Hilton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a straight-up look at what’s on the table for Hilton over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be honest with you, it’s a tough stretch. The models are showing a long, grim run of tiny, weak swell and poor quality. You’ll need to be patient.

Right now and for the next week and a half, there’s not much to get excited about. We’re looking at a very long gap where the waves are barely there. The water temp is sitting at a very warm 85°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – feels like a bath. But that’s about the only positive.

The first faint glimmer shows up on Saturday the 26th of September. We’ll see a pulse of 3ft swell from the WNW with 113 (moderate wave energy) pushing in. The problem is it comes with a risk of thunderstorms and onshore wind. It’s not really a surfer’s window; too messy. The setup here is a beach and reef scene, and with that wind, it looks more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfing.

The only real standout, and I use the term loosely, is the very tail end of the period. Sunday morning, the 27th of September, we finally get a little bit of clean air. The wind goes glassy from the S at 3 mph, and swell is a meager 2ft from the WNW. It’s still only a “surfable” wave and the energy is weak at 48. But for an area that’s been flat as a pancake, that glassy morning is the best you’ll find. For the absolute beginner, those tiny clean waves might be just the ticket. But for anyone else, it’s a long wait for a small, ordinary session.

So, to wrap it up: don’t hold your breath. This is a classic blank run for Hilton. It’s a poor run, but it tends not to stay this grim forever, and forecasts can change. For now, keep the board in the car if you’re local, but don’t drive out of your way.

Rusty.

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