Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 20s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Hideaway.
It's a reef set-up, and a rare one at that – this wave doesn't come alive often, so when it talks, you listen. We've got a solid run of southern hemisphere groundswell lining up, but the devil's in the details. The best windows are few and far between.
This Saturday morning, the 12th of September, kicks things off with a 4ft SSW swell, a very long 20-second period, and a gentle cross-shore breeze. The energy is strong (1918), but honestly, the conditions feel marginal for a break this exposed. There are better days ahead.
The standout rises early on Monday the 14th. Monday morning sees a clean 8ft SSW swell with an 18-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze from the East. This is Hideaway showing its true potential – solid, powerful groundswell with clean lines. The combined energy is pumping (3801). At 8ft, this one is for the experienced crew only.
After that, the wind starts to mess with things. We get lumpy cross-chop through the middle of the week, and while there’s still plenty of size, the quality drops off. There’s a lovely glassy morning on Friday the 18th, but the swell drops way down to 3ft with a 13-second period – a whisper compared to what came before. The calm is nice, but the wave just isn’t there.
The long-range outlook has a few flickers. Monday the 21st of September brings back some size with a 7ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, but unfortunately, it’s accompanied by onshore wind. That’s a frustrating combo. A similar story repeats around Saturday the 26th – clean cross-offshore wind on a 5ft SSW swell, but the energy is noticeably weaker (1348) than the early-week pulse.
To be honest, Monday the 14th is your best shot. If you're a competent surfer, that's the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of the two weeks is a mix of promising swell arriving with wind that won't let it laugh. Hideaway is a picky wave; this forecast doesn't hand out too many free passes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1307 | 2019 | 3770 | 5491 | 4499 | 2751 | 3801 | 4429 | 4538 | 3903 | 2968 | 2243 | 1432 | 1072 | 731 | 569 | 480 | 342 | 206 | 145 | 175 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:20PM1.70m | 7:38AM1.61m | 7:59PM1.67m | 8:23AM1.53m | 8:38PM1.62m | 9:09AM1.44m | 9:19PM1.54m | 9:58AM1.34m | 10:03PM1.46m | 10:52AM1.25m | 10:52PM1.37m | 11:53AM1.18m | 11:50PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:04PM0.12m | 1:31AM0.18m | 1:45PM0.20m | 2:15AM0.20m | 2:25PM0.29m | 2:59AM0.24m | 3:06PM0.39m | 3:45AM0.30m | 3:49PM0.49m | 4:34AM0.37m | 4:37PM0.58m | 5:31AM0.43m | 5:34PM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 546 | 554 | 3770 | 5491 | 4499 | 2751 | 3801 | 4429 | 4538 | 3903 | 2968 | 2243 | 1432 | 1072 | 731 | 569 | 480 | 342 | 206 | 145 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 18 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 19 | SSE 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 1307 | 2019 | 955 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 27 | 18 | 32 | 25 | 20 | 51 | 83 | 73 | 7 | 33 | 50 | 31 | 111 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | SSE 12 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 65 | 258 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 17 | 31 | 46 | — | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 77 | 69 | 104 | 68 | 28 | 237 | 186 | 61 | 103 | — | 79 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1182 | 1300 | 14 | 60 | 801 | 49 | 60 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 1869 | 49 | 14 | 270 | 49 | 49 | 801 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 1150 |
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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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