Hilisataro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot that’s the main event, and it’s looking like a solid run.

We’re kicking off with a bit of a wait, but it’s not a long one. The first real surf comes in on Saturday morning, August 1st. The swell is already building, and by the looks of things, we’re in for a treat.

Hilisataro is a reef break, and it’s the only game in town. The water is sitting at a warm 86°F, which is about what you’d expect for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

Let’s start with the opening weekend. Saturday morning, August 1st, we’ve got a 4ft southwest swell with a very long 17-second period. The wind is glassy out of the southeast at just 3 mph. The wave energy is pumping, coming in at 1262 (moderate energy). It’s going to be clean and inviting. By the afternoon, a storm risk creeps in with a cross-on wind, but the swell ticks up to 5ft.

Sunday, August 2nd, is a beauty. The morning starts with a cross-off wind from the north-northeast at 6 mph, cleaning up the 4ft southwest swell. The afternoon goes glassy again with a 3ft south-southwest swell, and the period is an incredible 18 seconds. The energy is still strong (1180). That long period will give those waves plenty of shape and power, especially on a reef setup like this.

Monday, August 3rd, keeps the good times rolling. Both morning and afternoon see a 5ft southwest swell, clean conditions with cross-off winds, and a solid 15-second period. The energy drops a bit to the 900s (moderate), but it’s still very surfable.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday, August 4th, the morning is a standout for the early week. The swell drops to 4ft, but the period is back to 16 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1379. Glassy cross-off winds make for a clean session. The afternoon kicks up a bit of a breeze, but the swell holds.

Wednesday, August 5th, we see the swell build to 5ft. The afternoon is the pick here, with a solid offshore wind from the north-west at 16 mph cleaning up the 5ft south-southwest swell. The energy is strong at 1693.

Thursday, August 6th, is where the real power shows up. Morning and afternoon both have a 6ft to 7ft south-southwest swell, with moderate offshore winds. The energy is getting into the 2300s (strong). This is getting into expert territory for the size, but the conditions are excellent.

Saturday, August 8th, the swell peaks at 8ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, with strong offshore winds. The energy is massive, hitting 3035 in the morning. This is for the experienced crew only.

Monday, August 10th, starts to mellow out a bit, but it’s still clean with 6ft and 6ft swells.

The absolute standout is Tuesday, August 11th. The morning is a dream: 7ft south-southwest swell, a 19-second period, and completely glassy with zero wind. The energy is through the roof at 4137. The afternoon is even bigger at 8ft, still glassy, with energy at 4652. This is the best on offer, without a doubt. That long period groundswell will be a dream on this reef. It’s big, so only the experts should be out there, but the conditions are absolutely perfect.

Wednesday, August 12th, is similar, with 8ft and 7ft swells and glassy conditions. The energy is still very strong.

After the 12th, the swell starts to back off. Thursday, August 13th, and Friday, August 14th, see the size drop, but the wind stays favorable. Friday morning has a 3ft swell with a 21-second period and glassy conditions – a very long period wave that will be clean but small.

Saturday, August 15th, and Sunday, August 16th, the swell picks up again to 5ft to 6ft, but the wind turns cross-on, making it choppier. It’s not the same quality as the first week.

So, the bottom line: the first week is excellent, with the biggest and cleanest surf arriving around August 11th and 12th. Get out there early, and don’t miss that glassy Tuesday session.

Rusty.

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