Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 952 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hideaway this week:
The surf forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hideaway in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at Hideaway, a tricky little reef set-up that’s rarely offering a wave. The forecast shows a long wait ahead, with the first proper action not showing up until Monday the 10th of August. There are a few days before that, but honestly, Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are a write-off – messy wind, lumpy surf, nothing to get excited about. So, we’re looking at a gap of a couple of days before anything worthwhile.
The real standout window is from Monday the 10th of August through to Wednesday the 19th of August. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing too wild.
Let’s talk about the best of it. Monday the 10th of August is a solid pick. The morning session sees a clean 4ft swell from the SSE, but the real story is the period – a massive 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is strong at 1322. It’s going to be a bit direction-sensitive at this reef, but that glassy, clean morning with a gentle breeze? That’s the kind of session you call in sick for. Just be aware, this is an advanced wave, and with a period that long, it might be a bit too straight for some, but the quality is there.
Then, hold on to your boards for Tuesday the 18th of August. This is the pick of the long-range. The morning shows 5ft from the SSW, with a period of 17 seconds and a combined energy of 1637. The wind is light and offshore, making it clean. The afternoon gets even better – glassy conditions, 5ft from the SSW, and the energy jumps to 1713. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but it’s a rare event at this spot, so don’t expect it to be empty. Eventually, the wind shifts on Wednesday the 19th, but the morning still offers a clean 5ft from the SSW with a light offshore breeze and strong energy.
After that, the swell drops off through the 20th and 21st, with the wind turning onshore and chopping things up. The 22nd and 23rd see a bit of a pulse, but it’s messy and cross-shore, not the quality we see in that prime window.
So, bottom line: the first week is a slow burn, but the second week has a real standout. Lock in that Tuesday the 18th of August if you can. It’s a long way out, but the signs are good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | S 15 | SSE 13 | ESE 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 906 | 472 | 355 | 354 | 589 | 534 | 523 | 730 | 447 | 236 | 204 | 121 | 289 | 295 | 104 | 103 | 148 | 124 | 235 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:28AM1.53m | 2:28PM1.28m | 2:33AM1.57m | 3:36PM1.35m | 3:36AM1.64m | 4:36PM1.43m | 4:34AM1.70m | 5:30PM1.52m | 5:29AM1.75m | 6:20PM1.60m | 6:21AM1.77m | 7:07PM1.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:11AM0.30m | 8:12PM0.51m | 9:16AM0.22m | 9:20PM0.46m | 10:16AM0.12m | 10:23PM0.40m | 11:10AM0.04m | 11:20PM0.33m | 12:00PM-0.01m | 00:13AM0.27m | 12:48PM-0.02m | 1:04AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | S 11 | SSW 19 | S 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 902 | 472 | 355 | 354 | 202 | 354 | 399 | 730 | 447 | 236 | 51 | 108 | 253 | 166 | 104 | 61 | 148 | 87 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SE 8 | S 17 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 18 | SE 7 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 14 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 114 | 93 | 57 | 35 | 102 | 217 | 80 | 53 | 84 | 52 | 172 | 110 | 173 | 66 | 63 | 103 | 40 | 124 | 150 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 18 | SW 15 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SSW 21 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 44 | 38 | 36 | 31 | 110 | 56 | 123 | 80 | 18 | 65 | 204 | 121 | 11 | 49 | 3 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 3 | E 2 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | E 9 |
| kJ | 906 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 589 | 534 | 523 | 459 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 289 | 295 | 9 | 26 | 23 | 34 | 235 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 49 | 60 | 49 | 49 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1863 | 49 | 49 | 1259 | 0 | 49 | 63 | 49 | 49 | 60 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Hideaway provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hideaway can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hideaway 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 (Hideaway) 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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