Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in the water for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a sluggish start. The first real chance to paddle out comes on Saturday, the 8th of August, but it’s nothing to write home about. At Hebara, there’s a 4ft swell from the south with an 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate (622). Water temp is about 78°, which is a bit cooler than average for this time of year. The morning has a light onshore breeze from the SSE, so the surface won’t be glassy. The afternoon sees a 4ft swell from the ESE, but the wind picks up from the SE, still onshore. Pretty marginal.

Sunday the 9th brings a bump to 6ft from the ESE (13-second period), with strong energy (1131). The morning has a light cross-shore breeze from the NE, so it’ll be a little textured. The afternoon gets choppy with a cross-onshore wind. Still not a winner.

Monday the 10th is the best bet this week. We’ve got a 6ft east swell (12-second period), and the combined energy is strong (1120). The morning has a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 15 mph. That’s a big deal – the faces will be smooth. The wave height is getting into the range where it’s a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced surfer, it’s a good, solid wave. The wind goes cross and lumpy in the afternoon.

From Tuesday the 11th, it goes downhill. The wind gets gusty, the quality drops, and the conditions are poor. Wednesday the 12th is a total washout with risk of thunderstorms and onshore wind.

The second week is a mixed bag. The 13th of August (Thursday) has a 6ft east swell (11 seconds) and strong energy (1206), but the wind is cross-shore and light. The 14th (Friday) has a 8ft east swell, but the period is short at 9 seconds, and the afternoon wind is cross-onshore. That’s a big, bumpy, messy wave – only for the hardcore.

The standout window is the morning of Monday the 10th of August. That’s your session. Hebara is a consistent beach and reef break, exposed to the swell. The east swell is a little off from the optimum southeast direction, but it’ll still work. Crowds are “sometimes”, so it won’t be too packed.

After that, the 19th of August (Wednesday) morning has a 6ft east swell (8 seconds) and a cross-shore breeze, but it’s marginal. The 20th of August (Thursday) morning has a 6ft south swell (10 seconds) with a light cross-onshore breeze, but it’s clean enough.

So, the call is simple: Monday the 10th of August morning, Hebara. That’s your best shot. The rest of the 16 days is mostly poor to marginal, with a few small windows. If you’re new, stick to the smaller days. If you’re keen, get on that Monday morning.

Rusty.

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