Abalone Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Abalone Cove over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start. We’re staring down a long, flat spell. From now until the morning of the 27th of August, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, with the combined swell energy sitting between 76 and 381. That’s a solid 13-day gap with no real recommendations. The waves are small, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is never truly clean, always cross or cross-onshore, messing up any chance of a decent line.

Water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first hint of life shows up on the morning of Thursday, the 27th. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the S, with a period of 13 seconds. The energy jumps to 430, which is moderate, but it’s still a bit of a messy picture. The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be bumpy. The score is marginal, and honestly, it’s not a standout.

The real event, if you can call it that, happens on the morning of Friday, the 28th of August. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell with decent energy – the combined reading hits 1106, which is strong. But here’s the catch: that’s a beach and reef setup, and at 5 ft with a long period, it might break a bit straight and fat on the beach. The wind is light and onshore, so it won’t be glassy. This is still a marginal day, barely a 2 out of 10. It’s really only for the keen and experienced who know the spot well. Beginners should steer clear; 5 ft is pushing it.

The morning of the 29th of August, Saturday, drops back to 4 ft from the SSW with an 11-second period, and the energy is 437. Light cross-onshore wind again. It’s still a marginal call.

Overall, the best on offer is that Friday morning, the 28th, but don’t get your hopes up. It’s small, windy, and the quality is poor. This is a quiet stretch for Abalone Cove. If you’re desperate, you might get a few weak, lumpy walls, but it’s not the kind of day you’d write home about. The high period (14-19 seconds) looks good on paper, but at this break, it’s just not delivering.

Keep your eyes on the forecasts, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

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