Hebara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here again for the imperial version. Let's talk about Hebara.

The run starts on Monday, August 24th. We've got some chest-high waves hitting, coming from the SSE with a nice long 16-second period. Water temp is a balmy 82°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. The catch? A moderate cross-shore wind has the surface pretty lumpy. It's doable, but not clean. The combined swell energy is sitting at 1822, so there's some push.

Tuesday the 25th is similar in size, but the wind gets stronger and stays cross-shore, making it a rough go by the afternoon. Not worth paddling out for.

From Wednesday the 26th through the end of August, the swell dies. We're talking knee- to waist-high leftovers. The wind is mostly a hassle. There's a little glimmer on Thursday the 27th afternoon and Friday the 28th morning when the wind eases and turns cross-offshore, and a small E swell shows up with a 12-13 second period. The ocean cleans right up, but the waves are barely knee-high. Fun for a longboard, but that's about it.

Then we hit a flat spell. From Saturday the 29th of August right through to Wednesday the 2nd of September, wave heights barely hit 2ft, and the energy is weak (between 91 and 265). Winds are all over the place, and conditions are mostly poor. A long, quiet stretch.

Things start to look up on Thursday, September 3rd. A new southerly swell builds. By Friday the 4th, we see chest-high waves (4-5ft) with a 13-second period from the S. The energy climbs into the moderate range (670-738). The wind is still a bit cross or cross-on, so the face has some bumps, but there are fun waves to be had.

Now for the big one. Keep your eyes on Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of September. Saturday afternoon sees a massive jump: 12ft swell from the SSW with a 13-second period and a huge energy reading of 5388. The wind goes offshore from the NW, offering clean conditions. But – that’s way too big for this spot for most people. It’s a real expert-only zone at that size, and honestly, looks more set up for kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Sunday the 6th of September morning is the real standout for the experienced crew. The swell drops to a still solid 8ft from the S, period at 10 seconds, with light offshore winds from the NW. The energy is strong at 1687, and the conditions are described as excellent for those with the skill set. By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and messes it all up.

After that, waves fade fast through Monday and Tuesday the 8th, dropping back to small and weak.

So, for the average surfer, Friday the 4th of September is your best bet for some solid, if a bit bumpy, chest-high S swell. For the experts, Sunday morning the 6th is the one to chase—just know the size is serious.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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