Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for our region. We’re stuck in a bit of a flat spell to kick things off, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. The good news is the ocean hasn’t given up on us, and there’s some serious potential waiting further down the line. Right now, we’re looking at a long stretch of quiet days before the real juice finally arrives.

The first solid recommendation I can give you is a long way off, on the morning of Saturday, the 1st of August. We’ve got a solid stretch of nothing happening from the start of the period until then, so keep your board in the car but don’t rush. That Saturday morning, Hebara is the only spot on the menu, and it looks like a proper standout. We’re talking about a clean 6 ft swell from the ESE, running with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it’s packing some serious punch with a combined energy reading of 1843 (moderate to strong). The wind is a gentle offshore from the NE, grooming the wave faces clean. The water temperature is sitting at 77°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year. The break is a beach and reef setup, exposed to that swell, so it’ll handle the size. The sets will be spaced out with that long period, but the wave quality for experienced surfers should be excellent. It’s over 5 ft, so it’s a bit of a step up for beginners, but anyone with a bit of time in the water will be stoked. Crowds are a possibility here, as it's consistent and can get busy.

The swell builds through the weekend. On Sunday, the 2nd of August, we’re looking at a bigger 8 ft swell from the same ESE direction, with an even longer 18-second period. The combined energy jumps up to 3313 (strong), so the ocean will have a lot of power. The wind holds offshore from the NE in the morning, keeping it clean. But at 8 ft, we’re getting into expert territory. This is serious juice, and the cross-shore wind in the afternoon will chop it up a bit. For the experienced crew, it’s a window of opportunity.

Monday, the 3rd of August, sees the peak of the swell. You’re looking at 10 ft on the morning from the ESE, with an 18-second period and a massive combined energy of 4660 (very strong). This is big, powerful surf. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the NE, which will put some texture on the faces. This is not a day for the faint of heart. Only experts should be out there, and even then, you’ll need to pick your waves wisely. The cross-shore conditions make it more of a challenge than a clean, offshore day.

From there, the swell slowly eases through the rest of the first week of August. The mornings tend to offer the cleaner conditions, with the wind staying light or offshore. The afternoons get a bit of a cross-onshore bump which will mess with the shape. The size drops from 8 ft on the 3rd down to 5 ft by the 6th, and the period shortens with it. Overall, it’s a solid run of swell, but the cleanest, most user-friendly window is that Saturday morning, the 1st of August.

So, to sum it up for you: the first week and a half are a total write-off. Don’t even bother. Then, from the 1st of August, we get a pumping run of groundswell. The clear standout is Hebara on the morning of Saturday, the 1st of August. That’s the one to circle on your calendar. The bigger days that follow are for the hardcore crew only. The longer-range stuff is looking promising, but it’s still a bit out there, so keep an eye on the charts.

Later, Rusty.

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