Surf Forecasts:
Hierro surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,110 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hierro this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hierro in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hierro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, pulling up the goods for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get straight into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a grim stretch ahead for Hierro. This is a consistent reef break that’s an expert-only spot, and it’s got the exposure to handle swell from the NNW, which is its optimum direction. But the wind machine just won’t let up, and we’re looking at a whole lot of chop and onshore crud for the foreseeable future. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a write-off. From Friday the 21st through the 22nd, we’ve got weak, short-period swell from the N, around 3ft to 4ft, but with a cross-onshore breeze blowing in the 12 to 16 mph range. The energy is low, and it’s just messy, choppy garbage. Not worth paddling out for.
Sunday the 23rd afternoon shows a bit of a glimmer. A long-period groundswell from the NNW rolls in at 4ft with a 15-second period, and the wind turns straight onshore but lighter. The energy jumps up to 639 (moderate), but the report still calls it poor surf. A long-period swell like that can be a blessing at a reef, but the onshore wind will kill any chance of a clean face.
Monday the 24th is the closest we get to a window. The morning has a 5ft swell from the NNW with a 12-second period, and a gentle cross-onshore breeze. The energy is solid at 730 (moderate), and it’s described as marginal. If you’re an expert and desperate, this might be the best on offer, but it’s still not clean. The afternoon drops a little to 5ft and 565 energy.
After that, it’s back to the slog. From Tuesday the 25th all the way through to Saturday the 5th of September, it’s a long run of poor surf. The wind picks up again, often hitting 22 to 25 mph from the NNE, creating lumpy, cross-shore junk. The swell sticks around the 3ft to 7ft range, but the short periods (5 to 10 seconds) and constant wind mean the surface is a mess. The energy does spike to 1003 on the 29th, but with strong cross-shore winds and chop, it’s more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddling one for a reef.
So, the honest truth? There’s no standout session here. The 24th is the only day that might be worth a look for the dedicated, but don’t expect any magic. This is a tough run for a spot that usually has more to offer.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 132 | 123 | 85 | 80 | 94 | 104 | 151 | 687 | 1060 | 933 | 770 | 561 | 416 | 370 | 230 | 90 | 146 | 66 | 98 | 126 | 342 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:34PM1.48m | 10:16AM1.61m | 11:07PM1.55m | 11:31AM1.73m | 00:05AM1.68m | 12:20PM1.90m | 00:45AM1.83m | 12:58PM2.07m | 1:19AM1.98m | 1:31PM2.23m | 1:51AM2.11m | 2:02PM2.36m | 2:21AM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:06PM0.92m | 3:39AM0.95m | 4:52PM0.87m | 5:09AM0.87m | 5:56PM0.73m | 6:04AM0.72m | 6:39PM0.58m | 6:43AM0.57m | 7:13PM0.43m | 7:16AM0.42m | 7:45PM0.29m | 7:48AM0.30m | 8:15PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 7 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 |
| kJ | 19 | 18 | 13 | 50 | 94 | 67 | 151 | 687 | 1060 | 933 | 770 | 561 | 416 | 370 | 230 | 90 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 10 | NNW 17 | N 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 10 | N 17 | NW 8 | NE 8 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 104 | 95 | 103 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 11 | N 14 | N 10 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 9 | — | N 8 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 38 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 3 | — | NE 5 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 8 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 132 | 123 | 85 | 80 | 93 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 146 | 66 | 98 | 126 | 342 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 202 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 52 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 215 | 18 | 282 | 18 | 445 | 415 | 531 |
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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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