Hideaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, bringing you the outlook for Hideaway. This is a tricky little reef that doesn't break often, so when it does, it's worth a look. The window ahead is a bit of a mixed bag, with some real promise later on but a fair bit of waiting around first.

Right now, the water temp is about average for the time of year. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. From Monday the 13th through to Saturday the 18th, it's all cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, with swell heights mostly around 3ft to 5ft but the energy is weak to moderate (954 to 650). The wave comment keeps coming back as "marginal" or "poor," and the scores reflect that. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we hit Sunday the 19th. The morning shows a 7ft easterly swell with a short 8-second period, which is a bit junky and the energy is moderate (1267). The afternoon cleans up a bit with a 4ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, making the energy moderate (1236). Still, the wind is a gentle cross-off, so it's clean but not exactly firing.

Now, the real standout comes on Monday the 20th. This is the one to circle. The morning is glassy—wind from the NNW at just 3 mph—and a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 20-second period is rolling in. The energy is moderate (1068), and the wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a reef break, and that long period is perfect for it, giving you long, clean lines. The afternoon holds up well too, with a 4ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. The crowd situation is "sometimes," so you might have a few mates out, but it's not a zoo.

After that, the winds start to turn onshore again from Tuesday the 21st onwards, and the quality drops back into marginal territory. The conditions get choppy, and the energy drops. By the following week, Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th see some bigger swell—7ft and 7ft—but it's all onshore and cross-on, making it messy and lumpy. That's more of a kite-surfing affair than a clean paddle.

But then, look at the end of the run. Saturday the 25th morning brings a 5ft SSE swell with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (1040), and the wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." Then Sunday the 26th morning is the other big one: a 8ft SSE swell, light cross-off wind, and clean faces. The energy is moderate (1336), and again, it's flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. That's a solid push of swell, but at 8ft it's definitely for the crew who know what they're doing on a reef. The swell period is short at 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit dumpy and fast—best for those ready for a challenge.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a washout. The session to aim for is Monday the 20th, with that glassy morning and long-period groundswell. The second week looks promising, especially the mornings of Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, but remember, these are long-range calls so not locked in yet. Hideaway is a rare break, so when it lines up, you don't want to miss it.

Rusty.

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