Agami Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s on offer around here. I’ll be straight with you — this stretch of 16 days is looking pretty grim for surf. The whole forecast period is a tough one, with no real standout days for a paddle.

We’ll start with the only spot on the radar: Agami. This is a beginner-friendly wave that rarely breaks, so keep that in mind. The water temperature is sitting at 84°F and that’s 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year — that’s notably warmer than average, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or just boardshorts if you’re hardy.

The first bit of potential shows up on Thursday, 27 August, but it’s small — only 2ft to 2ft of weak, short-period NNW swell (6 seconds) and the combined energy is a measly 35 (weak). Wind is onshore all day, so it’s a write-off. Friday, 28 August, is not much better: 3ft to 4ft from the NW, period still 6 to 7 seconds, energy creeping up to 109 (moderate), but again onshore wind spoils it. Through Saturday, 29 August, the swell builds to 6ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon from the NW, period hitting 8 to 9 seconds, and energy jumps to 1077 (strong) by afternoon. But the wind is still onshore, blowing 30 to 35 km/h, and the surf quality is poor. At 8ft, that’s expert territory, and with onshore wind, it’s messy. Sunday, 30 August, holds 6ft to 7ft NW swell, period 8 to 9 seconds, energy moderate to strong, but again onshore wind.

Monday, 31 August, morning gives us a glimmer: 5ft NW swell at 8 seconds, energy 319 (moderate), and the wind is a light 10 km/h from the NNW, but it’s still onshore. The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s not great. From there, the trend drops off fast. From Tuesday, 1 September, through to the end of the period on Friday, 11 September, the swell fades to 1.0ft to 4ft, period is mostly 5 to 7 seconds, and energy is weak (11 to 128). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, occasionally light, but the surf quality is consistently “poor” or “marginal.” The only real standout in terms of wind is Friday, 11 September, morning, when it goes glassy — but the swell is a pathetic 1ft from the NW at 6 seconds, energy 11, so it’s flat.

There’s a long gap of several days with no real recommendations — essentially the whole 16 days is a bust. Agami rarely breaks as it is, and this forecast confirms it.

Honestly, if you’re desperate, the best chance is Monday, 31 August, morning, with that 5ft NW swell and light onshore wind. But it’s marginal at best. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. Given the lack of consistency here, a blank run like this is more normal for the area. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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