Hilton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Hilton.

Straight up, I’m gonna be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. Hilton is a reef/jetty setup that’s pretty inconsistent at the best of times, and looking at the next 16 days, we’ve got a massive gap with almost nothing to get excited about. From now all the way through to the morning of the 25th of July, the surf is either flat or just plain poor. We’re talking weak, short-period windswell at best, with the combined energy mostly sitting in the teens to low 90s (energy values between 8 and 91). That’s not enough to get a decent wave out of this spot.

The real standout, and the only time I’d even consider paddling out, is the morning of Saturday the 25th of July. We finally see a pulse of longer-period swell – 5ft of swell from the WNW with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to 254 (moderate energy), which is the best we’ll see. The wind is light from the SSW, giving us a light cross-shore, so the surface should be okay. It’s still not a dream day, but it’s the most surfable wave in the whole forecast. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

There’s a little glimmer on the morning of Thursday the 30th of July – 3ft from the WNW with glassy conditions (calm, no wind) and the energy is 103 (moderate). The period is 8 seconds, so it’s got a bit of shape. But again, it’s not big, and the afternoon turns to crap.

The rest of the time? Forget it. Onshore winds, choppy crud, and tiny waves. If you’re a beginner, this is a great time to stay on the beach. The swell never gets over 5ft, so it’s not big, but it’s also not clean. Honestly, for the most part, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Bottom line: don’t hold your breath. The only window worth a look is the morning of the 25th of July. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty.

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