Surf Forecasts:
Hitherhills surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hitherhills this week:
The surf forecast for Hitherhills over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hitherhills in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hitherhills over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Hitherhills. To be straight with you, it’s a tough stretch. The surf is small and mostly messy, so don’t expect much.
Right now, through the rest of August and into early September, we’re looking at waves that barely push knee-high. The combined energy is weak, sitting in the 20s to 80s most days, with a few spikes of moderate energy later on. The best bet is Wednesday morning, August 19th. It’s clean, with a light cross-off wind from the west, and the swell is 2 ft from the southeast. The water temp is 72°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s not going to blow you away, but it’s rideable.
After that, it’s pretty bleak. Thursday and Friday are small and messy, with cross-shore or onshore winds. The weekend gets worse, with onshore winds and even some rain mixing in. By Sunday, August 23rd, there’s a chance of a clean morning, but the swell is tiny at 1 ft.
The next week doesn’t offer much. Monday, August 24th, shows a clean morning with a gentle offshore wind from the northwest, and the swell bumps up to 2 ft from the south. Combined energy hits 63 – still weak, but the cleanest window we’ve seen. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but don’t expect anything special.
From there, the wind gets nasty. Strong onshore and cross-shore winds blow through the end of the month, with swell heights staying under 3 ft. The only notable bump comes on Friday, August 28th, with a 5 ft swell from the south and moderate energy (260), but it’s blown out by a moderate cross-shore wind. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
The first few days of September are more of the same – small, choppy, and often onshore. There’s a brief clean moment on Wednesday, September 2nd, with a 2 ft swell from the southeast, but it’s not enough to get excited about.
In short, the whole 16-day window is a bust. If you’re desperate, Wednesday morning August 19th or Monday morning August 24th are your best shots. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for a better forecast. This stretch is a quiet one, and it’s not uncommon for the area to go blank like this.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
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 kJ | 33 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 110 | 96 | 43 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:23PM0.81m | 1:03AM0.61m | 2:23PM0.77m | 1:53AM0.57m | 3:43PM0.74m | 3:07AM0.55m | 4:56PM0.75m | 5:09AM0.57m | 5:52PM0.77m | 6:10AM0.62m | 6:36PM0.80m | 6:56AM0.68m | 7:13PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM0.26m | 6:51AM0.20m | 8:51PM0.30m | 7:45AM0.24m | 10:13PM0.29m | 8:54AM0.27m | 11:11PM0.26m | 10:13AM0.26m | 11:56PM0.22m | 11:19AM0.23m | 00:32AM0.16m | 12:09PM0.19m | 1:04AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 24 | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 33 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 51 | 96 | 43 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | E 7 | S 5 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | — | 12 | 12 | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | ESE 3 | SSE 6 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 110 | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 228 | 111 | 5 | 228 | 201 | 407 | 2563 | 115 | 42 | 42 | 7 | 184 | 387 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 228 | 43 | 630 | 444 |
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The above surf forecast table for Hitherhills provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hitherhills can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hitherhills surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hitherhills) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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