Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,327 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) 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 0.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s going on for Hideaway over the next couple of weeks. It’s a pretty quiet start, to be honest. The first real recommendation doesn’t kick in until Saturday afternoon, August 22nd, so there’s a bit of a lull before things get moving.
For that first proper session, Saturday afternoon the 22nd, Hideaway is looking at a clean 4ft swell from the SSE, with a gentle 9 mph cross-off breeze from the East. It’s not huge, but the conditions are right for that reef setup. The water temp is about average for the time of year, which is fine.
The real standout here is looking further out. Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 3rd. That morning, we’ve got a solid 7ft groundswell from the SSW, with a very long period of 16 seconds. The wind is light from the East at just 6 mph, making it a proper cross-off breeze. The combined energy is strong at 2159, and the call is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the session to aim for. It’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll wrap nicely into that reef at Hideaway, offering some real shape and power. It might be a bit much for beginners at over 5ft, but for anyone who knows what they’re doing, it’s going to be special.
After that, we’ve got some big numbers on Friday, September 4th, but the winds are messier, cross-shore from the ESE, making it a lumpy, choppy affair. That 12ft swell from the SSW with a huge energy reading of 7168 in the afternoon is a beast, but it’s not going to be clean fun for paddle surfing. With that much wind and size on a reef, it’s more of a kite surfing setup.
Remember, Hideaway is a reef break that rarely breaks, so when it does get a good push and the right wind, you’ve got to be on it. The long-range call for September 3rd is looking promising, but we’re over a week out, so keep an eye on the forecasts. It’s not often you get that kind of quality here, and it could be the best on offer in this whole run.
Stay stoked, catch you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SW 17 | ESE 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 422 | 242 | 214 | 94 | 129 | 358 | 79 | 61 | 46 | 207 | 241 | 932 | 1273 | 1314 | 1087 | 975 | 874 | 638 | 674 | 837 | 630 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:42PM1.16m | 2:33AM1.35m | 3:38PM1.19m | 3:26AM1.38m | 4:25PM1.24m | 4:13AM1.43m | 5:05PM1.31m | 4:55AM1.49m | 5:42PM1.38m | 5:35AM1.53m | 6:17PM1.45m | 6:14AM1.56m | 6:51PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21PM0.65m | 9:19AM0.41m | 9:19PM0.63m | 10:08AM0.36m | 10:08PM0.58m | 10:49AM0.31m | 10:52PM0.52m | 11:27AM0.25m | 11:32PM0.47m | 12:02PM0.21m | 00:11AM0.41m | 12:36PM0.19m | 00:49AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 422 | 242 | 214 | 94 | 129 | 178 | 39 | 19 | 18 | 72 | 241 | 932 | 1273 | 1314 | 1087 | 975 | 874 | 638 | 674 | 837 | 630 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 12 | S 18 |
| kJ | 239 | 222 | 158 | 51 | 67 | 56 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 79 | 46 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 101 | 5 | 134 | 101 | 6 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 17 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | S 20 | S 19 | SE 13 | S 14 | — | SE 13 | — | S 20 | — |
| kJ | 38 | 15 | 32 | 73 | 18 | 47 | 15 | 14 | 46 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 15 | — | 7 | — | 8 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 219 | 34 | 157 | 34 | 49 | 358 | 79 | 61 | 32 | 207 | 42 | 306 | 150 | 99 | 88 | 80 | 136 | 464 | 346 | 99 | 109 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 1292 | 1292 | 60 | 49 | 1292 | 1308 | 1292 | 60 | 1308 | 1292 | 60 | 49 | 1881 | 60 |
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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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