Hilisataro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Hilisataro over the next couple of weeks.

First thing you need to know: the water’s sitting at 86°, which is about 1° warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a touch above average. It’s a reef break that works on a southwest swell, and we’ve got some real energy rolling in right from the start. The combined wave energy is a solid 1896 for Monday morning – that’s strong stuff, serious power in the water. Swell is coming from the southwest at 5 ft, with a long period of 18 seconds, pushing it deep and lined up. Offshore wind from the southeast at 6 mph is keeping things clean for the more experienced crew. This is proper groundswell – those long periods mean better shape and longer waits between sets, and at a reef setup like this, that’s what you want. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

By Monday afternoon, the swell bumps to 6 ft, same 18-second pulse, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms and the wind switches to onshore, so morning is definitely the window. The energy stays high at 2168.

Tuesday morning sees the swell building to 7 ft with a 17-second period, energy surging to 2883. That’s pushing into expert-only territory – over 8 ft would be too much for most, but at 7 ft with light offshore wind, it’s still game for the experienced surfer. By afternoon, the wind goes cross-onshore and the quality drops.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning – this is the standout. Swell sits at a solid 6 ft from the southwest, 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. Nothing but clean lines. The energy is at 1651, which is still strong, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the call for the week. The afternoon gets a bit jumbled with cross-shore wind, so get it early.

Thursday the 3rd sees the swell dropping to 5 ft to 4 ft, but the wind stays cross-offshore and clean. It’s smaller, but still fun for a reef break with that long-period swell. Friday the 4th is smaller again, down to 4 ft to 4 ft, and mostly onshore or glassy with very weak wind. The energy drops below 700, so it’s weaker but still glassy on the Friday afternoon.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are weaker – swell drops to 3 ft to 4 ft, mostly onshore or cross-onshore wind. Energy is in the 600 to 1000 range, so nothing to get excited about. Monday the 7th is glassy again but only 4 ft – clean but small.

Now, here’s the second real standout: Wednesday the 9th of September morning. Swell jumps back up to 5 ft from the south-southwest, 16-second period, with glassy conditions. The energy is 1295 – solid, not the biggest, but the wind is dead calm. By the afternoon, it gets even better: 6 ft, 15-second period, and offshore wind from the west-northwest. That’s excellent stuff for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 10th keeps the party going – 6 ft, 16-second swell, glassy in the morning, clean cross-off in the afternoon. Energy sits around 1400. That’s two days in a row of quality.

Things get messy from Friday the 11th onwards – onshore winds and marginal conditions. The swell hangs around 5 ft to 6 ft but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s a pass. The energy is still strong, around 1800 to 2500, but the wind ruins it.

There’s a bit of a comeback Monday the 14th with 6 ft and a long 18-second period, but again, onshore wind. Tuesday the 15th is the same story – energy is there, but the wind is cross-onshore. If you’re desperate and the wind shifts, maybe, but I wouldn’t bank on it.

Best on offer: Wednesday morning 2nd September for the glassy 6 ft southwest groundswell. Second pick: Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th September for the clean, offshore conditions and consistent 5 ft to 6 ft swell.

Rusty.

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