Agami Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window staring at us, and for the first week and a half, it’s pretty much a write-off. The surf is just not there. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak swells and onshore winds that are gonna keep the ocean messy. The first decent sign doesn’t pop up until Monday the 10th of August, and even then it’s barely a whisper.

From the 3rd of August right through to the 10th, it’s a desert. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the period is short – like 6 seconds – which means no push. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, turning the water into a choppy mess. The combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking 20 to 80 on the meter. You’re better off cleaning the wax off your board and waiting.

Then, on Monday the 10th of August, we get a glimmer. The morning shows a glassy ocean with a light southerly breeze, and the swell is 2 ft from the NNW. It’s small, but it’s clean. The combined energy is still weak (46), but you could get a few knee-high rollers if you’re patient. There’s a little window on Wednesday the 12th in the morning too, with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions, but again, we’re talking 3 ft – nothing to write home about.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Tuesday the 18th of August. This is the first time we see a noticeable bump. We’ve got a 5 ft swell from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s still short-period, but the combined energy jumps to 333 – that’s moderate wave energy. The wind is light and onshore, which is a bit of a shame, but it’s the biggest surf we’ve seen in the whole forecast. Keep in mind, 5 ft is getting into the territory where it might be a bit much for beginners. It’s not huge, but it’s the best on offer.

The only break in the game is Agami. It’s a beginner spot that rarely breaks, and it’s exposed to the north. The swell is coming from the NNW, which is close to its optimum direction. But honestly, this spot is unreliable. It’s inconsistent, and when it does break, it’s not firing. The water temperature is sitting at 82° – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in boardshorts or a thin spring suit at most.

Bottom line: don’t get your hopes up. The first week is dead. The second week offers a few glassy mornings with tiny waves, and the only real pulse of size comes on the 18th of August. If you’re desperate, you might get a few soft ones, but this is a stretch where the kite surfers might have more fun than the paddle crew.

Rusty.

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