Surf Forecasts:
Hideaway surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,328 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 3.5m 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, let’s look at what we’ve got for Hideaway. It’s an advanced reef break that doesn’t break often, so you need to pick your moments. Water temp is normal for the season, sitting around 77°F, nothing weird.
The first few days are a total bust. Monday the 7th through the weekend is all marginal slop – cross-shore winds, a bit of bump, and the swell energy is weak to moderate (ranging from 500 to 1300). Not worth the paddle.
There’s a small window early morning on Wednesday the 9th. The wind goes light offshore from the east, so it’s clean. Swell is only 4ft from the SSW at 15 seconds – long-period groundswell. But the energy is still moderate (742), and for a break that’s rarely breaking, a long period can make it close out. Might be a sneaky one for a local.
The big stuff kicks in on Sunday the 13th. Morning swell hits 12ft from the SSW with a 17-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. Energy is 6328 (strong). That’s expert-only territory – over 8ft. The wind is cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but the raw power is there.
The following week keeps the size. Monday 21st has another massive pulse – 12ft on Sunday the 20th afternoon from the SW, energy at 6604 (very strong). Huge swell, but cross-shore winds and big numbers again. Only for the brave.
Honestly, a lot of these days with cross-shore winds and heavy swell (like the 13th and 20th) look better for a kite than a paddle board, given the chop and the fact Hideaway is a rarely breaking reef.
The best bet for a proper session is Wednesday morning the 16th. Swell is a more manageable 7ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, and we get clean conditions with a cross-off breeze. Energy is 1911 (moderate to strong). It’s not the biggest, but it offers the best combo of power and clean faces for an advanced surfer. The Saturday the 20th afternoon is a monster call – 12ft from the SW with gentle cross-shore wind – but that’s survival mode. For the best chance at a clean, powerful session, Wednesday the 16th morning is your pick.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1297 | 1314 | 1570 | 1259 | 945 | 693 | 561 | 437 | 410 | 414 | 317 | 234 | 175 | 595 | 1281 | 2122 | 3688 | 6328 | 5406 | 3294 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:28PM1.39m | 3:29AM1.59m | 4:24PM1.48m | 4:26AM1.65m | 5:13PM1.57m | 5:18AM1.69m | 5:58PM1.64m | 6:06AM1.69m | 6:40PM1.69m | 6:53AM1.67m | 7:20PM1.70m | 7:38AM1.61m | 7:59PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.46m | 10:03AM0.15m | 10:17PM0.38m | 10:54AM0.09m | 11:11PM0.30m | 11:40AM0.07m | 00:00AM0.24m | 12:23PM0.08m | 00:46AM0.19m | 1:04PM0.12m | 1:31AM0.18m | 1:45PM0.20m | 2:15AM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 1297 | 1314 | 1570 | 1259 | 945 | 693 | 561 | 437 | 410 | 414 | 317 | 234 | 175 | 390 | 414 | 2122 | 3688 | 6328 | 5406 | 3294 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SSW 22 | SW 21 | SE 4 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 60 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 45 | 115 | 4 | 181 | 155 | 595 | 1281 | 527 | 1242 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | NW 13 | E 13 | SW 22 | SSW 22 | NW 11 | SW 20 | SSE 11 | SW 24 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 4 | 19 | 45 | 5 | 98 | 12 | 142 | 17 | 171 | 258 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | E 9 | — | SSW 9 | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 22 | 61 | 42 | 48 | — | — | — | 5 | 19 | 18 | 94 | 40 | — | 176 | — | 692 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 14 | 14 | 801 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 872 | 270 | 49 | 0 | 14 | 270 | 270 | 1300 | 1907 | 1329 | 801 | 803 | 49 |
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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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