Surf Forecasts:
Hell surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,893 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hell this week:
The surf forecast for Hell over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hell in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hell over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 610 | 544 | 622 | 784 | 646 | 355 | 1285 | 1182 | 918 | 573 | 472 | 393 | 350 | 394 | 379 | 326 | 184 | 428 | 1245 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:16AM1.06m | 7:38PM1.05m | 8:55AM0.97m | 9:43PM0.98m | 11:17AM1.01m | 11:38PM1.04m | 12:23PM1.13m | 00:33AM1.16m | 1:00PM1.27m | 1:11AM1.28m | 1:31PM1.41m | 1:44AM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:55AM0.56m | 1:07PM0.66m | 2:04AM0.67m | 3:05PM0.76m | 4:52AM0.68m | 5:50PM0.70m | 6:13AM0.58m | 6:44PM0.58m | 6:53AM0.46m | 7:18PM0.44m | 7:24AM0.35m | 7:47PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 6:39 | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | NNW 6 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 573 | 544 | 622 | 784 | 646 | 355 | 1285 | 1182 | 918 | 573 | 472 | 393 | 350 | 394 | 379 | 326 | 184 | 3 | 392 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SW 14 | — | S 8 | — | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 148 | 350 | — | 122 | — | 116 | 51 | 24 | 100 | 135 | 40 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | WSW 11 | — | SW 15 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 255 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 133 | — | 9 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | N 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 610 | 326 | 488 | 273 | — | 190 | 297 | — | 64 | — | — | 24 | — | 26 | — | 17 | 146 | 428 | 1245 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 213 | 417 | 165 | 203 | 133 | 2 |
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Information about the Hell Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hell provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hell can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hell 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 (Hell) 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 Hell 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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