
Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,479 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hideaway in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
G'day, I'm Rusty.
Let’s chew the fat on what’s coming. We’ve got a real standout window early on with some serious size, but for the most part, it's a game of waiting for the right conditions to align. There's plenty of swell energy moving through, but the wind is going to be the main gatekeeper.
We kick things off with a bit of a wait. Friday the 10th is a write-off – the wind is onshore and the conditions are messy. The real action starts on Saturday the 11th. That’s the pick of the whole outlook. Hideaway is going to be pumping. We’re looking at a solid 8ft of swell from the SSW, with a long period of 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, full of energy (combined energy of 3048) and will be reeling down that reef. The wind is glassy in the morning, which is a massive tick for a spot like this. The water is sitting at 78°, which is right on the money for this time of year. Now, this spot is an advanced wave only. At 8ft, it’s a serious step up, and it’s a reef that rarely breaks, so you need to know what you’re doing. The crowd factor is "sometimes", so you might have a few others out there, but with that size, it’ll thin out the pack. Saturday morning is the absolute gold here.
Sunday the 12th still has decent energy, with 6ft of SSW swell and a 12-second period, but the wind swings cross-off in the morning, keeping it clean. The energy is still strong (1504). It’s a step down from Saturday, but still a solid option for the experienced crew.
Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th see the swell drop off and the wind become more of a cross-shore chop. The energy drops right down (934 and 702), and it gets a bit bumpy. Not really worth getting excited about.
Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are a write-off for paddle surfing. The wind is up around 19 mph, and while the swell is small, that much wind on a reef makes it look more like a kite-surfing zone than a place to be on a shortboard. The period drops to 8 seconds, which is just junky windswell.
We get a bit of a reprieve on Friday the 17th with a new pulse of SSW swell (4ft, 16 seconds) and a light offshore wind. The energy is back up (1354). It’s worth a look, but the quality is questionable.
Now, here’s a late shout. Saturday the 18th is interesting. The swell is only 4ft, but it’s from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. That’s pure magic for a reef. It won’t be massive, but the Energy (1242) is still there for a wave that size, meaning it’ll have some push. For a surfer who knows the lineup, that’s a very fun morning.
The rest of the week into the second week is small and inconsistent. The numbers drop off. The best bet in the long range looks like Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. We’re looking at 3ft to 4ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period under glassy conditions. That’s a very promising setup for a mellower session, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts.
The Bottom Line: Lock in Saturday the 11th morning at Hideaway for the best surf of the whole period. Big, clean, powerful groundswell. Sunday the 12th and Saturday the 18th are good backup options. The rest is mostly small and messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1571 | 1453 | 1362 | 2479 | 2358 | 1575 | 919 | 674 | 430 | 644 | 1094 | 749 | 568 | 431 | 243 | 229 | 191 | 277 | 122 | 392 | 511 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:39PM1.30m | 2:49AM1.61m | 3:44PM1.36m | 3:47AM1.68m | 4:45PM1.42m | 4:44AM1.74m | 5:42PM1.49m | 5:40AM1.79m | 6:36PM1.56m | 6:34AM1.81m | 7:29PM1.60m | 7:27AM1.79m | 8:20PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 00:24AM0.30m | 1:08PM-0.07m | 1:19AM0.28m | 1:57PM-0.05m | 2:13AM0.28m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
1571 | 1453 | 1362 | 2479 | 2358 | 1575 | 919 | 560 | 340 | 644 | 1094 | 749 | 568 | 431 | 243 | 161 | 114 | 142 | 122 | 98 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
97 | 323 | 302 | 546 | 465 | 547 | 469 | 674 | 430 | 176 | 141 | 73 | 70 | 49 | 66 | 22 | 21 | 68 | 96 | 392 | 481 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 21 | S 11 | SSW 19 | S 11 | ESE 10 | WNW 12 | SSE 13 | W 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
5 | 55 | 180 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 116 | 40 | 329 | 114 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 115 | 100 | 88 | 120 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ESE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 69 | 47 | 73 | 217 | 229 | 191 | 277 | 2 | 2 | 511 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 270 | 965 | 49 | 0 | 270 | 14 | 0 | 110 | 14 | 14 | 801 | 1292 | 1308 | 1329 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
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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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