Surf Forecasts:
Hideaways surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 283 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with E 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 (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hideaways over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening at Hideaways.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf is pretty marginal through the 23rd of August and into the first few days, with a lot of cross-off winds and weak, short-period swell. The water temp is sitting at 80° which is normal for this time of year.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the 1st of September. Tuesday morning sees a jump in combined swell energy (1097) with 7 ft ENE swell at 9 seconds. The wind is cross-off and clean. It’s still a bit on the fence with the rating, but it’s the first sign of life. The afternoon is a little smaller at 7 ft, but still with that moderate energy.
The standout, and I mean *the* standout, is Sunday the 6th of September. The morning session is the one to circle. We’re looking at 8 ft of ENE swell with a very long 12-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a massive 1805. The wind is a light 9 mph from the east, cross-off and clean. The wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and at that size, it absolutely is – this is not for beginners. The afternoon gets even bigger, 10 ft, but the wind switches to cross, so the morning is the pick.
The rest of the week after that holds onto some decent size, with the 7 ft on the 7th of September still offering a good chance, but the 6th is the real prize.
Hideaways is a reef break that needs a northerly direction for optimum swell, and we’re getting ENE. It’s fairly consistent, but crowds are often around, so be prepared for a few heads. For a reef break, that long-period swell should be handling the shape well, but it’s a spot that takes a bit of know-how.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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 kJ | 238 | 192 | 171 | 192 | 189 | 253 | 283 | 217 | 200 | 200 | 134 | 110 | 107 | 98 | 89 | 107 | 181 | 191 | 171 | 200 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | 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 | 00:24AM0.25m | 1:23PM0.67m | 00:59AM0.28m | 1:52PM0.68m | 1:32AM0.32m | 2:18PM0.69m | 2:07AM0.37m | 2:43PM0.67m | 2:44AM0.41m | 3:07PM0.64m | 3:24AM0.46m | 3:30PM0.59m | 4:07AM0.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.15m | 5:22AM0.04m | 8:02PM0.14m | 6:03AM0.02m | 8:14PM0.13m | 6:40AM0.02m | 8:29PM0.12m | 7:18AM0.03m | 8:46PM0.10m | 7:57AM0.05m | 9:05PM0.09m | 8:38AM0.09m | 9:25PM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | E 7 | NW 9 | E 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | E 14 | E 15 | ENE 7 | E 13 |
| kJ | 90 | 121 | 67 | 43 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 49 | 48 | 32 | 110 | 21 | 98 | 15 | 16 | 59 | 38 | 171 | 126 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 10 | NW 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | E 12 | E 14 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 53 | 20 | 28 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 21 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 26 | 98 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 9 | SSW 16 | W 11 | NW 9 | E 15 | E 14 | NNE 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 21 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 9 | 21 | 17 | 33 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 238 | 192 | 171 | 192 | 189 | 253 | 283 | 217 | 200 | 200 | 134 | — | 107 | — | 89 | 107 | 181 | 191 | — | 200 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 30 | 35 | 36 |
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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).
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