
Surf Forecasts:
Hebara surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, E swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 (Sep 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hebara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Hebara over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, things are flat and pretty ordinary. We’re in a bit of a dry spell until Sunday the 13th of September. Friday and Saturday are a write-off with tiny swell and messy cross-shore winds, so don’t bother. Sunday morning, the 13th, is where we get our first real chance. Swell is a modest 2ft from the ESE, and with a light cross-off breeze from the N, it’ll be clean. The combined energy is moderate (260), so you’ll feel some push. It’s not going to blow you away, but it’ll be surfable. Water temp is 81°, which is about 2° warmer than average – feels nice, a bit balmy for this time of year.
Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th morning get a bit bigger but the wind turns onshore and it gets choppy, so not great. However, Tuesday afternoon is a little gem – the wind drops to glassy, and even though the swell is only 2ft from the E, it’ll be clean and fun. The energy is still moderate at 401. Wednesday the 16th keeps that glassy setup with similar sized E swell, so the mornings and afternoons look good for a grovel session. Crowds can be a thing here at times, but on a small day like this, you might have it to yourself.
Then things change. Friday the 18th of September morning brings a longer-period swell (19 seconds) from the SE, but it’s still small at 2ft. The energy though is moderate (430), and it’s clean with light cross-off winds. But the real standout is Saturday the 19th of September: a solid 12ft SE groundswell with a 15 second period. The energy is very strong (4967). However – and this is a big however – that’s way too big for a beach-and-reef setup like Hebara. Wave heights over 8ft are for experts only, and this is right up there. The wind is cross-off, so the face might be clean, but you’d want to be a very experienced local to paddle out. If you’re a beginner, stay on the sand.
Sunday the 20th of September morning is actually the best overall pick for a good surfer. The swell drops to 10ft from the SSE, the period is still solid at 13 seconds, and it’s glassy. The wave energy is still very strong (3762), and conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle. The water is still warm, and with glassy conditions, you’ll get some memorable walls. Just be aware that with that size and a period over 11 seconds, a beach break can be a bit straight – but with the SE direction and the reef influence here, it should line up okay.
Monday the 21st of September is too big again (12ft) and onshore winds spoil it. After that, the swell drops fast. Tuesday the 22nd is still solid (8ft) but messy, and from Wednesday the 23rd onward, it fades into small, weak, and choppy conditions. The last few days of the window are poor with onshore wind and short-period junk. The end of the run, Saturday the 26th of September, has a bit of size (10ft) but it’s cross-onshore and choppy, so not your day.
To sum it up: the best on offer is the glassy Sunday the 20th of September morning for the experienced crew, with solid 10ft SSE groundswell. The Tuesday afternoon glassy session on the 15th is a nice little bonus for small-wave hunters. The rest is either too small, too big, or too windy.
Stay safe, stay stoked.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
106 | 101 | 136 | 134 | 128 | 184 | 176 | 178 | 112 | 101 | 162 | 246 | 394 | 200 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 138 | 93 | 116 | 114 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:50PM1.39m | 4:41AM1.47m | 5:08PM1.41m | 5:24AM1.44m | 5:26PM1.43m | 6:04AM1.38m | 5:44PM1.44m | 6:45AM1.29m | 6:03PM1.43m | 7:26AM1.19m | 6:22PM1.41m | 8:14AM1.09m | 6:42PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:29AM0.24m | 10:40PM0.50m | 10:59AM0.34m | 11:13PM0.38m | 11:26AM0.45m | 11:46PM0.30m | 11:50AM0.57m | 00:19AM0.26m | 12:11PM0.69m | 00:53AM0.27m | 12:28PM0.79m | 1:31AM0.32m | 12:40PM0.87m | 2:15AM0.40m | |||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 11 | E 11 |
41 | 40 | 136 | 134 | 128 | 184 | 176 | 178 | 112 | 101 | 162 | 246 | 188 | 191 | 160 | 114 | 104 | 88 | 55 | 116 | 114 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
106 | 101 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 17 | 18 | 53 | 108 | 76 | 112 | 189 | 394 | 200 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 138 | 93 | 45 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | NE 6 |
23 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | S 7 | SE 8 | — | NNE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | SE 7 |
29 | 19 | 35 | 31 | 16 | — | 45 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 232 | — | 13 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 20 | — | 62 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
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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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