Hideaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break this down. We’ve got a stretch here that’s mostly for the committed crew, and the standout is a specific window that’s got some real potential. The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, but if you’re patient, there’s a session to hunt down.

The first real shot at something decent kicks off on Sunday morning, August 9th, at Hideaway. This is a reef break, and it’s a tricky one – it *rarely breaks*, so when it does, you pay attention. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a 7 ft swell from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds, and the cross-off wind from the ENE at 15 mph is keeping the surface clean. It’s a bit lumpy energy-wise though, with a combined energy of 975 – that’s moderate. It’s marginal, but for a spot that doesn’t fire often, it’s a look.

Then the week settles into a bit of a lull. Monday morning, August 10th, has a clean 4 ft swell from the SSE with a much longer period of 16 seconds, giving it a groundswell feel. The energy jumps to 1180 (moderate), and the wind is a gentle breeze from the east at 9 mph. Still, it’s rated as marginal. The rest of the week through to Friday, August 14th, is mostly small, weak, or cross-chop. There are a few windows where it’s clean, but the waves are tiny – often under 3 ft. It’s a real dry spell for quality.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standouts are shaping up for the following week. Saturday, August 15th, has a solid run. Both morning and afternoon at Hideaway are showing very good conditions. The swell is around 3 ft from the SSW with a long period of 14 to 17 seconds, and the cross-off wind from the east is light. The energy is consistent at around 505 (moderate). It’s clean, it’s rideable, and for a rare break, this is a golden hour.

But the absolute best on offer, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Monday morning, August 17th. The forecast is calling for a 4 ft swell from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1166 (moderate). The wind is a gentle breeze from the east, cross-off, leaving the surface clean. This is the pick of the entire 16-day window – excellent conditions for experienced surfers. It’s a groundswell, which at a reef point like Hideaway is a perfect match. The size is manageable for an advanced crew, but it’s over 5 ft, so it’s not for beginners. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few others in the water, but it’s worth it.

After that, the energy stays moderate through Tuesday, August 18th, with 5 ft swells, but the wind starts to get a bit more cross-shore and lumpy. By Wednesday, August 19th, the wind freshens up to 18 mph, and the swell is 6 ft, but the quality drops off fast. The following days are a mix of marginal and poor conditions, with a final glimmer on Friday, August 21st, when a very light, glassy afternoon taps out a 3 ft SSW swell. That’s a nice, clean little session, but it’s not the main event.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Monday morning, August 17th, at Hideaway. Get it while it’s good. The rest of the time, you’ll be scratching for scraps. If you’re a beginner, stay away from the bigger days. For the experienced crew, that one morning is a true standout.

- Rusty

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