
Surf Forecasts:
Hilisataro surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 737 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Nov 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hilisataro in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 21st Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hilisataro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
407 | 384 | 304 | 299 | 202 | 318 | 159 | 175 | 291 | 587 | 447 | 482 | 395 | 352 | 353 | 309 | 387 | 200 | 215 | 164 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:42PM0.82m | 7:55AM0.48m | 8:15PM0.78m | 8:27AM0.45m | 8:50PM0.73m | 9:05AM0.43m | 9:27PM0.69m | 9:57AM0.42m | 10:12PM0.65m | 11:21AM0.42m | 11:12PM0.61m | 1:02PM0.46m | 00:28AM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:48PM0.05m | 2:08AM0.10m | 1:18PM0.08m | 2:43AM0.14m | 1:49PM0.12m | 3:22AM0.18m | 2:23PM0.17m | 4:10AM0.22m | 3:04PM0.24m | 5:10AM0.24m | 4:03PM0.31m | 6:22AM0.25m | 5:46PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 53 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
407 | 384 | 304 | 299 | 202 | 318 | 113 | 118 | 84 | 587 | 447 | 240 | 243 | 270 | 253 | 229 | 262 | 200 | 215 | 164 | 265 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | S 9 | SW 17 | W 8 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
56 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 37 | 159 | 73 | 291 | 61 | 65 | 482 | 395 | 264 | 22 | 309 | 288 | 159 | 202 | 159 | 120 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 20 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | W 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | WNW 9 | S 8 |
2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 78 | 175 | 47 | 65 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 37 | 103 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 52 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | WSW 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 352 | 353 | 298 | 387 | — | 57 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 308 | 0 |
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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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