Hideaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.19° S 177.64° E

Hideaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hideaway sea temperature is
25.3° C
0.4° 

Hideaway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hideaway surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,155 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with ESE 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 (Aug 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 12th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 12th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 7th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer at Hideaway.

Alright, first things first. Hideaway is a reef break that rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a special little event. For the next 16 days, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag, but the standout window is actually the first week of August. The overall pattern shows a pulse of energy coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character for a lot of it.

We kick things off on Thursday, August 6th, with a solid 5 ft SSW groundswell. The period is a long 16 seconds, so there’s plenty of energy in the water. The combined swell energy is 1746 (moderate to strong). But, the wind is an ESE cross-shore at 19 mph, which is going to make the surface lumpy. It’s a bit of a tease – the power is there, but the quality is going to be compromised. The morning is the better of the two sessions, but it’s still a marginal call.

Friday, August 7th, the swell jumps up to 7 ft from the SSE, but the period drops to 10 seconds. That’s a shorter, less organized swell. The wind is still a fresh cross-shore from the ESE at 22 mph, which is going to create a messy, choppy surface. The energy is there (1419 in the morning), but the conditions are going to be poor. This one is for the die-hards only.

Now, Saturday, August 8th, is a bit more interesting. The swell is 8 ft from the ESE, but the period is a short 8 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the E at 19 mph, which will clean it up a bit. The combined energy is 1612, so it’s got some punch. This is getting into that zone where it’s only for experienced surfers, and the short period might make it a bit walled up. But it’s cleaner than the previous days.

Sunday, August 9th, the swell drops back to 5 ft to 7 ft, but the period is still short. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore, so the surface is clean. The morning is smaller, the afternoon has more size. It’s a marginal day, but the clean conditions are a plus.

Monday, August 10th, the swell drops right off to 3 ft to 3 ft, but the period jumps back to 15-16 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, which means it’s going to be very clean and lined up, but there won’t be much to ride. The combined energy is 718 in the morning, so it’s weak. A good day for a longboard or a paddle if you’re not fussed about big waves.

The real standout, the one I’d be circling on the calendar, is Wednesday, August 12th. The morning session has a 5 ft ESE swell with a 9-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The combined energy is 609 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the cleanest, most user-friendly window in the whole run. The wave state is described as “clean.” For a break that rarely breaks, this is a gem.

After that, things get small again. The rest of the week and into the next week has some small, long-period swells from the SW and SSW, but the size is mostly under 3 ft. The wind looks better on some days, like Thursday, August 13th, with a glassy morning (2 ft SW, 19-second period, light offshore wind) and Friday, August 14th, with a completely glassy afternoon (2 ft SW, 13-second period, no wind). These are beautiful, clean conditions, but the waves are tiny. A good day for a cruise, not a barrel.

By Saturday, August 15th, a new, short-period E swell comes in at 6 ft, but the wind is onshore from the SSW, so it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. Not worth it.

The final week, starting August 17th, there’s a bit more consistent energy from the SSW and SW, with 4 ft to 5 ft swells and long periods (17-19 seconds). The wind is mostly cross-shore, so the surface won’t be perfect, but it’s rideable. The combined energy is in the 1000-1500 range, so there’s some moderate power. But it’s not the standout of the first week.

So, the best bet for a real surf is Wednesday, August 12th morning. It’s the cleanest, most welcoming the break is going to be. If you can’t make that, the glassy days on August 13th and 14th are a close second for a quiet, small-wave session. Just remember, Hideaway is a “rarely breaks” spot, so treat it with respect.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
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Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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2
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2
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
2.2
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
11
2.1
SSE
10
2.5
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
1.4
SSE
9
2.2
ESE
8
0.7
SSE
17
0.9
SSE
16
1
S
15
1.9
ESE
9
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
S
15
1.6
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1122
969
730
508
951
1134
902
886
801
744
307
678
315
406
435
572
207
121
451
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
30
ESE
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
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20
ENE
25
E
25
E
20
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20
E
30
ESE
15
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Wind State
cross
cross
cross
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cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
11:28PM1.50m
12:05PM1.27m
00:25AM1.51m
1:16PM1.26m
1:28AM1.53m
2:28PM1.28m
2:33AM1.57m
3:36PM1.35m
3:36AM1.64m
4:36PM1.43m
4:34AM1.70m
5:30PM1.52m
Low Tide
5:56AM0.40m
5:56PM0.48m
7:02AM0.36m
7:02PM0.51m
8:11AM0.30m
8:12PM0.51m
9:16AM0.22m
9:20PM0.46m
10:16AM0.12m
10:23PM0.40m
11:10AM0.04m
11:20PM0.33m
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6:33
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6:31
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5:55
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Temp °C
21
21
21
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22
22
21
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24
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27
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22
Feels °C
18
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22
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Information about the Hideaway Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hideaway may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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