Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf for our stretch of coast over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down day by day.

The next few days are pretty grim. We’ve got a lot of onshore and cross-onshore wind messing up the waves, kicking up chop and making things feel a bit flat and unorganized. The energy is moderate, around 952 to 1266, but it’s not surf you’d want to get out of bed for. There’s a bit of swell on the Sunday, about 6ft from the ESE, but with that wind, it’s a washout. Plan for a flat spell for the first few days.

The first real window we get is on Tuesday, August 11th. The morning is looking clean. We’ve got some clouds, a light WSW wind that’s cross-offshore, and the swell is a solid 7ft from the east with a 12-second period. The energy is pumping at 1254. This is the kind of surf that will have some push to it. The water’s about 80°, which is spot on for the time of year. This is definitely one to make the most of, as the afternoon dose of SSW wind at 15 mph is going to chop it all up.

After that, things get messy again. We've got a couple of days of stormy conditions and onshore winds, with the swell dropping back to 3-4ft. The energy just isn't there, and the wind is all over the shop. It’s a waiting game again until Friday the 14th, where the morning swell jumps back up to 6ft, but the wind is howling from the NNE at 16 mph, making it cross-off and a bit of a handful. The energy is moderate to strong at 1153, but the vibe is just off.

The first truly noteworthy day is Saturday, August 16th. The swell is up, 10ft from the ESE, and the period is 12 seconds. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-on wind, but the afternoon is where it’s at. A light NW offshore wind swings in and cleans everything up. The energy is very strong at 3008. This is big, powerful surf—one for the experienced crew. It’s not a beginner day, but if you know your way around a bigger wave, this is as good as it gets.

The swell peaks on Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th. Monday morning brings a huge 12ft from the east, but it’s forecast to be too big for this break. The energy is massive at 2654. The wind is light and the conditions are favorable, but it’s just too much. Tuesday morning is the same story, with 12ft of glassy, clean surf and a massive 2732 energy reading. Again, it’s just too big. The Tuesday afternoon jumps to a monstrous 16ft with energy at 8549. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine. It’s a serious ocean, and it’s only for the brave. Lower your expectations if you’re not in that league.

After that big pulse, it just fades out. The energy drops off dramatically, and we’re back to small, weak waves for the rest of the run. The winds are mostly onshore or cross, and the swell direction is all over the place. The last couple of days, August 22nd and 23rd, have some long-period energy—15 and 16 seconds—but the swell heights are tiny, only 1 to 3ft. It’s a lot of water moving but not much to ride. It’s a flat end to the window.

So, in short, the standout days are the morning of the 11th for a clean, solid wave, and the afternoon of the 16th for a proper, powerful session. The big days on the 17th and 18th are for experts only, and even then, it’s a judgement call. Everything else is a write-off or just too small. Get out there when you can.

Rusty out.

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