Surf Forecasts:
Hitherhills surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hitherhills over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Hitherhills over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for any decent surf. There’s a real gap right at the start from Friday the 14th all the way through the weekend, the 15th and 16th, where we’re looking at tiny, poor quality waves. You’ll see a few little bumps on Sunday the 16th with a 2 ft swell from the south, but it’s a short period of 6 seconds and a cross-onshore wind makes it a choppy mess – not worth paddling out for.
The middle of the week doesn’t bring much relief. Monday the 17th sees a bit more energy, with a combined swell energy of 182 (moderate) in the morning, but that 5 ft south swell is on a short 6-second period and straight onshore at 22 mph. That’s a lumpy, blown-out affair. The afternoon turns cleaner with a cross-offshore wind, but it’s still a messy 5 ft. Honestly, that setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with the strong wind.
Tuesday the 18th morning is the closest we get to a session. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the southeast, period of 7 seconds, and a light cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 6 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is 132 (moderate). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The swell is small and weak, so don’t expect much push. The water temperature here is 72°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
From Wednesday the 19th onward, it’s a long, flat grind. We get a glassy morning on the 19th, but the swell is only 2 ft. The energy is weak at 54. You’ll see a few more days with a touch of swell, like Thursday the 20th with 4 ft and 5 ft, but it’s all short-period and onshore, so it’s just choppy junk. The rest of the month is dominated by tiny, weak swells from the east and southeast, mostly under 3 ft, with periods often around 4-6 seconds. The combined energy rarely gets above 100, meaning it’s weak. There’s a brief moment on Thursday the 27th where we get a 2 ft, 11-second period groundswell from the southeast with a clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy is still only 115 and the wave height is tiny. It’s not going to do anything.
The poor consistency is a theme here. Hitherhills is only “fairly consistent” to begin with, and this forecast just confirms a blank run. It’s not unusual for the area to have these stretches. We’re looking at a long gap of poor to non-existent surf from the 14th right through to the end of the month. Hang in there, or find another hobby for a couple of weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 |
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8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 36 | 90 | 182 | 149 | 107 | 119 | 97 | 57 | 35 | 29 | 16 | 111 | 135 | 58 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:57PM0.97m | 10:26AM1.00m | 10:37PM0.90m | 11:09AM0.98m | 11:13PM0.82m | 11:52AM0.93m | 11:48PM0.74m | 12:35PM0.87m | 00:23AM0.67m | 1:23PM0.81m | 1:03AM0.61m | 2:23PM0.77m | 1:53AM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM-0.05m | 3:46AM-0.07m | 4:08PM-0.01m | 4:21AM-0.02m | 4:53PM0.05m | 4:55AM0.03m | 5:39PM0.12m | 5:30AM0.09m | 6:28PM0.20m | 6:07AM0.15m | 7:27PM0.26m | 6:51AM0.20m | 8:51PM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | S 6 |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 11 | — | 149 | 107 | 119 | 97 | 57 | 35 | 29 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 6 | — | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 |
7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 96 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | — | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 6 | E 4 | S 5 | SE 6 | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 13 | NE 4 | SSE 11 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 15 | — | 6 | 2 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 2 | — | ENE 3 | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — |
2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 36 | 90 | 182 | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 15 | 111 | 135 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3415 | 876 | 812 | 2526 | 669 | 1505 | 1165 | 194 | 57 | 44 | 38 | 0 | 16 | 61 | 0 | 675 | 238 | 177 | 44 | 0 |
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Information about the Hitherhills Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hitherhills may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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