Hideaways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards.

Alright, straight up, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a run of surfable days, but nothing is jumping out as absolutely perfect for a long time. There’s a gap right at the start with no real recommendation, so we’re waiting a few days before anything gets going.

The first real sniff of action is around Sunday the 30th of August at Hideaways. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but don’t get too excited just yet. We’re seeing a moderate ENE swell pushing in around 6 ft with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is a steady cross-off from the east at 12 mph, which will keep the surface clean enough, but the wave energy is on the weaker side (403). The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing special. Honestly, the tide and overall conditions are marginal, so it’s not a day to be rushing out for. The following days into the start of September are pretty similar – consistent 5 ft to 6 ft ENE swell but with that short period and the tide still playing tricks. It stays clean but uninspiring.

Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, keep your eyes peeled on Wednesday the 9th of September. That morning, the swell picks up to 8 ft from the ENE with a solid 10-second period. The wave energy ramps up big time (2625) and the wind goes light and cross-off from the east at only 9 mph, cleaning it all up nicely. The forecast is saying excellent conditions for the more experienced crew. That’s the standout of the whole window for power and size. Expect some proper waves, but this one’s for the guys who know what they’re doing.

The day after, Thursday the 10th of September, is also worth a mention. The swell drops a touch to 8 ft, still from the ENE, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. For a reef break, that’s a beautiful thing. The sets might be a bit inconsistent, but if you can pick them off, the quality should be top-notch. The combined energy is still decent (987), so there’s enough push.

After that, the swell fades into the second week. From Friday the 11th onwards, it drops right off to around 3 ft to 6 ft with a short 7 to 8-second period. The wind stays solid from the east, keeping things clean, but the power is gone. It’s back to small, marginal conditions. There’s a bit of a bump around Sunday the 13th, but it’s nothing to write home about.

So, to wrap it up: hang tight through the first week of September for small, clean but average surf. The real highlight is Wednesday the 9th of September for the big, powerful swell for experts only, with a nice backup day on Thursday the 10th for clean, glassy waves if the size is manageable. After that, we go quiet.

Rusty.

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