Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,699 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 (Aug 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for the coming weeks. We’ve only got one spot firing in the whole forecast, and it’s a tricky one.
The pick of the litter is Hideaway, a reef setup that rarely breaks, so when it does, you’ve gotta pay attention. It’s an advanced wave, and it’s exposed to the south swell. The water’s sitting at 78°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The first real window hits on Saturday, August 1st in the morning. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the SW with a solid 14-second period, and the wind is a light easterly cross-off. That’s about as good as it gets for this place. The combined wave energy is moderate at 622. It’s a rare, high-quality window, but remember, it’s a reef and it rarely breaks, so you’ll need to be on your game.
After that, it gets messy. The wind swings onshore and the swell bumps up, but the quality plummets. By Monday, August 4th and Tuesday, August 5th, the swell is over 5ft and the conditions are choppy with cross-shore winds. The combined energy jumps into the strong zone (1490 and 1934), but the wind ruins it. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
The surf drops off a cliff after that. There’s a long stretch from Wednesday, August 6th through to Thursday, August 14th where the conditions are poor. Small, weak swells and strong, lumpy winds. Not worth getting wet.
The very end of the run on Saturday, August 15th in the morning shows a tiny 2ft glassy swell from the SW. The energy is weak (167), but it’s glassy. It’s surfable, but you won’t be getting any barrels.
So, the only move worth making is that Saturday morning, August 1st, at Hideaway. It’s a rare, clean shot at a good wave. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 274 | 499 | 469 | 489 | 229 | 450 | 614 | 742 | 659 | 1030 | 1514 | 970 | 770 | 973 | 1044 | 1120 | 993 | 788 | 649 | 437 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:03PM1.45m | 7:56AM1.53m | 8:39PM1.48m | 8:36AM1.49m | 9:16PM1.49m | 9:19AM1.44m | 9:55PM1.50m | 10:06AM1.38m | 10:38PM1.51m | 11:01AM1.32m | 11:28PM1.50m | 12:05PM1.27m | 00:25AM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:55AM0.44m | 2:20PM0.22m | 2:35AM0.44m | 2:55PM0.26m | 3:18AM0.43m | 3:32PM0.31m | 4:05AM0.43m | 4:13PM0.37m | 4:57AM0.42m | 5:00PM0.43m | 5:56AM0.40m | 5:56PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 151 | 499 | 469 | 489 | 229 | 450 | 614 | 742 | 659 | 1030 | 1514 | 970 | 770 | 334 | 326 | 1120 | 993 | 788 | 649 | 437 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 274 | 114 | 77 | 47 | 107 | 84 | 123 | 145 | 67 | 47 | 41 | 57 | 567 | 973 | 1044 | 206 | 292 | 202 | 189 | 136 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | — | S 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 23 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 20 | S 20 | S 10 | S 15 |
| kJ | 84 | 58 | 36 | 32 | 171 | — | 11 | 18 | 18 | 38 | 37 | 135 | 88 | 218 | 105 | 96 | 8 | 30 | 52 | 221 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 3 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 123 | 81 | 40 | 28 | — | — | 26 | 24 | 47 | 198 | 95 | 82 | 65 | 544 | 459 | 354 | 354 | 346 | 4 | 413 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1259 | 49 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 49 | 801 | 801 | 883 | 883 | 1182 | 1300 | 803 | 25 | 1307 | 1292 | 60 | 1292 | 1292 | 1292 |
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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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