
Surf Forecasts:
Hebara surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SE swell with 3,109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hebara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the surf for Hebara. It's a bit of a weird one, a story with a lot of waiting, some chaos, and one gorgeous window that makes it all worth it.
First thing, the water's a warm 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing crazy going on there.
The next week is gonna test your patience. We don't see anything worth paddling out for until early Sunday the 13th, and even then it's weak. You're looking at ankle to maybe knee-high dribble from the ESE at around 3ft with a 13-second period. It's clean, but the energy is only moderate at 267. You'll be doing more floating than riding.
The middle of the week, the 14th through the 16th, is a total loss. The swell stays small and the wind gets crossed up and messy, putting a nasty chop on the surface. Not worth the drive.
Then things get heavy, and not in a good way. Around the 17th and 18th, the swell jumps to 5-8ft, but it's accompanied by some strong winds. This turns the lineup into a lumpy, bumpy mess. It's big, but it's ugly and only for the most experienced, and even then, it's a battle. By Friday the 19th and Saturday the 20th, it gets even bigger, hitting a massive 10ft with a huge spike in energy to 3382. But the period drops and the wind stays all over the place, creating a total washing machine. For a spot like Hebara, exposed to the open sea, that's not surfing, that's a survival drill. I'm thinking this is more kite-surfing conditions than a paddle-out.
But hold on to your boards, because the true standout is waiting for us. Monday the 21st is the day. We've got a solid 6ft of groundswell from the SSE, with a 12-second period and very strong energy at 1154. The magic ingredient? A light, cross-offshore NNW breeze. That's the recipe for clean, glassy, well-shaped waves. Hebara is exposed to the southeast, so this is the direction it loves. This is a proper session, and it says it's for experienced surfers, so at 6ft, beginners should watch from the sand.
After that, the swell starts to fade. Later Monday and Tuesday the 22nd still have some rideable waves, around 5ft from the south, but the conditions get a bit more ordinary. Wednesday the 23rd brings another big, raw 10ft swell, but it's with near gale-force winds, so it's completely blown out. Forget it.
From the 24th on, it's a rapid drop-off back to under 3ft, accompanied by messy winds. Not worth the effort. So to sum it up: the first week is mostly a dry spell, the second week gets wild and windy, but that Monday the 21st is your golden window for the best, cleanest surf of the whole forecast. Be patient for that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
134 | 128 | 184 | 242 | 178 | 108 | 129 | 220 | 202 | 195 | 261 | 167 | 273 | 193 | 138 | 195 | 352 | 770 | 770 | 696 | 694 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 9:27AM0.99m | 7:03PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:34PM0.94m | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 15 | E 8 |
134 | 128 | 184 | 242 | 178 | 53 | 129 | 112 | 202 | 145 | 138 | 148 | 273 | 193 | 138 | 33 | 38 | 8 | 7 | 34 | 368 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 6 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 13 | — | SE 16 | SE 8 | SE 16 |
28 | 39 | 19 | 16 | 49 | 108 | 76 | 13 | 189 | 195 | 261 | 167 | 91 | 64 | 54 | 66 | 30 | — | 11 | 3 | 694 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSW 7 | SE 8 | SSW 7 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | E 15 | ENE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | — | SE 8 | E 16 | E 15 | SSE 9 | — | S 12 | SSE 9 | E 11 |
40 | 18 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | — | 3 | 7 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | SE 9 | S 7 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
33 | 18 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 220 | 1 | — | — | 34 | 29 | 31 | 69 | 195 | 352 | 770 | 770 | 696 | 348 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 130 | 11 | 25 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 54 | 2 | 204 | 204 | 533 | 293 | 555 | 615 |
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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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