Hideaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’.

We’ve got a long-range window here, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow burn for Hideaway. This is a reef break that rarely breaks, so we’re already up against it. The real standout action doesn't even start until the second week, so don’t hold your breath too hard early on.

First up, Sunday the 30th of August. The morning looks glassy with a tiny 3ft SSW swell, period around 14 seconds, and clean conditions – but the combined wave energy is weak (317). It’s a tease. By the afternoon, the onshores kick in and it’s blown out. So we’ve got a very brief window and the swell is shin-high, really only for the longboard or a sneaky fun session if you’re desperate.

Monday the 31st through to the end of the first week is mostly a write-off. The swell nudges up a little, but that cross-shore wind just chops things up. It's not worth paddling out for anything less than a solid session, and this isn’t it.

Now, there’s a big jump on Wednesday the 2nd of September. Swell hits 7ft from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period. The combined wave energy rockets up to 2086, which is strong. But here’s the snag: the cross-shore wind is still there and strong at 16 mph. It’s going to be a messy, powerful ocean. This is advanced territory only. The period is so long that at a beach break it might just wall up and close out, but at Hideaway being a reef, it could hold some shape. Still, with that wind, it’s not clean.

The first truly promising day is Tuesday the 8th of September. Morning glass, light breeze, swell 5ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the energy is solid (1121). This is clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers. The offshore wind direction (ENE) isn’t perfect for the optimum swell direction, but it’s cross-offshore and it’s clean. This is your best shot in the whole run. The swell is borderline too big for beginners at 5ft, but for you crew who know what you’re doing, this is the morning to be out.

Wednesday the 9th of September morning looks very similar – clean, 6ft swell, long period, light wind. Another excellent morning for experienced surfers.

After that, the swell slowly backs off through the second week. The mornings on the 10th and 11th of September stay clean but the size drops. Still, a fun little window if you’re itching.

Overall, don’t get excited about the first week. The real deal is on Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th of September. That’s your window. It’s not a blockbuster, but it’s clean and solid for the crew who can handle it. Crowds are possible at Hideaway, but given the inconsistency of the spot, a lot of people won’t even bother checking it.

Rusty.

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