Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,795 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period with SSW 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 (Jul 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve got a 16-day window for Hideaway, but don’t get too excited just yet. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with sloppy, junky surf and some fresh cross-shore wind. It’s not until Thursday afternoon the 16th that we start to see a glimmer, though it’s still marginal. The real story kicks off from the 19th and into the following week.
The water temp is sitting at 78°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The standout period is definitely Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd. On Tuesday morning, we’ve got a 4ft SSW swell, long period of 16 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the NE at 6 mph. The energy is solid (1423), and the conditions are clean. This is the best of the bunch for sure. The 4ft SSW swell on Tuesday afternoon is also a good call, with a gentle breeze and clean lines. It’s a reef break, so that long-period energy will hold up nicely, but it rarely breaks, so don’t bank on it being perfect. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so keep that in mind.
Wednesday the 22nd morning is also worth a mention – 3ft SSW swell, 14 seconds, and the wind is almost glassy at 3 mph. The energy is a bit lower (468), but it’ll be clean and user-friendly for the more experienced crew.
After that, the swell drops off a bit, and the wind gets a bit cross again, but there’s another little window on Sunday the 26th morning. We’ve got a 4ft SSE swell, 11 seconds, light offshore breeze, and the energy is moderate (527). It’s a nice, clean option, but the swell direction is not ideal for Hideaway’s preferred S exposure.
The late July period, from the 27th onwards, is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is present, but the wind is often cross or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and marginal. Not really worth planning around.
Overall, the best bet is the Tuesday the 21st into Wednesday the 22nd run. That’s where the stars align for some proper, lined-up reef waves. Everything else is a bit of a gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 19 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 171 | 216 | 191 | 227 | 384 | 765 | 717 | 666 | 602 | 502 | 430 | 561 | 879 | 993 | 770 | 1030 | 1301 | 1488 | 926 | 724 | 449 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 7:29PM1.60m | 7:27AM1.79m | 8:20PM1.63m | 8:20AM1.74m | 9:10PM1.63m | 9:13AM1.65m | 9:59PM1.61m | 10:07AM1.54m | 10:49PM1.58m | 11:04AM1.42m | 11:39PM1.53m | 12:03PM1.32m | 00:30AM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM-0.07m | 1:19AM0.28m | 1:57PM-0.05m | 2:13AM0.28m | 2:46PM0.00m | 3:07AM0.31m | 3:34PM0.10m | 4:02AM0.34m | 4:22PM0.21m | 4:59AM0.38m | 5:11PM0.33m | 5:58AM0.42m | 6:02PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 71 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 75 | 114 | 68 | 71 | 384 | 214 | 717 | 666 | 602 | 502 | 430 | 129 | 879 | 993 | 770 | 568 | 1301 | 1488 | 926 | 724 | 449 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SE 20 | SE 8 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SSW 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | ESE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 161 | 21 | 115 | 100 | 87 | 559 | 156 | 16 | 149 | 230 | 206 | 436 | 223 | 217 | 51 | 1030 | 362 | 85 | 172 | 28 | 62 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 13 | SE 18 | W 13 | W 13 | SE 15 | NW 12 | S 19 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | S 11 | S 20 | SSE 13 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 22 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 73 | 47 | 3 | 117 | 3 | 3 | 232 | 6 | 7 | 167 | 281 | 120 | 9 | 31 | 64 | 48 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 3 | SE 8 | ENE 3 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 171 | 216 | 191 | 227 | 233 | 765 | 5 | 191 | 3 | 149 | 176 | 561 | 109 | 86 | 355 | 246 | 42 | 29 | 294 | 308 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1259 | 1308 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 60 | 49 | 49 | 60 | 49 | 49 | 14 | 49 | 68 | 49 | 14 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
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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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