Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down in the old system.

The first few days are a dud, so don’t bother waxing up. The real juice starts building mid-first week.

We’re only looking at Hebara, a beach and reef setup. Water temp is about 80°, which is spot on for the season.

The first thing worth paddling out for is Monday, August 4th morning. Swell is 10ft from the SE, with a very long period of 16 seconds – that’s deep ocean groundswell. Combined energy is a solid 4707 (moderate-to-strong). The wind is light and clean, cross-offshore from the NNE, so the surface will be glassy. But 10ft is big, so only experts should be out there. The long period means the waves will be powerful and might close out straight on the beach, so pick your peak wisely.

The real standout is Wednesday, August 5th morning. Swell hits 13ft from the SE, still with a 16-second period, and the combined energy roars at 8458 (strong). The wind stays clean, cross-offshore from the NNE. This is the biggest swell of the whole 16-day run. It’s too big for the average surfer, but for the hardcore crew, this is the session to circle. The break is consistent, and crowds are possible, so expect some company.

After that, the swell drops but stays big and messy, with cross-onshore winds from Thursday onward, so the quality gets blown out. The second week is smaller and cleaner, but the energy is weak. From August 10th morning on, you’re looking at 5ft to 8ft SE to E swell, with clean morning winds. The energy is moderate but dropping. The best bet in the second week is probably Monday, August 17th morning, with 6ft from the E and a 12-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, not perfect.

So, bottom line: experts, get after that Wednesday, August 5th morning. For everyone else, the first week is a pass, and the second week offers small, clean windows but nothing special.

Rusty.

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