Hilton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on offer for Hilton over the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it’s a pretty flat spell. The first couple of weeks are looking marginal at best, with only a couple of windows where the waves might just be rideable. The water temp is reading about 86°F at the start, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Saturday morning, the 5th of September. That’s over a week away. The swell is tiny, around 3ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (81). It’s not going to be anything special, but with a glassy start and light winds, it’ll be clean enough for a beginner to get a few small ones. The wind is calm, making for a very glassy morning. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The other standout is Sunday morning, the 6th of September. The swell is still small at 3ft from the WNW, 7-second period, and the energy is even weaker (57). But, again, the wind is completely calm and glassy. It’s a rare clean window in an otherwise poor run. The waves will be small and weak, but at least it’s not messy.

Other than that, the whole 16-day window is filled with poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell is tiny, often under 2ft. There’s a stretch from now until the 5th of September where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The forecast is pretty consistent in showing no real quality on offer, so don’t hold your breath.

For a break this exposed to the WSW, the swell direction is coming from the WNW, which isn’t its optimum. The reef is inconsistent, so you’re relying on a lucky set. The crowds are only sometimes there, so you might have it to yourself, but that’s because there’s hardly any surf.

So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of September mornings offer the only clean, glassy windows, but keep your expectations on the floor. This is a blank run for the area.

Rusty.

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