Surf Forecasts:
Hierro surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNE swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hierro this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hierro in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM. 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 14s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hierro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, it’s Rusty here. Looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it – it’s a real bummer. The conditions are just a no-go for a decent paddle.
The whole problem is a stubborn, onshore wind that just won’t quit. It’s blowing from the north-northeast and north, and it’s tearing up the ocean surface. Right from the start, we’ve got a tiny swell – around 3ft from the north, with a short period of only 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is low, around 117 (moderate). It’s just poor surf with small wind ripples, and that’s the story for the first few days.
The only break that’s even in the conversation is Hierro, a consistent expert-level reef break. It gets the swell, but the wind is all wrong for it. The best swell direction is from the NNW, but we’re getting a north swell, which is a bit off. The north-northeast and north winds are just ruining the surface, making it choppy and lumpy.
As we get into the second week, around the 22nd of August, the swell does get a bit bigger – hitting about 5ft on the Saturday morning. The combined energy climbs to 273 (moderate), but the wind is still a strong 15 mph from the north-northeast, creating a cross-onshore chop. For a reef break, that’s no good. The period is still short, between 7 and 8 seconds, so the waves are going to be crumbly and weak.
Towards the end of August and into the first of September, the swell pushes a little higher. By the 28th of August, we’re looking at 6ft from the north in the afternoon, with a combined energy of 368 (moderate). The period is still a poor 8 seconds. The wind is a fresh 19 mph from the north-northeast, creating a lumpy, cross-onshore mess. It’s just not clean.
For the full 16 days, every single session is rated as poor surf conditions. There are no standout days, no hidden gems. The wind is the enemy here. If you’re a kiter, this north to north-northeast wind might look interesting, but for a surfer looking for a clean wave, you’re better off finding something else to do for a while. The consistency is there, but the quality is not.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 111 | 108 | 111 | 111 | 108 | 105 | 133 | 133 | 176 | 156 | 163 | 250 | 242 | 186 | 173 | 166 | 265 | 316 | 412 | 367 | 331 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:02PM1.96m | 6:25AM1.85m | 6:49PM1.74m | 7:18AM1.70m | 7:54PM1.56m | 8:36AM1.59m | 9:34PM1.48m | 10:16AM1.61m | 11:07PM1.55m | 11:31AM1.73m | 00:05AM1.68m | 12:20PM1.90m | 00:45AM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:44AM0.50m | 00:07AM0.58m | 12:29PM0.67m | 00:51AM0.76m | 1:30PM0.83m | 1:56AM0.90m | 3:06PM0.92m | 3:39AM0.95m | 4:52PM0.87m | 5:09AM0.87m | 5:56PM0.73m | 6:04AM0.72m | 6:39PM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | N 12 | N 12 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 111 | 108 | 111 | 111 | 108 | 105 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 26 | 70 | 80 | 68 | 39 | 71 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 12 | NW 11 | N 14 | S 13 | S 13 | N 13 | WNW 9 | S 12 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 21 | 16 | 19 | 133 | 133 | 176 | 156 | 163 | 250 | 242 | 186 | 173 | 166 | 265 | 316 | 412 | 367 | 331 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 196 | 8 | 18 | 176 | 196 | 176 | 202 | 202 | 202 | 176 | 18 | 10 | 282 | 282 | 282 | 282 | 282 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hierro may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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