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Lat Long: 22.22° N 159.50° W

Hideaways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hideaways sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.1° 

Hideaways surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hideaways surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, E swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hideaways this week:

The surf forecast for Hideaways over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hideaways in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 21st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 21st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 20th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaways over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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25
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High Tide
8:03AM0.55m
7:49PM0.17m
9:15AM0.55m
10:39PM0.22m
10:14AM0.55m
11:25PM0.28m
10:59AM0.55m
11:58PM0.35m
11:35AM0.55m
00:31AM0.44m
12:07PM0.53m
1:04AM0.52m
12:37PM0.49m
1:39AM0.61m
Low Tide
6:15PM0.15m
11:07PM0.14m
5:34PM0.14m
1:37AM0.17m
5:35PM0.12m
3:26AM0.17m
5:42PM0.11m
4:36AM0.16m
5:53PM0.09m
5:34AM0.15m
6:09PM0.06m
6:27AM0.15m
6:28PM0.03m
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Information about the Hideaways Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hideaways provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hideaways can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hideaways 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 (Hideaways) 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 Hideaways 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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