Hilton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. The next 16 days are looking pretty flat and frustrating for Hilton (reef). There’s nothing that qualifies as a true standout, so we’re just going to call it as it is.

The water is sitting at a very warm 86°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a paddle won’t be a shock to the system.

The first real chance to get a wet suit on is Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. It’s tiny, with waves only 2ft from the WNW, and a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak (53). The big saving grace is the glassy, offshore wind from the NNE, which will make the surface look clean as a whistle. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. For a beginner reef break, these are actually the best conditions you’ll see: small, clean, and no crowds to speak of, though it’s so inconsistent you’ll be waiting a lot.

After that, we hit a long, dry spell. From Tuesday afternoon all the way through to the end of the forecast on the 15th of September, it’s a consistent run of “poor surf conditions.” The swell barely nudges above 3ft, the period stays short, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, chopping everything up. There are a few glassy mornings on the 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, and 13th of September, but the swell is so small (1ft to 3ft) and weak (energy values in the teens and twenties) that it’s barely worth a mention. You’ll spend more time sitting on your board than riding.

To be honest, there’s just nothing here to get excited about. The swell direction is always WNW, which is fine for this spot, but the size and energy never come together with the right wind. This is one of those blank runs that’s more normal for this area. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards in the car and find something else to do.

Rusty.

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