Hideaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some serious size showing up next weekend, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story for most of the run. We’re looking at Hideaway, a reef setup, and it’s exposed to that south swell, which is what we want. But this spot is a rare one, it doesn't break all that often, so when it lines up, it’s a special deal. Just keep in mind it’s advanced only, not a place for the faint of heart.

There's a gap in the good stuff right at the start. The next few days are pretty poor, with weak energy readings, mostly in the 400s and 500s. It’s not doing much, and the wind is messy, so I wouldn't bother waxing up just yet.

Things start to get interesting on Saturday, the 12th. We’ve got a pulse of energy coming in, with the combined energy reading jumping up to 2649 for the afternoon. Swell is a bit bigger at 5ft with a long 20-second period, which is proper groundswell. The wind is still cross-shore and bumpy though, so it's not going to be at its best, but there’s something to look at.

Then, on Sunday the 13th, it gets real. The swell jumps to a solid 10ft, and the energy is pumping with readings over 5000. This is a big one. The period is a solid 17 seconds, so there’s a ton of power behind it. But for a solid reef like Hideaway, that long-period swell is what it wants. The wind is still cross-shore from the ESE, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but this is the biggest, most powerful swell of the window. This is the standout. If you're an expert and you’re comfortable with serious size, this is your morning. The conditions on the 13th are still a bit rough, but that raw power is undeniable.

The swell stays strong into Monday and Tuesday, holding around 8ft, but it’s getting a bit more disorganized and the wind stays cross-shore. Still some good waves for the experienced crew, but the quality isn't as high as the peak on Sunday.

After that, we drop back down. The end of the week looks smaller and weaker, with no real drive.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting again. The following Saturday, the 19th, the wind finally switches around. We’ve got a light cross-offshore breeze with clean conditions. The swell is down to 4-5ft with a 13-second period, and the energy is moderate. But the clean, glassy conditions are going to make it feel way better than the size suggests. This could be a really fun, clean day on a spot that usually has some bump in the water.

And then, Sunday the 20th, could be the real hidden gem. Morning looks magic. The forecast shows excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The swell is 5ft with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the NW. The energy is strong at 1974. This is cleaner than the bigger swell on the 13th and will likely offer the best shape of the whole period. This is a serious contender for the pick of the fortnight. The afternoon goes to crap as the wind swings onshore, so you have to be on it early.

After that, it’s pretty bleak to close things out. The wind goes strong and cross-shore, and the surf turns to junk, with the energy dropping back to the 600s. Not much to work with there.

So, if I had to call it: Sunday the 13th for sheer power and size, and Sunday morning the 20th for the cleanest, best-shaped surf you’re likely to get. The rest of the time, save your energy or find something else to do.

Rusty.

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