Surf Forecasts:
Hierro surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, N swell with 253 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hierro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook for this spot is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of almost nothing worth paddling out for. The first recommendation doesn't even come until the 5th of September, and even then, it's a write-off. We've got a solid week of poor conditions right out of the gate. From the 5th right through to the 12th, it's a constant battle with cross-onshore winds and choppy, lumpy water. The swell is mostly coming from the north, which is pretty much the worst direction for this spot. The wave energy is weak, sitting around 85 to 96 (combined energy of all swells directed here) for the first weekend, and even when it climbs into the 300s later in the week, the wind just kills any chance of a decent wave.
The only glimmer comes on the morning of Monday the 14th of September. We get a brief window with offshore wind from the southeast, blowing at 12 mph. The swell is a tiny 2 ft, coming from the north, but at least it's clean. The wave energy is still moderate, at 147 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It's a one-star morning, nothing more than a chance to get a few small, clean waves if you're desperate. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 75°.
After that, it's right back to the grind. The rest of the window is a mix of tiny swells and poor wind. The morning of the 15th sees a 2 ft swell but it's cross-onshore again. Honestly, this is a region where a blank run like this is more normal than not. The swell is so small and the wind is so often wrong that you're better off saving your energy. If the wind ever does swing around, there might be something, but for now, it's a long wait.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 67 | 67 | 119 | 116 | 139 | 150 | 140 | 167 | 190 | 172 | 223 | 253 | 201 | 181 | 188 | 118 | 108 | 167 | 177 | 228 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:28PM1.68m | 10:07AM1.84m | 11:00PM1.79m | 11:23AM2.03m | 00:04AM1.98m | 12:20PM2.26m | 00:53AM2.15m | 1:06PM2.45m | 1:35AM2.30m | 1:47PM2.58m | 2:13AM2.39m | 2:25PM2.63m | 2:48AM2.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.72m | 3:38AM0.78m | 4:42PM0.61m | 5:06AM0.65m | 5:52PM0.41m | 6:06AM0.47m | 6:43PM0.21m | 6:53AM0.29m | 7:26PM0.05m | 7:33AM0.15m | 8:04PM-0.04m | 8:11AM0.07m | 8:39PM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 13 | N 7 | NNW 11 | N 7 | NW 12 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 |
| kJ | 28 | 29 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 139 | 124 | 100 | 159 | 190 | 172 | 223 | 98 | 56 | 61 | 36 | 23 | 21 | 73 | 69 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | NW 9 | N 16 | NNW 15 | NW 8 | NNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | N 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | W 8 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 15 | — | 20 | 21 | 74 | 33 | 150 | 140 | 167 | 8 | 140 | 102 | 45 | 21 | — | 1 | 11 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 11 | N 12 | NW 14 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | — | NE 9 | — | N 13 | N 15 | N 13 | W 7 | W 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 33 | 35 | 29 | 39 | 16 | 10 | 11 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 17 | 56 | 1 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 5 | N 7 | NE 6 | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 |
| kJ | 42 | 67 | 67 | 119 | 116 | 132 | 14 | 128 | 37 | 164 | — | — | 253 | 201 | 181 | 188 | 118 | 108 | 167 | 177 | 228 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 282 | 535 | 415 | 283 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 282 | 282 | 282 | 176 | 288 | 176 | 176 | 266 |
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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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