Surf Forecasts:
Hitherhills surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with 454 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hitherhills in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hitherhills over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table for Hitherhills over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that chill on those glassy mornings if you’re not wearing a proper suit.
The overall pattern is pretty flat and disappointing for most of the forecast. There’s a small window of cleaner, rideable surf early on, but after that, it’s a long stretch of small, messy waves that won’t get your heart racing.
The standout session is Tuesday, 4th August in the morning. The swell is 4 ft from the south with a period of 8 seconds, pushing combined energy to 221 (moderate). But the real magic is the wind – it’s glassy, offshore from the north at just 3 mph. That means clean, smooth faces. It’s a good time for beginners, as the size is manageable. Crowds are possible here, but with conditions that good, expect company.
Tuesday afternoon drops off quickly. The wind swings cross-onshore and the swell drops to 3 ft, making it pretty ordinary.
Wednesday, 5th August morning offers a bit of hope – 4 ft from the SSE with a moderate offshore from the NW at 12 mph. The combined energy is 188 (moderate). It’s surfable, but the period is short (7 seconds), so the waves will be a bit crumbly and less powerful. It’s clean, but nothing special.
From Thursday, 6th August right through until Tuesday, 12th August, it’s mostly cross-shore or onshore wind and small swell, mostly below 3 ft. Energy readings drop into the double digits (44–102), which is weak. There are brief moments of clean conditions, but the wave size is just too small to get excited about.
From Wednesday, 13th August onward, it’s a real struggle. Swell height barely reaches 2 ft, and the wind is howling from the east and northeast at 15–22 mph, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. The combined energy stays below 60 most of the time. Honestly, it’s more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch. There’s a long gap of poor-to-unrideable surf from the 13th through the 18th.
To sum it up: your best bet is that glassy Tuesday morning session on the 4th. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 724 | 351 | 177 | 70 | 38 | 186 | 94 | 92 | 72 | 54 | 60 | 85 | 62 | 152 | 49 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 68 | 131 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:36PM0.76m | 12:08PM0.87m | 00:24AM0.72m | 12:59PM0.88m | 1:20AM0.68m | 1:59PM0.89m | 2:26AM0.65m | 3:09PM0.90m | 3:44AM0.66m | 4:31PM0.93m | 5:09AM0.69m | 5:47PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27PM0.13m | 5:36AM0.05m | 6:22PM0.15m | 6:22AM0.07m | 7:27PM0.17m | 7:17AM0.09m | 8:46PM0.17m | 8:21AM0.10m | 10:10PM0.14m | 9:33AM0.09m | 11:19PM0.09m | 10:45AM0.05m | 00:15AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | 8 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | 351 | 177 | 70 | 37 | 186 | 94 | 92 | 72 | 2 | 9 | 46 | 9 | 82 | 49 | 16 | 40 | 36 | 5 | 80 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | E 10 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 44 | 42 | 38 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 724 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 60 | 85 | 62 | 152 | — | 40 | — | — | 68 | 131 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 160 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 38 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 1164 | 62 | 8 | 177 | 62 | 0 | 177 | 0 | 18 | 2556 | 44 |
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