Hitherhills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the waves on the horizon for Hitherhills. It’s a bit of a mixed bag coming up, so let’s keep it real.

The next few days are gonna be pretty ordinary, to be honest. We’ve got some onshore winds and lumpy conditions kicking up that water, which isn’t doing us any favors. The swell energy is there, but it’s not organized. We’re looking at about 8ft of southerly swell on Monday with a short period that’s just going to be blown out. Don’t even bother getting the board wet. There is a long stretch of poor surf here, with only a couple of small windows where things might clean up.

Now, the one bright spot in the first week is Tuesday morning. That’s your call to action. We’ve got a drop in swell to a clean 4ft from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is dead glassy, and I mean perfect. The reports are saying “glassy” conditions. The energy is moderate, sitting around 219, which is the best we’ll see for a while. This is the standout. A proper little session before the wind swings around again in the arvo. You’ll want to be out there early. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy to worry about there.

After that, it’s a grind. The wind just doesn't want to play nice, and the swell stays small or gets messy. There's a lot of cross-shore and cross-onshore chop, and what energy there is, is weak. We’re talking about a stretch of days, from Wednesday through to the following Tuesday, where it’s just not worth the effort. It’s small, it’s lumpy, and it’s all over the place. This break is fairly consistent in showing up, but in conditions like this; it’s just not going to be any fun.

Looking further out, into the second week, the long-range charts are hinting at a bit more action. Around Saturday the 15th, we see the swell bump back up to around 4ft, and the wind looks like it could go offshore. It’s a promising sign, but it's a fair way off, so don't book your flights yet. If it comes together, it could be a decent one. Before that, around the 12th, there’s a tiny window of small, clean surf with an offshore wind, but the swell is too weak to really get excited about.

So, the plan is simple: hit it Tuesday morning for the cleanest waves on offer, and keep an eye on the forecast for the middle of next week. It’s not a great run, but it’s not a dead stop either. This spot can go quiet for a bit, but it usually comes back around.

Until next time, keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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