Surf Forecasts:
Hierro surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, N swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hierro this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hierro in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hierro over the next 16 days.
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Alright crew, Rusty here. Let's get into the local forecast for Hierro.
Right off the bat, it's a grim picture. For the whole 16 days, all we've got is one expert reef break, Hierro, and the wind is just relentless. It's onshore or cross-onshore nearly every single session. A real heartbreaker.
The first week is completely dead. From Friday the 3rd right through to Thursday the 9th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, and the few pulses we get are ruined by the wind. That first Friday there's a 5ft wave from the north, but it's cross-onshore and the wave comment is "poor surf conditions." The combined energy kicks off at 335, but it's all over the place. Water temp is 71°, which is normal for this time of year, not that it matters with that wind.
We do see the energy start to build again around the 13th of July. Monday the 13th afternoon, the energy climbs to 208, and by Tuesday the 14th we're looking at a 4ft north swell with a period of 9-10 seconds, and the energy hits 320-321. This is as good as it gets, but the wind is still hammering at 25-35 km/h cross-onshore. It's going to be a messy, lumpy mess. The 4ft is a solid size, but it's only for experts, and they'll be battling the chop.
I can't recommend a single standout. The wind is the boss here, and it's not playing nice. If you're a hardcore expert and you absolutely need a paddle on the 14th or 15th of July, you might find a wave, but it'll be a slog. The swell direction is close to the optimum NNW, but it doesn't matter when the wind is ruining everything.
Honestly, with the strong cross-onshore winds and a reef setup, this looks more like a kite surfer's paradise than a surfer's. I'd be leaving the board in the car.
Stay salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 320 | 320 | 220 | 202 | 173 | 104 | 129 | 92 | 87 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 55 | 80 | 78 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:31PM2.22m | 4:52AM1.96m | 5:06PM2.18m | 5:30AM1.93m | 5:45PM2.13m | 6:14AM1.89m | 6:28PM2.05m | 7:05AM1.85m | 7:21PM1.98m | 8:05AM1.83m | 8:26PM1.91m | 9:15AM1.85m | 9:42PM1.90m | 10:27AM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:45PM0.37m | 10:45AM0.44m | 11:21PM0.41m | 11:24AM0.50m | 00:01AM0.45m | 12:08PM0.57m | 00:48AM0.49m | 1:00PM0.64m | 1:43AM0.53m | 2:05PM0.68m | 2:49AM0.56m | 3:22PM0.66m | 4:02AM0.54m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 |
 | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | 8:57 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 8 | NNW 5 | NNE 7 | N 4 | WNW 4 | N 4 | ENE 6 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 320 | 320 | 220 | 202 | 173 | 104 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 9 | NNE 8 | WNW 8 | N 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | WNW 4 | ENE 6 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | — | N 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 6 | 33 | 30 | 39 | 24 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | NW 13 | NE 8 | N 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | N 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 11 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 2 | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | N 4 | NE 5 | N 4 | — | N 6 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 129 | 92 | 87 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 10 | — | 12 | 18 | 55 | 80 | 78 | 74 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 8 | 18 | 52 | 10 | 10 | 73 | 10 | 73 | 73 | 445 | 453 | 63 | 446 | 266 | 73 | 282 | 282 | 282 | 277 | 202 |
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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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