Hilisataro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like we've got a cracking run of swell on the way for Hilisataro, but it's not for the faint-hearted. This is a serious reef break, and it's gonna be pumping for a solid stretch, though the conditions do get a bit grubby towards the end of the first week. Let's get into it.

The action kicks off on Tuesday, the 4th of August. A solid 7 ft of west swell is already rolling in, with a moderate 10-second period. The combined energy is sitting at 2008 – that's a solid amount of power. A gentle offshore wind from the WNW is keeping it clean. The water temp is 86°, pretty normal for this time of year. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but with that size and power, it's not for beginners.

The swell dips a little into Wednesday the 5th, but the quality actually improves. We're looking at 5 ft swell from the SSW early, but here's the kicker – the period jumps to 15 seconds. That's proper groundswell, and it's going to wrap into this reef beautifully. The wind is light offshore from the NNW. The afternoon sees a touch more breeze, but still offshore. The energy is up there at 1501 and 1655. This is the kind of day where you want to be out there.

Thursday the 6th brings a bit more size, with 6 ft to 7 ft of SSW swell, and the period is now stretching to 17 seconds. The energy is getting serious, hitting 2427. The morning is a bit cross-off, but the afternoon sees a clean offshore wind from the NW. It's still only for the advanced crew.

Friday the 7th is the standout. The morning is clean with a 6 ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, but the afternoon is the real gem. The swell bumps up to 7 ft from the SSW, with an 18-second period, and the combined energy hits 3137. The wind is a moderate offshore from the NW. This is the pick of the entire forecast. If you're an expert, this is your session.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are both excellent. Saturday holds 7 ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is light offshore, dropping to almost nothing. Sunday the 9th is a true gem. The morning is clear with a glassy 5 km/h easterly, and the afternoon is flat calm, completely glassy, with 6 ft of SSW groundswell. This is as good as it gets for clean conditions.

Monday the 10th keeps the glassy conditions going, with 6 ft of SSW swell. The wind is light and glassy from the ESE and SE. The energy is still strong at 2026. This is a beautiful run of clean surf.

Now, things get a bit dicey from Tuesday the 11th. The swell is still big – 8 ft with an 18-second period in the afternoon and energy of 3351 – but the wind swings cross-onshore from the S and SSE. The quality drops. By Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th, the wind is onshore and the swell is all over the shop. The surf is still there, but it's going to be choppy and messy. This looks more like a setup for kite surfing than a clean paddle session.

There's a bit of a lull from Friday the 14th through to Monday the 18th. The swell drops to 3 ft to 5 ft, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore. The energy is low, and it's all marginal. A few glassy windows appear on the 15th and 16th afternoons, but the swell is inconsistent and weak.

But hold on – the forecast kicks back into life on Wednesday the 19th of August. The morning sees a 8 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and the energy is massive at 3696. The wind is glassy. The afternoon pushes it to 8 ft of SSW swell, with a 17-second period and energy of 3592. This is a serious, powerful, glassy groundswell. It's a long-range call, so treat it with a bit of caution, but if it comes together, it will be the biggest and cleanest day of the whole outlook. It's only for experts.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is Friday the 7th of August, with that 7 ft, 18-second SSW groundswell and clean offshore wind. The second standout is the glassy Sunday the 9th. And keep an eye on the 19th – that's a promise of a massive, clean swell, but it's still a week and a half away.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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