Hilisataro Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.62° N 97.87° E

Hilisataro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilisataro sea temperature is
29.8°C
0.8° 

Hilisataro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hilisataro surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,734 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hilisataro this week:

The surf forecast for Hilisataro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hilisataro in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 20s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hilisataro over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
20
1.6
SW
19
2.1
SSW
18
2.2
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
653
498
1021
1606
1241
869
672
538
456
395
368
352
548
1009
1924
2672
2715
1715
1339
1178
701
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
SSE
5
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
5
ESE
5
SSE
5
S
5
SE
10
S
0
SW
5
SE
5
SW
5
NNW
5
E
5
SSE
0
S
10
ESE
5
SE
10
SE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
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cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross
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cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
4:15PM0.43m
4:05AM0.67m
4:45PM0.52m
4:41AM0.73m
5:12PM0.62m
5:13AM0.77m
5:39PM0.71m
5:43AM0.79m
6:07PM0.79m
6:14AM0.79m
6:36PM0.85m
6:45AM0.77m
7:08PM0.89m
Low Tide
10:39AM0.22m
9:21PM0.27m
10:53AM0.17m
10:14PM0.22m
11:10AM0.13m
10:54PM0.16m
11:30AM0.08m
11:30PM0.11m
11:53AM0.04m
00:06AM0.07m
12:17PM0.01m
00:42AM0.04m
12:42PM-0.01m
1:19AM0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Hilisataro Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hilisataro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hilisataro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hilisataro 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 (Hilisataro) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hilisataro may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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