Hilisataro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about Hilisataro for the next couple of weeks.

So, Hilisataro is an advanced reef break that breaks fairly consistently, catching a solid SW groundswell. The water’s about 87°, which is a bit warmer than average for this time of year – you’ll feel that extra warmth. First few days are rough – onshore winds and stormy skies, so don’t expect much.

Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are mediocre – onshore SE winds, messy, waves around 4ft to 4ft, but with a 15-16 second period, there’s some long-period groundswell in the water, just wasted by the wind. Tuesday the 8th isn’t much better; swell drops a bit, but the period stretches to 18 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell, which at a reef can mean long, clean lines, but the cross-onshore wind spoils it. Wednesday the 9th sees the swell bump to 5ft, but again, onshore winds kill the quality.

Thursday the 10th is where it turns. Morning is glassy – almost no wind, just a whisper from the ENE at 3 mph. The swell is 5ft from the SW, with a 16-second period, and strong energy. That’s proper groundswell and the reef will be clean and lined up. The afternoon stays glassy too – 5ft, 17-second period, still clean. That’s a standout for the early part.

Friday the 11th sees the swell push to 5ft, but the wind swings cross-offshore, cleaning it up, though it gets stronger in the afternoon (16 mph). It’s rideable, but not as polished. Saturday the 12th is mixed – onshore winds in the morning, but the afternoon brings a 5ft swell with a massive 19-second period and very strong energy, but the cross-onshore wind chops it up.

Sunday the 13th is the first real highlight. Morning is glassy, 7ft of SW groundswell, 17-second period, very strong energy. That’s powerful and clean – for experts only. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore from the NW at 3 mph. This is a standout day.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th drop back – 5ft to 6ft, but onshore winds return. Wednesday the 16th sees a return to glassy conditions in the morning – 5ft, 14-second period, moderate energy, but clean and fun.

Friday the 18th – another beauty. Morning glassy, 6ft of SW groundswell, 16-second period, strong energy. The afternoon stays glassy with 6ft and a massive energy spike. This is a serious session.

Saturday the 19th is the absolute standout. Morning is dead calm – 0 mph wind, glassy as can be, 8ft of SW groundswell, 17-second period, very strong energy. That’s a powerful, clean swell for experts only. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, but the morning is the pick.

Sunday the 20th is still solid – 6ft, glassy morning, strong energy. Monday the 21st winds down with 5ft and clean conditions. The real standouts are Thursday the 10th for a clean, fun session, and Saturday the 19th for a powerful, glassy bomb day.

Rusty.

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