 99 | 94 | 88 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 57 | 64 | 112 | 90 | 347 | 434 | 336 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 3:17AM1.37m | 4:57PM1.33m | 3:58AM1.42m | 5:14PM1.37m | 4:38AM1.44m | 5:32PM1.40m | 5:17AM1.43m | 5:51PM1.42m | 5:58AM1.39m | 6:10PM1.43m | 6:41AM1.32m | 6:31PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:51PM0.85m | 10:12AM0.19m | 10:21PM0.74m | 10:41AM0.20m | 10:51PM0.63m | 11:09AM0.24m | 11:22PM0.53m | 11:35AM0.32m | 11:54PM0.43m | 12:02PM0.43m | 00:30AM0.36m | 12:27PM0.56m | 1:09AM0.32m | ||||||
— | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
6:14 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 6 | S 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 12 |
113 | 120 | 43 | 163 | 148 | 72 | 99 | 94 | 88 | 61 | 62 | 26 | 17 | 64 | 80 | 82 | 116 | 434 | 336 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 13 | S 9 | S 9 | E 12 | SSW 5 | SE 11 | SSW 8 | NE 5 | S 6 | E 11 | NE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
70 | 59 | 173 | 85 | 56 | 139 | 17 | 30 | 19 | 7 | 15 | 61 | 28 | 63 | 112 | 90 | 347 | 95 | 106 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | E 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 |
47 | 64 | 90 | 12 | 34 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 57 | 53 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 130 | 186 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 11 | — | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | NE 3 | NE 4 | SW 5 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
47 | 49 | 399 | — | — | 57 | 50 | 2 | 7 | 13 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 54 | 101 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
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Information about the Hebara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hebara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hebara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hebara surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hebara) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hebara may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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