Hitherhills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s dive into what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the start of this run is slim pickings. We’ve got a few small, rideable waves, but nothing to get the heart racing. The real story is a pulse of energy that shows up mid-week, and that’s where we’ll focus.

We kick off on Sunday morning, July 19th, with a small 3ft southerly swell wrapping in at Hitherhills. It’s short period, just 7 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and wonky. The wind is offshore from the NW though, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is weak (101), so you’ll be hunting for a corner. Monday morning, July 20th, drops a bit to 3ft from the south, but the wind goes glassy from the NNW. The wave energy is even weaker (80), but it’ll be smooth as silk. If you’ve got a longboard and want an easy, quiet paddle, this is your window.

Then we hit a real lull. From Monday afternoon through to Wednesday morning, July 22nd, it’s mostly junk – strong onshore winds and tiny, messy waves. Don’t bother.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday morning, July 22nd, the swell jumps up to 7ft from the south. The period climbs to 8 seconds, and the combined energy ramps up to a solid 567 (moderate). The wind is cross-off from the SW, so it’ll be clean. This is a big step up in size, but it’s still a bit short-period and a lot of water moving around. This wave is more for the experienced crew – 7ft is pushing it for beginners. It stays solid through the afternoon with 7ft and a 9-second period, energy hitting 635.

Thursday morning, July 23rd, is the standout. The swell holds at 5ft from the south, but the period stretches to 9 seconds, giving it more shape and punch. The combined energy is still strong at 388. The magic is the wind – a light offshore from the north at 6 mph. This will be clean, lined-up, and the best of the run. For a point break or reef, this would be a dream. At Hitherhills, a beach break, that long period groundswell can make it a bit straight, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be the pick of the days.

After that, it’s a slow fade. Friday, July 24th, drops to 3ft, and the wind turns onshore. The rest of the run through to August 3rd is mostly small, weak, and blown out. There’s a light offshore on Sunday morning, August 2nd, with 3ft, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s just small, weak waves. Not worth planning around.

Bottom line: The best window is Thursday morning, July 23rd. That 5ft south swell with the light offshore wind is your best bet. It’s clean, it’s got some push, and the crowd shouldn’t be too bad (it’s only “sometimes” crowded). For the experienced, Wednesday morning’s bigger 7ft swell is also a good option, but it’s a bit more raw. The rest is small stuff or junk.

Stay patient, and nail that Thursday morning session.

Rusty

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