Hilton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a seat. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the waves. I’m not gonna lie, this is a tough stretch for us. Looking at the whole 16-day window, there’s nothing that’s gonna have you calling in sick. We’re in for a long, flat spell. The swell just isn’t showing up, and it’s gonna be a real grind for a while.

The first week and a half are just dead. From the 10th right through to the 17th, we are looking at tiny, weak waves. We’re talking ankle-biters in the 1ft to 2ft range, with periods of just 6 to 8 seconds. The energy is pathetic too, with the combined energy reading just 15 or so. It’s poor surf conditions across the board, day after day. A couple of mornings, like Thursday the 13th and Sunday the 16th, will have that glassy, light wind feel, but there’s just no power behind it to make it worth your while. You’d be spending more time paddling than riding.

Now, the second week gets a little more interesting, but it’s still not setting the world on fire. Starting around Monday the 18th, we finally see some life. The swell climbs a bit, reaching a whopping 3ft on the Monday and Tuesday. That’s the high point. The period stretches out to a less impressive 7 or 8 seconds, so still a bit short and crumbly. The energy is up, too, hitting the 75-83 range, which is a moderate amount of push, but the onshore winds in the afternoons will chop it up. And even with this bump, the data still says "poor surf conditions."

By Wednesday the 19th, it’s already starting to back off. The swell drops back down to 2ft and the energy fades. From then on, it’s a slow downhill slide back into the flatness for the rest of the month. The final days of August are looking just as quiet as the start.

So, what can I tell you? If you’ve got the itch, the best (and I use that term loosely) bet would be a morning session around Monday the 18th or Tuesday the 19th. You’ll have the biggest swell of the window at about 3ft from the WNW, and light SW winds will keep it cleaner. But that’s not saying much. It’s going to be a long, flat August.

As for Hilton, it’s a beginner reef break, so maybe it’s a blessing in disguise that the swell is so small and weak. I wouldn't get too excited about that one; it's inconsistent at the best of times, and this isn't the best of times. The water is about average for this time of year, so a normal summer wetsuit is fine. For now, we just have to wait it out. Forecasts can change, but this one looks stubbornly quiet.

Alright, that’s all from me. Keep your boards waxed and your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

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