Hierro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough run. We’ve got swell in the water, no doubt, but the wind is just ruining it for us. The whole 16-day window is one long stretch of poor surf conditions.

We’re starting now, and from Wednesday the 15th right through to Thursday the 30th of July, it’s the same story. The wind is locked in from the north-northeast or north, blowing cross-on or cross-shore, and it’s strong – we’re talking 15 to 25 mph breezes. That’s kicking up a nasty chop and lumpy surface. The water temperature at the start is sitting at 73.4°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you’re getting frustrated.

Now, there are some waves. The swell height creeps up from a weak 1.6 ft on Wednesday the 15th to a solid 6.2 ft by Thursday the 30th. The combined swell energy (73) is weak at the start, but it builds into moderate energy through the middle, and then by the 27th of July it becomes strong, hitting 644 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The periods are mostly short, around 6-9 seconds, so it’s windswell, not the good stuff. It’s all coming from the north, which is the *opposite* of what this spot wants – it needs a north-northwest direction.

So what does that mean for Hierro (reef break)? It’s an expert-only wave, and it’s consistent, but with this wind and the wrong direction, it’s going to be messy. From the 27th of July, we get swell over 4.9 ft and by the 30th it’s 6.2 ft, but with that cross-on wind and short period, it’s a washing machine. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.

There are zero standouts here. No sessions you’d want to paddle out for. This is a blank run that’s more normal for this area when the wind gods are angry. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, leave the boards in the car.

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