Hideaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.19° S 177.64° E

Hideaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hideaway sea temperature is
25.5° C
0.7° 

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


Hideaway surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,948 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with SSE 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 (Aug 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 19th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got coming.

Honestly, it’s a pretty tough stretch for Hideaway. We’re starting with a week of slop, with the first few days offering nothing but crossed-up, bumpy conditions. The standout window is actually a bit of a sneaky one, and it's not for a while. Hold tight.

Tuesday, 18 August kicks things off, but it’s a write-off. We’ve got a solid 6.2ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, which sounds promising, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore and the conditions are messy with a cross-chop. The combined wave energy is very strong (1963), but it’s just not clean enough to be fun for anyone but the most dedicated. This carries on through Wednesday, with the swell staying around 6.6ft to 8.2ft from the SSW, but the cross-shore wind keeps things lumpy. The swell is actually too big and raw for beginners right now.

By Thursday, 20 August, the swell drops, but the wind picks up to a fresh 18.6 mph cross-shore, making it a complete mess. The surf quality is poor. This pattern of windy, cross-shore slop continues right through to Monday, 24 August. The swell gets smaller and shorter-period, and the wind just won’t let up.

Now, look out for Friday, 21 August. It’s not a classic, but it’s a glimmer of hope. The wind eases and turns cross-offshore, giving us clean conditions. The swell is 5.2ft to 5.9ft from the SSE with a moderate period, and the wave energy is strong (1515-1614). It’s still “marginal” due to tide or other factors, but it’s the cleanest we’ve seen all week. Saturday, 22 August, keeps that cleaner theme with lighter winds and a smaller 3.3ft to 4.3ft SSE swell, but the energy drops right off.

Then we hit a dead zone. From Sunday, 23 August, through to the end of August, it’s mostly poor surf with tiny, weak swells and onshore or cross-shore winds. A few cleaner windows pop up on the mornings of Tuesday, 25 August and Wednesday, 26 August, but the swell is either tiny or has a very long period that can make a reef break like Hideaway a bit tricky. That 4.9ft SSW groundswell on Wednesday the 26th with a 15-second period has some energy (1299), but it’s only for the experts.

The real standout is looking at Thursday, 27 August morning. The wind is a light 6.2 mph cross-offshore, and we’ve got a clean 4.3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period. The conditions are flagged as "expect very good surf conditions." The combined energy is moderate (792), but that light offshore wind on a reef break with a long-period swell from the south (which is Hideaway’s optimum direction) is a beautiful combination. It’s the best bet of the whole run, but it’s still over a week away, so don’t bank your whole week on it just yet.

Further out, Wednesday, 2 September shows another clean morning with a 5.6ft east swell and light offshore wind. It’s flagged as "expect very good surf conditions" too, but that’s a long way off. The rest of that week looks like it’s back to the cross-shore chop.

So, to sum it up: the next week is mostly a washout. The best chance for a proper session is the morning of Thursday, 27 August, with the morning of Wednesday, 2 September as a promising but distant possibility. This spot rarely breaks as it is, so when it does line up, you want to be on it.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri morning, light winds from the E by Sat morning).

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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773
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434
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264
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High Tide
10:30AM1.38m
10:50PM1.50m
11:27AM1.27m
11:40PM1.42m
12:29PM1.20m
00:36AM1.37m
1:37PM1.16m
1:35AM1.34m
2:42PM1.16m
2:33AM1.35m
3:38PM1.19m
3:26AM1.38m
4:25PM1.24m
Low Tide
4:29PM0.42m
5:16AM0.40m
5:18PM0.52m
6:15AM0.44m
6:14PM0.61m
7:18AM0.46m
7:16PM0.65m
8:22AM0.45m
8:21PM0.65m
9:19AM0.41m
9:19PM0.63m
10:08AM0.36m
10:08PM0.58m
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Temp °C
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Kadavu Passage? If you are looking for accommodation near Hideaway, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kadavu Passage, consider staying in Nandi which is 50 km (31 miles) away. Other places in and around Kadavu Passage where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lautoka which is 68 km (42 miles) away, Suva and Savusavu.

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