Hierro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

First up, we’re looking at Hierro, a reef break that’s only for experts. The water is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Honestly, the outlook is a tough one. For the first week, from Monday the 24th of August right through to the end of the month, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross-onshore, and the wave quality is poor. We’ve got some swell around, but it’s messy and choppy. There’s a stretch of days here with nothing really worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until we get into the second week. On Sunday the 6th of September, there’s a change. The morning sees a 3ft swell from the NW, and the period jumps to 13 seconds, which is decent. The combined energy is moderate at 686, and we’ve got a cross-shore wind. It’s still a bit marginal, but it’s the most promising thing we’ve seen. Then the afternoon gets interesting: a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW, but the period is a massive 25 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell. The energy jumps to 1063, but because it’s a reef break, that long period could actually set up some really nice lines. It’s still cross-shore, so it might be clean enough for a few bombs.

The standout, if you can wait, is Monday the 7th of September. The morning session brings a 5ft swell from the WNW with an 18-second period and combined energy of 1733. That’s strong, clean energy. The wind is cross-shore, so it should be glassy. For an expert spot like Hierro, that’s the session to aim for. The afternoon on Monday drops off a bit with a cross-on wind, spoiling the fun.

The rest of the forecast into the 8th is just more of the same cross-onshore chop. So, if you’re keen, your best bet is to wait for that Sunday afternoon and Monday morning window. It’s a long way off, but it’s the only real chance for a proper session.

Rusty.

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