Hitherhills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you—this stretch ahead for Hitherhills is a bit of a flat spell, with a glimmer of something better way down the line. For the first week and a half, it’s pretty uninspiring, but keep an eye on the back half of the forecast period; there’s a pulse of energy that could be worth the wait.

We’re starting off small. Wednesday the 12th has a tiny 1ft swell from the SSW with a short, weak period of 5 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 16. The morning’s offshore NW wind at 9 mph will keep it clean, but honestly, it’s poor surf. Thursday the 13th sees a slight bump to 3ft from the SSW in the morning, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy with 12 mph winds. The afternoon glass-off with 3 mph SW wind is a tease—still just 2ft and poor quality. Friday and Saturday are more of the same: tiny, weak, and mostly clean but with nothing to ride. Sunday the 16th gets messy with moderate rain and a strong 25 mph S cross-onshore wind, plus only 3ft. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 17th morning finally offers something surfable, with 3ft from the S, 6-second period, and moderate offshore NW wind at 12 mph keeping it clean. Combined energy is still low at 59, but it’s a hint of life. The afternoon bumps that energy to 105 (moderate), with 3ft and a 7-second period, clean under cross-offshore W wind at 16 mph. Still ordinary, but it’s a step up.

Now, the standout window arrives around Wednesday the 26th, though it’s more than a week away, so treat it as promising but less certain. We’ve got a proper swell: 6ft from the E, 8-second period, with combined energy jumping to 388 (strong). Wednesday morning sees NNE wind at 12 mph, cross-offshore and clean. That’s a solid, punchy swell, but at 6ft, it’s pushing past beginner-friendly territory. The afternoon stays similar, though with a 6 mph SE onshore wind, it might get a bit lumpy. Thursday the 27th morning holds at 5ft from the E, 8 seconds, with moderate energy at 532 (very strong), and a gentle cross-shore NE breeze at 9 mph. The swell is solid and the wind is clean, but the short period means it’ll be a bit sectiony. This is the best on offer—Hitherhills is exposed to SE swell, and this E direction is close enough to work well. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have company.

Before that, Friday the 21st sees a smaller pulse: 5ft from the S in the morning with fresh offshore NW wind at 19 mph, clean and energy at 211 (moderate). It’s a marginal one, but it could be a sneaky session for those who don’t want to wait.

The water temp is 72°F with a tiny anomaly of +0.4°F, so pretty average for this time of year—no surprises there.

Overall, the first ten days are a write-off. Hang tight for that late August window around the 26th and 27th. That’s your best bet for a proper surf.

Rusty.

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