
Surf Forecasts:
Hideaways surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, NNW swell with 3,811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 18 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 (Nov 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 24th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaways over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNW 14 | NW 12 | NW 13 | ENE 7 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
529 | 398 | 493 | 373 | 376 | 355 | 1619 | 915 | 1237 | 857 | 738 | 686 | 666 | 546 | 422 | 505 | 579 | 676 | 517 | 463 | 576 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:10AM0.60m | 7:00AM0.57m | 7:24PM0.17m | 7:53AM0.55m | 9:47PM0.22m | 8:44AM0.52m | 10:56PM0.30m | 9:31AM0.49m | 11:36PM0.40m | 10:15AM0.45m | 00:11AM0.50m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17PM0.04m | 9:51PM0.08m | 3:56PM0.13m | 10:33PM0.12m | 4:02PM0.12m | 00:04AM0.18m | 4:13PM0.10m | 2:30AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.07m | 4:14AM0.22m | 4:45PM0.04m | ||||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNW 14 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | N 13 | N 12 | ENE 8 | N 12 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | N 13 | N 13 |
529 | 398 | 493 | 373 | 376 | 150 | 1619 | 915 | 1237 | 857 | 486 | 537 | 522 | 403 | 422 | 367 | 375 | 505 | 517 | 92 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 16 | N 15 | NNE 10 | N 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 12 | NE 9 | N 12 | NW 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 12 | N 10 | N 11 | NNW 12 | N 14 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
250 | 154 | 359 | 155 | 18 | 325 | 25 | 25 | 36 | 336 | 738 | 25 | 231 | 418 | 285 | 135 | 83 | 56 | 146 | 29 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | N 10 | N 9 | W 19 | N 12 | SW 15 | S 14 | WNW 15 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SE 9 | NNE 13 | SSE 10 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 15 | NNW 11 | SE 10 | S 10 |
109 | 277 | 90 | 40 | 7 | 72 | 8 | 4 | 42 | 84 | 58 | 14 | 290 | 11 | 49 | 81 | 98 | 76 | 48 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 8 |
279 | 253 | 245 | 254 | 321 | 355 | 405 | 375 | 275 | 259 | 154 | 686 | 666 | 546 | — | 505 | 579 | 676 | — | 463 | 576 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 153 | 37 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 36 |
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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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