Surf Forecasts:
Hierro surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, N swell with 297 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hierro this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hierro in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hierro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window looks like a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. We’re looking at a solid two-week stretch of nothing but poor surf conditions, so don’t be holding your breath for a quick fix.
The main issue is the wind. It’s coming from the north and north-northeast almost every single day, and it’s blowing cross-on and cross-shore at 12 to 22 mph. That’s turning what little swell we have into a lumpy, choppy mess. There’s no glassy morning, no offshore window to speak of. The swell is small, mostly between 3 ft and 5 ft, but even when it's pushing 5 ft, the wind just ruins it. The periods are short too – 6 to 8 seconds – so it’s weak, crumbly windswell with no real push. The combined energy is low, hanging around 120 to 323, which is very weak.
The only spot in the data is Hierro, a reef break that needs a north-northwest swell to really come alive. The swell we’re getting is coming from the north and northeast – that’s a poor match for the optimum direction. Combine that with the constant onshore wind and it’s a total no-go. This is a consistent, expert-level wave, but it's not breaking properly at all. If you’re into kiting, this onshore wind and chop might actually look fun, but for a surfboard? Forget it.
There’s no standout day, no hidden gem. The water temp is about average for this time of year, but that’s cold comfort. The forecast is pretty reliable for the near term, and it’s all bad news. For the second week, it’s the same story – the wind doesn’t let up, and the swell direction stays wrong. This is one of those blank runs that feels normal for this area when the trade winds lock in. It’s a grim outlook, but that’s the way it is.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 86 | 92 | 73 | 85 | 270 | 277 | 270 | 270 | 216 | 195 | 220 | 148 | 196 | 191 | 184 | 188 | 186 | 160 | 127 | 89 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:24AM1.86m | 7:54PM1.84m | 8:41AM1.80m | 9:24PM1.77m | 10:10AM1.85m | 10:54PM1.83m | 11:27AM2.01m | 00:06AM1.98m | 12:29PM2.21m | 1:03AM2.14m | 1:20PM2.42m | 1:51AM2.27m | 2:06PM2.58m | 2:34AM2.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:30PM0.65m | 2:11AM0.65m | 2:57PM0.70m | 3:40AM0.68m | 4:33PM0.62m | 5:05AM0.60m | 5:51PM0.44m | 6:11AM0.45m | 6:50PM0.24m | 7:04AM0.29m | 7:40PM0.07m | 7:50AM0.16m | 8:24PM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 86 | 86 | 61 | 78 | 32 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 40 | 61 | 55 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 10 | — | NE 8 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 13 | ENE 8 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | 51 | 67 | 42 | 39 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 2 | — | 9 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 32 | 24 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 13 | W 12 | NW 11 | N 9 | NW 7 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 38 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 6 | 30 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | 86 | 92 | 73 | 85 | 270 | 277 | 270 | 270 | 216 | 195 | 220 | 148 | 196 | 191 | 184 | 188 | 186 | 160 | 127 | 89 | 67 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 215 | 282 | 18 | 18 | 176 | 445 | 283 | 215 | 283 | 215 | 215 | 283 | 215 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 531 | 215 | 215 | 215 | 18 |
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The above surf forecast table for Hierro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hierro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hierro surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hierro) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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