
Surf Forecasts:
Hilisataro surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,007 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period with SW 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hilisataro in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hilisataro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
763 | 672 | 786 | 1972 | 1899 | 2007 | 1672 | 1434 | 1301 | 1127 | 850 | 653 | 506 | 1021 | 1606 | 1527 | 869 | 672 | 538 | 659 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:29PM0.61m | 9:17AM0.37m | 11:47PM0.56m | 1:53AM0.55m | 3:28PM0.35m | 3:18AM0.61m | 4:15PM0.43m | 4:05AM0.67m | 4:45PM0.52m | 4:41AM0.73m | 5:12PM0.62m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:52AM0.30m | 3:38PM0.20m | 4:27PM0.27m | 10:33AM0.27m | 7:29PM0.31m | 10:39AM0.22m | 9:21PM0.27m | 10:53AM0.17m | 10:14PM0.22m | 11:10AM0.13m | 10:54PM0.16m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
763 | 672 | 581 | 1972 | 1899 | 2007 | 1672 | 1434 | 1301 | 1127 | 850 | 653 | 506 | 1021 | 1606 | 1527 | 869 | 672 | 538 | 659 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 8 | S 5 | WNW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | WNW 8 |
49 | 321 | 786 | 29 | 27 | 9 | 36 | 28 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 171 | 486 | 235 | 11 | 11 | 64 | 86 | 78 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | W 8 | W 8 | — | WNW 7 | W 13 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | S 12 | W 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 18 |
12 | 45 | 31 | — | 18 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 58 | 13 | 12 | 118 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 2 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 76 | 26 | 167 | 76 | 26 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 167 | 0 | 26 | 76 | 10 | 26 | 76 | 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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