Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on offer at Hebara. This spot is a beach and reef setup, consistent and exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at a comfortable 80°, which is about average for this time of year.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start. The first few days have some surf, but it’s nothing to write home about. Saturday the 12th has small 2ft east swell with a moderate breeze making it a bit lumpy. Sunday the 13th is a touch better, with a 3ft ESE swell and a gentler breeze, but it’s still pretty average. We drift through Monday and Tuesday with small, weak waves and cross-shore winds. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate for this whole first stretch, hovering between 214 and 360 (moderate wave energy). The real news is the building swell later in the week.

Thursday the 17th sees a jump to 5ft from the ENE, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is up to 18 mph. The following Friday the 18th pushes even bigger to 7ft, but with a strong breeze of 24 mph and short period, it’s just messy. This is really more kite-surfing territory than clean paddle surfing.

Now, the standout window. Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th is where it gets interesting. The swell drops back from the big weekend, but a new SE groundswell arrives. Saturday morning we’ve got 8ft from the SE with a very long 14-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 2593. It’s big, and the offshore wind (NNE cross-off) keeps it clean. This is the best on offer for experienced surfers looking for a real push of power. The swell is over 8ft, so it’s for experts only. Sunday the 20th eases slightly to 8ft but the period drops to 10 seconds, and the combined energy is still strong at 1107.

Monday the 21st is another highlight. The swell is still a very respectable 6ft from the SE, but the magic is the wind. Early morning we have glassy conditions, with the combined energy at 685 (moderate). It’ll be clean, lined up, and much more manageable for a broader range of surfers. The afternoon stays glassy with a 5ft wave.

After that, the 22nd of September delivers a monster 11ft to 16ft swell with an insane combined energy of 7046. That’s a massive, powerful, heavy swell. The wind is onshore and strong, so it’ll be a closed-out, dangerous mess even for the most experienced chargers.

The final week shows a drop in size and quality. Winds are generally poor and the swell is inconsistent with short periods. Not worth making a plan around.

To sum it up: The first few days are a write-off. The real action kicks off on Saturday the 19th for the big stuff, but Monday the 21st is the pick of the bunch for clean, powerful waves with glassy conditions. Don't sleep on it.

Rusty.

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