Surf Forecasts:
Hierro surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, N swell with 883 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hierro this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hierro in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hierro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the 16-day picture for Hierro, the expert reef break that loves a good NNW groundswell.
First up, the water is sitting at 24°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a huge deal, but nice to know.
Right now, and for the next week and a half, it's a tough watch. The wind is locked in from the north and north-northeast, blowing cross or cross-onshore almost the whole time, and that's killing the quality. We've got a mix of weak, short-period windswell and some moderate energy swells (energy readings around 202 to 929), but all of it is lumpy and choppy. The swell height builds from 2ft on Thursday 27th up to a peak of 6ft early on Saturday 29th, with a period jumping to 11 seconds for that pulse, but the cross-shore wind and fresh breeze just ruin it. This is pure "poor surf conditions" all the way through. For a spot that needs it clean, this is a write-off for most days.
There is a small window late in the game. On Saturday 5th September and Sunday 6th September, the wind finally swings to the northwest and goes offshore. That's a major positive. The swell is small though, only 3ft to 3ft from the north with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is low (122 to 140). It'll be small and weak, but it will be clean. For an expert crew on a reef, that might offer a few fun corners if the tide lines up.
Looking further to Monday 7th September, the swell direction swings to the NNW and the period bumps up to 12 seconds, giving a bit more push (energy of 374). The wind is cross-onshore from the north again though, so that clean window will be gone.
The only true standout, and I mean the only one worth getting excited about, is that Saturday 5th September morning. The wind is offshore from the northwest, and the north swell at 3ft with a period of 8 seconds will at least be ridable and smooth. It's small, but it's the cleanest we're gonna get in this entire stretch. For the rest of the time, it's all messy, onshore junk.
So, there you go. Three weeks of frustration with one small, clean morning on the 5th. That's the pick.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 59 | 124 | 202 | 321 | 802 | 828 | 716 | 494 | 400 | 313 | 214 | 190 | 152 | 186 | 150 | 194 | 199 | 283 | 291 | 249 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:02PM2.36m | 2:21AM2.21m | 2:32PM2.45m | 2:52AM2.28m | 3:03PM2.49m | 3:23AM2.32m | 3:35PM2.48m | 3:56AM2.30m | 4:09PM2.40m | 4:31AM2.25m | 4:46PM2.28m | 5:09AM2.14m | 5:30PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.17m | 8:18AM0.21m | 8:44PM0.10m | 8:49AM0.15m | 9:14PM0.06m | 9:21AM0.13m | 9:45PM0.07m | 9:54AM0.16m | 10:18PM0.14m | 10:31AM0.24m | 10:55PM0.26m | 11:12AM0.36m | 11:37PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | NW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | S 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 8 | 26 | — | 27 | 94 | 101 | 99 | 65 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 35 | 22 | 61 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NW 8 | N 13 | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 12 | SW 15 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | N 11 | S 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 8 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | SW 14 | S 14 | — | — | S 14 | — | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 53 | 59 | 124 | 202 | 321 | 802 | 828 | 716 | 494 | 400 | 313 | 214 | 190 | 152 | 186 | 150 | 194 | 199 | 283 | 291 | 249 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 531 | 288 | 446 | 383 | 288 | 282 | 283 | 283 | 288 | 202 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 196 | 196 | 176 | 176 | 196 | 196 | 176 | 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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