Hideaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Hideaway, the only spot that’s got anything on the books for the next 16 days. It’s a reef break, and it’s a rare one – doesn’t break often. This is for advanced surfers only, so leave the foamies at home.

The first few days are a wash. Tuesday the 14th kicks off with a 4ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross and it’s choppy. The energy is moderate at 661, but it’s just marginal. Wednesday and Thursday are the same story – cross-shore winds, lumpy, and the swell is 3ft to 5ft but with a short 8-second period. That’s junk.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th start to look better. The swell is 4ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore. The energy jumps to 1553 on Friday morning – that’s strong. But the conditions are still only marginal. Clean, but not quite right.

Sunday the 19th is more of the same: clean, 3ft to 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, but still just marginal. The energy is 835-928, but it’s not firing.

Now, the best day by a long shot. Monday the 20th of July. The morning brings a 3ft SSW swell at a very long 20-second period, with light breezes from the ENE (cross-offshore). The combined energy is a massive 1584 – strong groundswell. Water temp is about 78°F, which is normal for this time of year. This is an excellent setup for experienced surfers, especially at a reef. The long period means real shape and power. The wind is light and clean – expect glassy conditions. It’s rare for Hideaway to break, so this is a golden window. Crowds are possible here, so keep your eyes peeled.

Tuesday the 21st is also good: a 4ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is high at 1467, and conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The morning is clean, but there’s heavy rain in the afternoon.

Wednesday the 22nd has a glassy morning with a 3ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, but the wind turns onshore in the afternoon. The morning is a good call for a quick, clean wave.

After that, the surf drops off. From the 23rd to the 28th, the swell is 2ft to 3ft, periods are short, and winds are cross-onshore or onshore. The energy drops below 500. There’s a small glimmer on the 25th with a glassy morning, but the swell is only 3ft at 8 seconds – weak.

Then, on Wednesday the 29th of July, another promising window appears. The morning brings a 4ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the east. The energy is strong at 1004, and conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a solid, clean window, but it’s 15 days out – promising but not locked in.

The best surf is on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. Hideaway is a rare spot, and when it lines up, it’s special. The rest of the period is quiet, with a big gap from the 23rd to the 28th.

Rusty.

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