Hilisataro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at the coming swell for Hilisataro. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but you’ll need to pick your moments. The water’s sitting at around 86°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing too wild, but you’ll notice it.

The opening is a bit messy. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are not worth paddling out – we’ve got risk of thunderstorms and the winds are all over the shop with cross-onshore kicking up chop. Swell numbers look okay on paper, but the combo of wind and question marks around the tide makes it a no-go.

Thursday the 17th is still marginal. Light cross-onshore winds and swell around 6 ft from the SSW, but the energy is moderate (1239–1383). It’s rideable if you’re desperate, but not clean.

Now, here’s the standout: Friday morning, the 18th of September. Glassy conditions, slight air, and a clean 4 ft SSW swell with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell. Combined energy is moderate at 807, but the clarity makes up for it. This is the best early window for a proper session. The reef setup at Hilisataro will handle that long period nicely.

Then we get a real gem: Saturday morning, the 19th. Light offshore winds from the west, 4 ft SW swell, and a very long period of 18 seconds – that’s a deep groundswell. Combined energy jumps to 1369 (moderate-to-strong). This is excellent, glassy conditions for experienced surfers. Keep in mind, long-period swell like this can break a bit too straight on beach breaks, but on this reef, it’s going to line up beautifully.

Saturday afternoon gets messy again with a rise to 6 ft and moderate cross-onshore winds, so get your session in early.

Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st are marginal – swell around 6 ft to 7 ft from the SW/SSW, but cross-onshore winds and moderate combined energy (1159–2154). Not terrible, but not great.

Then we hit another clean window: Tuesday morning, the 22nd of September. Glassy, dead calm, with 5 ft SSW swell at 13 seconds – combined energy 829 (moderate). Very clean, very nice.

Wednesday morning, the 23rd is another glassy morning with 5 ft from the SW at 16 seconds – combined energy 1286 (moderate-to-strong). Another top session if you can get out.

After that, things fade. From Thursday the 24th through Saturday the 26th, we’ve got dropping swell, onshore winds, and poor conditions – a real lull.

But hold on – Sunday morning, the 27th of September is a beast. Glassy, calm, and a 7 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period. Combined energy hits 3606 – very strong. This is for experts only, as it’s over 8 ft and very powerful. The reef will handle that energy, but it’s no beginner’s wave. Crowds are possible here sometimes, but on a serious day like that, the lineup will thin out.

Monday morning, the 28th is still excellent – glassy, 7 ft SSW at 16 seconds, combined energy 1986 (strong). Again, expert territory.

Tuesday the 29th calms down a bit with a glassy 5 ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, and by Wednesday the 30th we’re down to 4 ft from the SSW at 13 seconds – still clean in the morning with cross-shore winds.

Overall, the absolute best on offer is that Saturday the 19th morning session – long-period groundswell, light offshore, clean as a whistle, and that reef will hold it perfectly. Second shout is Sunday the 27th morning for the big wave crew – powerful, glassy, and all-time conditions. Get on it.

Rusty.

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