Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SSE 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 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about the window ahead. It’s going to be a test of patience.
The next week is looking pretty average. Our main spot, Hideaway, is a solid reef break that needs a good swell direction to really work. The water temp is right about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The challenge is the wind, which is mostly from the east-southeast, putting it in a cross-shore position. With moderate breezes, it’s going to chop things up and make Hideaway look messy, not inviting. The first real opportunity is on Wednesday the 19th, with an 8ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. That’s got some energy, but the ESE wind at 16 mph is holding it back, making it marginal at best.
Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st are basically a write-off. The wind freshens up to 19 mph and stays cross-shore, making for lumpy, poor conditions. There’s just not a lot to get excited about.
We finally get a bit of a reprieve on Saturday morning, the 22nd. The wind swings to the ENE at a light 9 mph, turning into a cross-offshore flow. The swell drops to 4ft from the SSE with an 11-second period, but the clean conditions are a huge plus. This is the standout of the first week. Hideaway will have some shape to it, but remember, it “rarely breaks,” so if it’s on, it’s a treat. It's an advanced wave, and with clean conditions, it might actually offer a couple of fun ones. The crowd factor is a possibility here too.
After that little window Saturday, we sink back into the doldrums. From Sunday the 23rd through Tuesday the 26th, the size drops below 3ft, and the period starts to get short and weak. It’s a real flat spell.
We see a bit of a pulse mid-week, around Wednesday the 26th, as a SSW groundswell pushes back in at 4ft with a 16-second period. However, the cross-shore ESE wind is still there, keeping the surface bumpy and marginal. That pattern holds through Thursday, with the swell around 4-5ft, but the wind stays fresh and cross-shore, so it’s not a go.
The next real glimmer of hope is on Saturday the 29th, which is more than a week out, so mark it as promising but less certain. The wind is forecast to ease right off to a light 6 mph E, making for clean conditions. The swell is a short-period 5ft from the ESE, with only an 8-second period. It’s not going to be powerful, and short-period swell can be a bit sectiony, but clean surf is clean surf. It could be the best of the second week.
After that, it’s a slow fade again. The swell stays small, and the winds are light but mostly onshore or cross. The biggest pulse in the forecast shows up on Thursday the 3rd of September, with a 6ft SSW swell, but the ESE wind is back at 12-16 mph, and with the lumpy conditions, it's going to make Hideaway a messy, expert-only affair.
Overall, this period is a grind. We have that one decent morning on the 22nd that looks worth a crack, and maybe that clean Saturday on the 29th, but everything else is blown out or tiny. If you’re a kite surfer, the windy, choppy days in the first half might look more interesting. For the rest of us, it’s about patience and picking your moments.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
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2561 | 1072 | 864 | 692 | 434 | 494 | 825 | 780 | 725 | 404 | 245 | 198 | 175 | 106 | 428 | 65 | 51 | 75 | 157 | 248 | 547 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:27AM1.27m | 11:40PM1.42m | 12:29PM1.20m | 00:36AM1.37m | 1:37PM1.16m | 1:35AM1.34m | 2:42PM1.16m | 2:33AM1.35m | 3:38PM1.19m | 3:26AM1.38m | 4:25PM1.24m | 4:13AM1.43m | 5:05PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.52m | 6:15AM0.44m | 6:14PM0.61m | 7:18AM0.46m | 7:16PM0.65m | 8:22AM0.45m | 8:21PM0.65m | 9:19AM0.41m | 9:19PM0.63m | 10:08AM0.36m | 10:08PM0.58m | 10:49AM0.31m | 10:52PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SW 11 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 |
2561 | 1072 | 864 | 692 | 268 | 494 | 825 | 780 | 725 | 404 | 245 | 198 | 175 | 106 | 203 | 38 | 30 | 26 | 74 | 57 | 547 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSE 9 |
7 | 899 | 508 | 177 | 434 | 269 | 167 | 125 | 272 | 239 | 222 | 158 | 156 | 67 | 57 | 47 | 25 | 28 | 157 | 248 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSW 20 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSE 13 | SSW 10 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — |
— | 17 | 161 | 40 | 60 | 211 | 271 | 261 | 45 | 38 | 8 | 32 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 75 | 8 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 3 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
34 | 59 | 138 | 268 | 220 | 188 | 150 | 219 | 407 | 1 | 171 | 103 | 128 | 20 | 428 | 65 | 51 | 151 | 143 | 94 | 268 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 60 | 803 | 1308 | 1871 | 60 | 49 | 60 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 60 | 60 | 1308 | 60 | 60 | 49 | 49 | 60 |
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Information about the Hideaway Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hideaway may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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