Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,649 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hideaway in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. It kicks off slow, but the second week has some heavy hitters if you can wait.
First up, Saturday morning, August 29th, at Hideaway. The swell is tiny, only 3 ft of clean SSW groundswell, but the wind is totally glass – dead calm. For a tricky reef like this, that’s a gift. The water temperature is normal for the season at 77°. The combined energy is low (325), so it’s not going to be punchy, but for a glassy morning session, you can’t complain. The swell direction from the south is exactly what this spot wants. Remember, Hideaway is a rare-break reef for experts only, and with conditions this clean, expect a few others to show up.
The rest of the weekend and the first part of the week is a write-off. Sunday morning (August 30th) is glassy again with that 3 ft swell, but by afternoon the onshore wind kills it. Monday through Wednesday, September 3rd, is plagued by constant cross-shore winds and chop, even as the swell builds to 4 ft to 4 ft. Just not worth it.
The real standout is Wednesday morning, September 9th. A clean 5 ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and a nice cross-offshore wind from the east at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate (1328), and the conditions will be nearly perfect. The waves will have proper shape and power. This is the one to circle on your calendar.
Then, Friday morning, September 11th, a much bigger pulse hits: 8 ft of SSW groundswell with a 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to 3531 – that’s serious power. Wind is light cross-shore at 9 mph, so the morning window will be on, but only for experts at that size. By afternoon, the onshore wind gets up and ruins it. That Friday morning is a promising long-range call, but less certain this far out.
Also keep an eye on Thursday morning, September 10th, with 5 ft SW groundswell and clean cross-offshore winds. A solid option.
So, the game plan: Saturday morning, August 29th for tiny, perfect glass; and then Wednesday the 9th and Friday the 11th for the real deal with size and clean conditions. The rest is pretty quiet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 222 | 178 | 279 | 268 | 257 | 222 | 336 | 319 | 309 | 283 | 255 | 464 | 1667 | 2503 | 2169 | 1913 | 1667 | 1491 | 1127 | 1110 | 812 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:25PM1.56m | 7:32AM1.55m | 8:01PM1.59m | 8:13AM1.52m | 8:38PM1.60m | 8:59AM1.46m | 9:19PM1.58m | 9:49AM1.39m | 10:06PM1.56m | 10:47AM1.33m | 11:01PM1.52m | 11:55AM1.28m | 00:05AM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:10PM0.20m | 1:29AM0.33m | 1:45PM0.22m | 2:09AM0.30m | 2:21PM0.26m | 2:53AM0.29m | 3:01PM0.32m | 3:40AM0.30m | 3:46PM0.39m | 4:34AM0.31m | 4:38PM0.47m | 5:37AM0.33m | 5:41PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 222 | 178 | 279 | 268 | 257 | 222 | 336 | 319 | 309 | 283 | 212 | 168 | 1667 | 2503 | 2169 | 1913 | 1667 | 1491 | 1127 | 1110 | 812 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 15 | SE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSE 10 | S 17 | S 14 | SW 20 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | 78 | 61 | 38 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 30 | 29 | 50 | 127 | 255 | 393 | 143 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 97 | 22 | 155 | 153 | 76 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 16 | SW 21 | SSE 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | S 18 | SW 22 | — | S 12 | S 13 | S 17 | S 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | 25 | 51 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 32 | 15 | 50 | 49 | 46 | 46 | 464 | 23 | 7 | 18 | — | 28 | 14 | 93 | 102 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | 11 | 9 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 106 | 131 | 83 | 74 | 58 | 135 | 34 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 127 | 34 | 0 | 270 | 49 | 14 | 14 | 801 | 60 | 801 | 801 | 801 | 801 | 60 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
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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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