Agami Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer around Agami over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, this is a tough stretch. Agami is a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, and right through the 16-day window, the surf is mostly tiny and messy. The combined swell energy never gets strong, peaking at just 238 (moderate) on the morning of 29 August, but even then, the conditions are marginal at best. The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

For the first week, from 21 August right through to 28 August, it’s pretty much a write-off. Swell heights are mostly below 3 ft, periods are short (3 to 8 seconds), and the wind is almost always onshore or moderate, making for poor surf. The only glimmer comes on the morning of 24 August when the wind goes glassy, but with a tiny 2 ft swell from the west-northwest at 6 seconds and only 36 combined energy, it’s barely rideable.

Around 29 August, things start to look a little more interesting. On the morning of Saturday 29 August, the swell pushes up to 5 ft from the northwest, 8-second period, and combined energy hits 238 (moderate). The wind is a gentle onshore breeze from the north-northwest, but the forecast calls it marginal surf. It’s still not great, but it’s the only time in the whole outlook where there’s a flicker of hope. The swell direction is north-northwest, which is close to the optimum north that Agami likes, so there’s a chance it could offer a few small, soft waves for beginners.

From 30 August into early September, it’s back to tiny, weak swells and onshore winds. The combined energy drops right off, often below 100. By 2 September, the wind goes cross-onshore, and the surf is choppy and poor. There’s a brief morning on 31 August with glassy conditions, but the swell is only 3 ft from the north-northwest at 7 seconds – still marginal.

So, the honest truth? If you’re desperate for a paddle, the morning of 29 August is your best bet, but keep expectations low. Otherwise, this is a long, flat run. For the most part, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent onshore winds and lack of real swell. Forecasts can change, but right now, Agami is a quiet one.

Rusty.

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