Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,330 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
First up, we’ve got Hideaway. This is an advanced reef set-up that rarely breaks – so when it does, it’s a special kind of deal. The swell over the next few days is pretty average to poor, with a lot of cross and cross-onshore winds messing things up. Honestly, the first week looks like a write-off for any decent waves. You’ll see some swell pushing through, but the conditions just aren’t there, with winds mostly ruining any chance of a clean session. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, which is no surprise.
Now, let’s fast-forward to the real bright spot. Saturday the 18th of July is where it’s at. We’ve got a clean, cross-off breeze with gentle winds, and a steady 3ft swell from the SW. The combined energy is moderate (890), and those 16-second periods mean proper groundswell – long lines that’ll wrap into this reef nicely. It’s not massive, but the quality is there. Expect very good surf conditions. Just bear in mind, it’s an exposed south-facing reef, so that SW swell will be right on the money. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have a few mates out, but nothing crazy.
Sunday the 19th morning is also worth a mention – glassy conditions with a slight breeze, tiny 2ft swell from the SW, and that glassy surface will make it look like a mirror. It’s small, but if you’ve got a log, it’ll be pure bliss. The energy is light (442), so don’t expect much push, but the cleanliness is top tier.
After that, there’s a bit of a lull. The Monday the 20th has some moderate energy (1802) with 5ft SSW swell and 18-second periods, but it’s cross-on, so it’ll be a bit choppy. Still, there’s something there if you’re keen. Then from the 21st through to the 27th, it’s mostly poor surf conditions with flat spells and messy winds. The 22nd and 23rd mornings look clean again, but the swell is tiny – 1ft to 3ft – so only worth it if you’re desperate for a paddle.
The standout? No doubt about it – Saturday the 18th of July morning is the pick. Clean, cross-off winds, moderate energy, and that sweet 16-second groundswell. It’s not a beast, but for Hideaway, that’s a gem.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | SW 20 | SW 19 | ESE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1575 | 919 | 674 | 430 | 644 | 1094 | 749 | 522 | 431 | 244 | 297 | 188 | 498 | 133 | 384 | 612 | 735 | 616 | 587 | 508 | 362 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:20AM1.74m | 9:10PM1.63m | 9:13AM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:46PM0.00m | 3:07AM0.31m | 3:34PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — |
 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 27 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1575 | 919 | 550 | 340 | 644 | 1094 | 749 | 522 | 431 | 239 | 161 | 188 | 91 | 80 | 384 | 153 | 735 | 616 | 587 | 508 | 362 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 547 | 469 | 674 | 430 | 198 | 133 | 98 | 70 | 47 | 33 | 22 | 114 | 42 | 71 | 65 | 418 | 153 | 120 | 97 | 66 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SW 21 | S 11 | SSW 19 | S 11 | ESE 10 | — | SE 14 | W 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SW 23 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 13 | SE 21 | SE 19 | SE 17 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 11 | 116 | 40 | 329 | 114 | 10 | — | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 68 | 100 | 87 | 73 | 7 | 17 | 89 | 143 | 206 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | S 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 8 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 28 | 221 | 28 | 64 | 66 | 244 | 297 | 11 | 498 | 133 | 211 | 612 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 173 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 49 | 14 | 60 | 1329 | 1292 | 1308 | 60 | 49 | 1307 | 1557 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
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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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