Hideaways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks at Hideaways. This is a reef break that needs a north swell to really show its teeth, and the swell direction we’re seeing is mostly from the east and east-northeast, so it’s not hitting the spot perfectly. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

The first real chance to get a wave is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the east-northeast, but it’s short period, only 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off from the east at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate (1018), but honestly, the forecast calls it marginal. It’s clean, but it’s not going to be a standout.

Things build a little through the end of the week. Thursday and Friday bring similar conditions – 6ft to 6ft, same short period, same cross-off wind. The energy picks up a bit, hitting 652 on Friday morning, but the quality is still just okay. It’s surfable, but you’re not going to be telling stories about it.

Then we get into the weekend. Saturday morning, September 5th, the swell drops to 4ft, but the period jumps to 14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is strong (918). The wind is still cross-off from the east at 12 mph. The waves will be cleaner and have more shape, but at a beach break, that long period can make things a bit straight. For a reef like Hideaways, it’s actually a better setup. But the real kicker is Saturday afternoon: the swell jumps to 8ft from the east-northeast, with a 13-second period. The energy is very strong (3772). The wind is still cross-off. This is the best on offer for the whole period. It’s big, though – over 8ft, so this is for experts only. Beginners, stay on the beach. The crowds are often here, so expect company.

Sunday, September 6th, holds decent size at 7ft to 8ft, with a 13-second period and a lighter breeze. The energy is still strong (1538-1661). It’s still good, but Saturday afternoon is the peak.

Monday, September 7th, is interesting. The wind swings to the southeast, giving us a true offshore at 12 mph. The swell is 7ft from the east, 13-second period. The forecast says excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is very strong (1727). This is a close second to Saturday. The morning session will be glassy and clean with that offshore wind. Tuesday afternoon also looks good with another offshore wind, but the swell is a bit smaller and the period drops to 11 seconds.

After that, the swell starts to fade. From Wednesday, September 9th onwards, it’s a long run of smaller, short-period swells, mostly in the 4ft to 6ft range, with energy dropping from moderate down to weak (647 down to 164). The wind stays cross-off or goes cross-shore, making it more of a marginal session. From the 11th to the 16th, it’s pretty ordinary – a real gap of low-quality surf.

The last entry on Thursday, September 17th, is a bit of a wildcard. A 4ft swell from the west-northwest with a 14-second period and very strong energy (1258). That’s a different direction, and if it lines up, it could be a surprise, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep your fingers crossed.

So, the standout is without a doubt Saturday afternoon, September 5th. That 8ft, 13-second groundswell with cross-off winds is the one to circle. Monday morning, September 7th, is the next best call, with that clean offshore wind. The rest is for the keen or those just wanting to get wet.

Rusty out.

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