Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,992 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hideaway in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at Hideaway. It’s a reef break that doesn’t break often, and it’s strictly for advanced surfers. The 16-day window has some real promise bookending it, but there’s a stretch of poor conditions right through the middle. Water temp is about average for the time of year.
The first proper pulse rolls in Wednesday morning, July 8th. A solid 8ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, packing serious energy (4564). The wind is light cross-onshore. That’s not ideal for a reef, but with that much push, there’ll be some big, heavy waves. Thursday holds similar size, just under 10ft, that same SSW direction, but the period drops a little. The wind stays cross-on, so it’ll be a bit woolly.
By Friday, the swell starts to back off but is still solid. On Saturday July 11th, the swell is still around 8ft but the wind stays cross-on. It’s still big, but not perfect.
Then we hit the sweet spot. The standout is Sunday morning, July 12th. The swell has dropped to a very manageable 6ft, still from the SSW, with 12-second period. But the wind is light and cross-off from the east, making for clean waves. The energy is moderate (1504) but the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your window.
After that, Monday morning July 13th is also good, with 3ft SSW and a long 18-second period, glassy with light cross-off wind (996). The following few days get messy with strong cross and cross-off winds and building chop.
We hit a long gap through the middle of the week, with mostly poor conditions and small, weak swell. But keep an eye on Friday July 17th. The morning has 5ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, with clean cross-off winds. A decent pick-up. Energy is moderate (1558).
Then another true standout arrives on Saturday morning, July 18th. This is it. 5ft SSW swell, 15-second period, light cross-off wind, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers (1004). The afternoon turns glassy with light offshore from the NNE. Sunday July 19th morning is also clean with 4ft SW and light offshore, a beautiful end to the run. Crowds are possible at Hideaway, so get in early.
It’s a classic feast-or-famine forecast for a break that rarely fires. The 7th and the 18th are your days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1303 | 4528 | 4992 | 4390 | 3553 | 3155 | 2231 | 1571 | 1500 | 1362 | 2381 | 2358 | 1551 | 919 | 580 | 430 | 644 | 1165 | 740 | 443 | 425 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:06AM1.46m | 12:26PM1.28m | 00:57AM1.50m | 1:32PM1.28m | 1:52AM1.55m | 2:39PM1.30m | 2:49AM1.61m | 3:44PM1.36m | 3:47AM1.68m | 4:45PM1.42m | 4:44AM1.74m | 5:42PM1.49m | 5:40AM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:24AM0.48m | 6:25PM0.44m | 7:26AM0.41m | 7:24PM0.46m | 8:29AM0.32m | 8:26PM0.46m | 9:30AM0.22m | 9:29PM0.43m | 10:28AM0.11m | 10:30PM0.39m | 11:23AM0.02m | 11:28PM0.34m | 12:16PM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — |
 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1303 | 4528 | 4992 | 4390 | 3553 | 3155 | 2231 | 1571 | 1500 | 1362 | 2381 | 2358 | 1551 | 919 | 550 | 346 | 644 | 1165 | 740 | 443 | 425 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 782 | 36 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 41 | 97 | 323 | 305 | 480 | 465 | 547 | 469 | 580 | 430 | 176 | 198 | 191 | 144 | 104 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | ESE 10 | SE 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 21 | SSE 11 | SSW 19 | S 11 | WNW 13 | W 12 | NW 13 | NW 16 |
| kJ | 49 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 11 | 5 | 55 | 180 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 116 | 43 | 329 | 160 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 39 | 23 | 23 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 34 | 872 | 878 | 127 | 1182 | 13 | 270 | 1300 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 14 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 1292 | 1308 | 1329 |
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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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