Hideaways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Hideaways over the next couple of weeks. It's a reef setup, so it's got that classic look when it works, but we're gonna have to be patient.

Right off the bat, there’s a big gap with nothing to ride. The whole first week is pretty much a write-off. From Wednesday the 12th through to Thursday the 20th, it's either poor surf or at best marginal, with tiny swell and cross winds that aren't doing us any favours. The water temp is about average for this time of year, but it’s not gonna matter much because you’d be paddling around on ankle-biters with no power.

Thursday the 15th of August shows a bit of a pulse, with the swell climbing to 7ft from the east, and a long 12 second period. The energy jumps up to 1414 (moderate wave energy) but the wind is cross and we’ve got rain showers to deal with. It's still only a marginal call – the conditions just aren't locking in.

Now, Sunday the 16th of August afternoon is where things get a bit more interesting. That's the standout of the whole run. We’re looking at a 13ft east swell with an 11 second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the ESE at 19 mph. The energy is surging to 4127 (strong wave energy). But let’s be real – this is serious size. At 13ft, this is a big boy's wave only for experts. The reef is exposed and the power will be intense. For most of us, this is a straight-up spectator day.

After that, the swell backs off through Monday and Tuesday, with cleaner cross-off winds but the size drops back under 7ft. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. The second week from the 22nd onward is very quiet again, with flat to tiny swell and barely any energy. The best you’ll find is a slight bump on Saturday the 22nd afternoon with 3ft from the NE, but it's ordinary.

So, there you have it. The only true standout is that Sunday afternoon the 16th – a big, powerful, clean swell for the experts. The rest is a waiting game.

- Rusty

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