Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Hebara. This is a beach-and-reef break that’s exposed to the swell and works best when it’s coming from the southeast. The water’s at 82°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but nice when you’re sitting in the lineup.

The next week and a half is a real mixed bag, with lots of messy conditions and only a few clean windows. The first real standout is Friday morning, 28 August. There’s a 5ft swell from the southwest, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it won’t have much power. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the west-southwest, keeping the surface clean, and the combined energy is 480 (moderate). It’s not a big session, but it’s the best you’ll get for a few days.

After Friday, things go downhill. The rest of the weekend and most of the following week are ruled by poor conditions – cross-onshore winds, chop, and small, weak swells. There’s a gap from Saturday 29 August all the way to Friday 4 September, with only a tiny glassy morning on Monday 31 August: 2ft swell, 11-second period, but barely worth getting wet.

The real standout is Friday afternoon, 4 September. This is the one to circle. The swell climbs to 8ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period, pushing the combined energy to 1197 (strong). The wind turns light offshore from the north-northwest, making it clean. The notes say excellent for experienced surfers – and at this size, you’ll want to be on your game. It’s a powerful groundswell that’ll work well for stronger paddlers.

The next morning, Saturday 5 September, is a write-off with fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy chop. Then we get another potential highlight: Tuesday morning, 8 September. The forecast shows 7ft of swell from the south, with an 11-second period and a combined energy of 1180 (strong). The wind is glassy, with barely a breath from the east-southeast. That’s a seriously clean, powerful setup, again best for experienced surfers. The south swell direction is a good match for the optimum southeasterly, so it should wrap in nicely.

After that, the outlook fades. The rest of the second week is dominated by strong cross-onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and only marginal or poor surf. There’s a small window on Monday afternoon, 7 September, with clean conditions and 6ft swell from the south, but nothing special.

So, if you’re looking for a paddle, aim for Friday 4 September afternoon or Tuesday 8 September morning. The rest is mostly messy or too small. Crowds are sometimes an issue at Hebara, so you might have company on those cleaner days, but it’s worth it for the quality.

Rusty

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