Abalone Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in on the local surf scene. We're in a bit of a flat spell, no doubt about it. The whole 16-day window looks like a tough one for getting wet, but let's break it down.

First up, we're looking at Abalone Cove. This is a sheltered reef setup, so it takes a bit of work to get waves in here. The water temperature is sitting at a very unusual 75°F, which is a massive 9°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a real standout, but it's the only standout in the short term.

Right now, through the end of August and into the first week of September, it's a write-off. The wave energy is weak to moderate, with combined energy readings bouncing between 128 and 443. The swell is tiny, mostly 1 ft to 3 ft from the SSW or SW, but the winds are all over the place – cross, cross-on, and onshore – making for choppy, poor surf. The forecasters are calling it "poor surf conditions" with scores of 0 out of 10, so there's no point in paddling out. This is a real bummer for the first week.

We hit a bit of hope on the 6th of September (Sunday morning). The swell picks up a touch to 3 ft from the S, with a period of 13 seconds, and a moderate wave energy of 418. But the real gem is the glassy, offshores wind from the west at just 3 mph. That's the kind of clean, smooth surface we all dream of. The forecast gives it a 2 out of 10 – the highest we'll see – and it's described as "expect good surf conditions." The break is inconsistent, so you'll have to wait for the sets, but it's the best option on offer by a long shot. The 3 ft is small, but with that glass and the SSW swell direction, it's a very clean little wave for a beginner to intermediate surfer.

The next day, Monday the 7th, we have a similar setup with 3 ft from the S, but the wind swings to a moderate offshore from the NNW at 16 mph. The energy drops to 380, and the conditions are just "surfable but very ordinary." It's a 1 out of 10. Not terrible, but not special.

After that, the second week looks bleak. From the 8th of September onwards, the swell drops to 1 ft to 3 ft, the energy is weak (under 300), and the winds are mostly cross or cross-on. The 14th of September does offer a glassy morning again with 1.0 ft from the SW, but it's so small and weak (energy of 119) that it's barely a ride. The break is inconsistent and rarely breaks well, so this is a standard quiet period for the area.

Bottom line: The morning of Sunday the 6th of September is your only real chance. It's small, but it'll be clean. Most of the rest of the 16 days is a write-off. If you're desperate for a paddle, Monday the 7th is a backup, but don't expect much. The rest is best left for a day off.

Rusty.

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