
Surf Forecasts:
Hebara surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 13s period, SE swell with 16,943 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with SE 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s 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 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 23ft (7.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hebara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's ahead for the local scene.
For the foreseeable future, there’s plenty of swell on the cards, but the real challenge is the wind. We've got a long stretch of cross-off and cross-onshore breezes that’ll mess with the quality. A lot of these days are looking marginal, so patience will be a virtue.
The period kicks off on Wednesday, September 16th, but the first few days are a write-off. Wednesday morning and afternoon both have poor to marginal conditions with moderate breezes and light rain. Not worth getting wet for.
Things get a bit more interesting but not much better. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th see the swell building. By Friday morning we're looking at 8ft swell from the ENE with a short period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is ramping up strong (1124). But it’s still a cross-off wind, so it’s not going to be the clean, fun surf we’re after.
The swell continues to climb into the weekend. Saturday the 19th has a solid 10ft from the ESE with a much longer 13-second period (groundswell). That's a lot of energy (3586), but again, a fresh cross-off breeze is the spoiler. Sunday the 20th is similar in size and direction, around 10ft from the SE, but the wind shifts to a light cross-on. Still, the energy is very strong (2329).
Now, the standout for the whole outlook, but it comes with a massive caution. Monday the 21st is a monster day. The swell jumps to 15ft on the Monday morning from the SSE with a super-long 14-second period (7545 energy). By Monday afternoon, it’s a massive 25ft from the SSE with a 15-second period and a staggering 27419 energy. That’s enormous, dangerous swell. The report says it's too big for this break. This is for expert-level surfers only, and even then, it's going to be heavy, messy, and risky with that strong cross-onshore wind.
After that pulse, Tuesday the 22nd drops back to a more manageable 7ft from the S, but it's still a cross-on wind with a moderate breeze.
From Wednesday the 23rd through to Tuesday the 29th, the surf drops off significantly. We see a lot of days with poor conditions, onshore or cross-shore winds, and weak to moderate energy. There’s a brief moment of hope on Friday the 25th with a glassy morning and afternoon, but the swell is tiny at only 2ft. That’s a day for a longboard if you’re desperate for a clean glide.
The outlook finishes on a similar note. September 30th and October 1st are just ordinary with poor conditions.
So, to sum up the best on offer: The only real standout is the massive swell event on Monday the 21st. For the absolute elite, charging a 25ft groundswell might be the call, but it's a serious session with terrible wind. For everyone else, the most promising window for a clean wave might be that glassy but tiny day on Friday the 25th of September, but you'll need a log. Overall, the wind is the enemy here for most of the forecast.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, strong winds from the NNE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 206mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | E 12 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 148 | 172 | 507 | 585 | 789 | 1014 | 589 | 1744 | 4610 | 4540 | 4493 | 2956 | 4525 | 12159 | 5466 | 988 | 370 | 96 | 74 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:22PM1.41m | 8:14AM1.09m | 6:42PM1.37m | 9:27AM0.99m | 7:03PM1.31m | 7:24PM1.24m | 7:46PM1.15m | 3:28PM1.16m | 11:46PM1.11m | 3:22PM1.21m | 1:26AM1.17m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:28PM0.79m | 1:31AM0.32m | 12:40PM0.87m | 2:15AM0.40m | 12:34PM0.94m | 3:18AM0.48m | 5:00AM0.52m | 6:47AM0.49m | 8:11PM1.06m | 7:49AM0.43m | 8:35PM0.94m | ||||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | 10 | 13 | 30 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 83 | 27 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 30 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 14 | SE 9 | SE 12 | E 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 12 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 9 |
75 | 64 | 53 | 44 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 1744 | 4610 | 4540 | — | 2956 | 3286 | — | 5466 | 988 | 370 | 96 | 74 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 15 | SE 9 | S 13 | — | SE 16 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 9 | — | — | E 13 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 8 | E 9 | NE 8 |
215 | 148 | 102 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 66 | 55 | 130 | 220 | — | — | 14 | — | 1045 | 288 | 68 | 82 | 41 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | E 16 | E 15 | ENE 13 | — | — | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | SW 6 | E 13 | NE 9 | SSE 9 |
11 | — | 5 | 17 | 17 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 12 | NE 8 | SE 11 | SE 13 | WNW 5 | SW 9 | NE 8 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 7 |
17 | 71 | 172 | 507 | 585 | 789 | 1014 | 589 | 318 | 370 | 524 | 4493 | 55 | 4525 | 12159 | 97 | 243 | 58 | 16 | 25 | 121 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 54 | 204 | 204 | 204 | 533 | 551 | 204 | 293 | 204 | 293 | 293 | 2 | 293 | 573 | 615 | 572 | 99 | 19 | 11 |
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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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