Surf Forecasts:
Hebara surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hebara in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hebara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at the local forecast. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a rollercoaster. The first few days are the best, then there’s a stretch of poor surf, and then things get big and messy later on, but that’s a long way off.
First up is Hebara – a beach and reef break that’s consistent and gets the swell. Wednesday morning, August 26th, is clean. Swell is a small 3 feet from the SSE, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 284. The wind is a light cross-off from the WSW, so the waves should be clean and fun for a beginner to intermediate. Water temp is about average for the time of year.
Thursday morning, the 27th, is also looking good. The swell drops to around 3 feet, still from the SSE, with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 330 (moderate). The wind is light from the west, cross-off, and the morning is clean. That afternoon, the swell shifts to 2 feet from the east with a longer 13-second period, which is a nice groundswell, and the energy is still decent at 290. The wind stays cross-off, so the waves should have a bit more shape. This is a standout morning.
Friday morning, the 28th, is another one to pencil in. Swell is 2 feet from the east, 12-second period, combined energy of 351 (moderate), and light cross-off wind from the west. Clean again. The afternoon sees a bit of a bump to 3 feet from the SSW with a shorter 8-second period, but the wind is still cross-off, so it’s worth a paddle.
Then it goes quiet. From Saturday the 29th through Monday the 31st of August, the surf gets small and weak, with poor conditions. The energy is low (158 down to 92), and the winds are either cross or cross-on, making for choppy, sloppy waves. Not worth the effort.
Tuesday the 1st of September sees a bit more swell – 3 to 4 feet from the south with a 12-second period – but the wind is onshore or cross-on, and the energy is moderate (396-436). The conditions are poor, so it’s a miss.
Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September get bigger, with swell building to 5 to 6 feet from the south, but the wind is strong and cross-on from the south, making it lumpy and choppy. The combined energy jumps to 978 then 1206 (strong), but it’s not clean. The swell is too big for beginners, and the wind is ruining the shape. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Friday the 4th of September is still messy with moderate cross-shore winds and a 4-foot south swell, but the energy is still moderate. Not great.
Saturday the 5th of September sees a bit of a drop, with 3 feet from the south and a 10-second period, but the wind is cross-off from the north. The morning is clean, but the energy is low (194). The afternoon is marginal.
Sunday the 6th of September has a bit of a pulse in the morning – 3 feet from the south with an 8-second period, combined energy of 276 (moderate), and clean cross-off winds from the NNE. This is a decent little window, but it’s short-lived.
Now, the long-range stuff. Monday the 7th of September starts to ramp up with a 5-foot south swell, but the wind is onshore. The afternoon sees a big jump to 10 feet from the SSE with a 14-second period and a massive combined energy of 2971 (very strong). The wind is still onshore, so it’s messy and only for experts. This is promising but uncertain.
Tuesday the 8th of September is huge – 13 to 15 feet from the SSE, 12-second period, and combined energy over 4500 (very strong). The wind is cross-on, so it’s going to be a beast. Only for the brave, and even then, the wind will make it hard work.
Wednesday the 9th of September drops to 7 feet from the south with a 10-second period, and the wind is cross, so it’s marginal. Thursday the 10th is smaller again, but the wind is strong and onshore, so it’s a no-go.
Overall, the best surf on offer is the run from Wednesday the 26th through Friday the 28th of August. The standout is Thursday morning, the 27th, with clean 2-foot east swell at 13 seconds – a proper groundswell with light cross-off wind. It’s small but clean, and the reef will handle that long period well. Crowds are possible at Hebara, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
287 | 159 | 146 | 113 | 120 | 173 | 163 | 148 | 125 | 99 | 96 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 105 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:31AM1.30m | 4:41PM1.29m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:22PM0.95m | 9:42AM0.22m | 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 | ||||||
— | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 9 | SSW 6 | E 12 | SSW 6 | E 12 | E 11 | E 5 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 12 |
237 | 159 | 146 | 113 | 48 | 37 | 134 | 55 | 103 | 40 | 96 | 60 | 43 | 57 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 105 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 5 | ESE 12 | E 12 | SSE 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 9 | E 12 | S 8 | SSW 8 | E 11 | E 5 | ENE 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 10 | ENE 7 |
287 | 24 | 113 | 70 | 120 | 173 | 163 | 148 | 22 | 99 | 30 | 20 | 58 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 52 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NE 7 | S 10 |
176 | 101 | 101 | 47 | 59 | 80 | 26 | 36 | 8 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | NE 4 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 8 | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | — | — | NNE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — |
36 | 69 | 52 | 55 | 103 | 7 | 28 | 112 | 125 | — | 2 | 53 | — | — | 2 | 18 | 16 | 15 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 0 | 87 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 555 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
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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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