Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,570 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Hideaway over the next couple of weeks.
It's a slow start, but we've got a solid run of surf coming through, especially for the more experienced crew. The water temp is sitting right on 77°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The best of the early action picks up on Saturday the 15th. We've got a 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, and the morning is glassy, turning glassy again in the afternoon. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong at 533 and 702, and the period is a long 17 to 18 seconds, so these are proper groundswell lines. Hideaway is a reef break, so it'll handle that long period well. Just a heads up, it's a spot for advanced surfers only, and it rarely breaks, so when it's on, it's special. Expect some crowds though.
Now, the real standout is Monday the 17th. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a powerful 1341 in the morning and 1453 in the afternoon. Both sessions have a light, cross-off breeze, keeping it clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The size is pushing into the 5ft range, so it's not for beginners, but it's a perfect window for the advanced crew.
The energy stays high through Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th, but the wind picks up to a moderate to fresh breeze, so it's a bit more marginal. Still, the swell is 4ft to 5ft with a long period, so there'll be plenty of power.
Thursday the 20th brings another excellent morning for experienced surfers with 4ft SSE swell and a gentle cross-off breeze. Then Friday the 21st morning is a cracker: 5ft S swell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 1772, and a light cross-off breeze. That's a serious session.
After that, the swell drops off into the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd, with smaller, shorter-period waves and more onshore winds, so it fades out. The last week has some small, weak swells, but nothing to get excited about.
So, bottom line: your best bet is Monday the 17th and Friday the 21st mornings for the biggest, cleanest, most powerful groundswell. Saturday the 15th is a great warm-up with glassy conditions and a nice long-period swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 164 | 104 | 103 | 148 | 95 | 150 | 171 | 203 | 211 | 316 | 504 | 452 | 452 | 425 | 1033 | 1214 | 1141 | 1069 | 1305 | 1054 | 829 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.60m | 6:21AM1.77m | 7:07PM1.65m | 7:11AM1.75m | 7:52PM1.68m | 8:00AM1.69m | 8:36PM1.67m | 8:48AM1.60m | 9:20PM1.63m | 9:38AM1.49m | 10:04PM1.57m | 10:30AM1.38m | 10:50PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:00PM-0.01m | 00:13AM0.27m | 12:48PM-0.02m | 1:04AM0.24m | 1:33PM0.01m | 1:53AM0.23m | 2:17PM0.08m | 2:42AM0.25m | 3:00PM0.18m | 3:32AM0.29m | 3:43PM0.30m | 4:22AM0.34m | 4:29PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SSE 13 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 94 | 104 | 103 | 148 | 95 | 150 | 171 | 203 | 164 | 316 | 504 | 452 | 452 | 425 | 1033 | 1214 | 1141 | 1069 | 1305 | 1054 | 829 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 49 | 64 | 47 | 45 | 81 | 76 | 70 | 64 | 211 | 146 | 130 | 116 | 16 | 15 | 64 | 96 | 96 | 395 | 12 | 10 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 21 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SW 20 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 5 | SW 10 | SW 10 | ESE 5 | SE 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 9 | — | NW 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 66 | 8 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 27 | 5 | 97 | 75 | 71 | 68 | 21 | 64 | 49 | 11 | 31 | 216 | 55 | — | 7 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 8 | E 4 | E 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 3 | SSE 7 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 4 | E 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 164 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 74 | 98 | 114 | 62 | 38 | 52 | 32 | 118 | 99 | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
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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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