
Surf Forecasts:
Hebara surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSE swell with 10,298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hebara in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hebara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right now, it’s a bit of a slow cooker. The first few days at Hebara are a proper write-off. We’re looking at nothing worth paddling out for from Friday the 31st of July right through the weekend. The swell is tiny, the wind is all wrong, and the water’s just sitting there. It’s a frustrating start, but hang tight.
Things start to show a bit of life on Sunday the 2nd of August morning. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the SE, but that north-easterly cross-breeze is going to put a bit of chop on the surface. The combined energy is moderate (624), but it’s still a real struggle. That afternoon gets worse with 19 mph winds, so it’s a pass.
The real standout window begins Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is the pick of the whole run. The swell is a solid 7 ft out of the SE with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (2563) and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE. This is a powerful, lined-up wave that’s going to be a challenge. At this size, it’s for the experienced crew only. The water temp is about 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of August see the swell absolutely jack up. We’re talking 12 ft to 13 ft from the SE. That’s massive. The energy readings are through the roof (up to 9570), and while the wind is favorable, this is a full-on, expert-only paddle. The waves will be heavy and powerful, coming in with that long 16-second period. It’s going to be a spectacular show, but only for the brave.
By Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th, the swell is still pumping (8 ft to 15 ft) but the wind swings onshore, making it a bit of a battle. The quality drops off. The wave energy is still huge, but the conditions are getting messy.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. From the 8th of August onwards, the swell backs off. The 9th of August morning has some potential with 5 ft from the ESE and a light cross-on breeze, but it’s not a standout. The 11th of August sees a bump in size again (7 ft from the E) with clean cross-off winds, so that’s your best bet for the second week. It’s still a decent wave, but not the monster we saw earlier.
The final few days, from the 13th to the 15th of August, are persistent but small. We’re looking at chest-high waves with average winds. It’s surfable, but nothing to get the heart racing. The window closes out with a whimper.
So, to sum it up: The absolute best is the Monday the 3rd of August morning. That’s the one. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s where you want to be. The Tuesday and Wednesday are for the chargers only. The second week is worth a paddle on the 11th, but it’s a different story.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, the swell is coming.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 16 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 31 | 29 | 93 | 152 | 560 | 631 | 1164 | 2330 | 3723 | 6177 | 5920 | 8077 | 7710 | 8671 | 9160 | 10206 | 9742 | 6667 | 3582 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:23PM1.34m | 5:20AM1.41m | 6:44PM1.36m | 6:00AM1.37m | 7:05PM1.38m | 6:43AM1.30m | 7:27PM1.38m | 7:32AM1.21m | 7:51PM1.38m | 8:31AM1.11m | 8:17PM1.37m | 9:58AM1.02m | 8:49PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.75m | 12:06PM0.20m | 00:21AM0.68m | 12:33PM0.28m | 00:59AM0.61m | 1:00PM0.40m | 1:40AM0.55m | 1:27PM0.54m | 2:28AM0.50m | 1:55PM0.69m | 3:27AM0.45m | 2:20PM0.85m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | |
6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
41 | 29 | 16 | 17 | 67 | 560 | 631 | 1164 | 2330 | 3723 | 6177 | 5920 | 8077 | 7710 | 8671 | 9160 | 10206 | 9742 | 6667 | 3582 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NE 8 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
13 | 14 | 29 | 36 | 18 | 48 | 49 | 37 | 34 | 61 | 93 | 90 | 30 | 86 | — | 410 | 228 | 20 | 157 | 137 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 9 | NE 8 | SE 16 | SE 18 | SSW 6 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | ENE 16 | E 16 | E 15 |
9 | 31 | 14 | 93 | 152 | 10 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 51 | 20 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | 45 | 102 | 199 | 244 | 355 | 250 | 334 | 240 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 49 | 66 | 204 | 80 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 101 | 49 |
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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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