Hierro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Hierro.

First off, I gotta be straight with you. The next two weeks look pretty grim. We're looking at a long stretch of marginal conditions with persistent cross-onshore winds. The surf is there, but it's going to be messy and blown out more often than not. The water is sitting at 73.6°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're getting chopped up.

The only real swell of note, and I mean the only one worth circling on the calendar, comes in around the 11th and 12th of August. That's a solid pulse of northerly swell. We're seeing heights around 4.9ft to 5.2ft, with the combined energy cranking up to 364 (moderate wave energy) on the Tuesday morning. The period is short, at 7 or 8 seconds, so it's windswell, not groundswell. It'll be punchy and a bit fat, but there's power there. The problem? The wind is locked in from the north, blowing cross-onshore. For a spot like Hierro, which is a reef break that needs that optimum NNW swell direction, the northerly wind is going to put a lot of chop on the surface. It's an expert wave, so the crowd factor is always worth considering. It's a spot that can get a bit busy, and with this being the only pulse in a while, expect a few more locals out.

The rest of the run is pretty much a write-off. From the 30th of July right through to the 10th of August, we have a mix of small, weak swell and persistent cross-onshore winds. Swell heights bob around from 1.3ft to 4.3ft, but the wind is never doing us any favours. The energy is low, mostly sitting between 115 and 196 (weak to moderate wave energy). It's the kind of week where you check the cam, sigh, and go back to watching the grass grow. The swell direction shifts around – from NNE to WNW – but that doesn't matter much when the wind is ruining the surface.

If you're desperate for a paddle, the morning of the 1st of August might offer a little window. The wind goes light and offshore from the NW, with a 2.3ft, 10-second period swell. The energy is moderate at 171. It's small, but it'll be the cleanest wave of the whole period. Glassy conditions are a major positive, so you'd get a clean, workable wave. It's not a stand-out in terms of size, but for quality, it's the only time the wind is on our side.

The 11th and 12th of August are the best bet, but it's a long-range forecast, so don't book the week off yet. The confidence is lower out that far. If the wind eases off or shifts a touch more offshore, it could be a fun punchy session. But as it stands, with that cross-onshore breeze, it's going to be a battle. It's not a beginner wave at 4.9ft, so keep that in mind.

All in all, it's a lean period. The 1st of August morning is the cleanest, but the 11th and 12th of August have the most power. Pick your poison.

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