Agate and Pearl Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First up, a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got one spot on the radar: Agate and Pearl Street. This reef break is exposed to the west, and it's picking up a consistent, long-period groundswell from the southwest. The water is sitting at 75°F right now, which is a whopping 8°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, so you’re in for a warm one.

The first few days are a write-off, though. From Tuesday the 4th through to Sunday the 9th, the conditions are just poor. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is a messy cross-onshore, making for a choppy, uninviting surface. The wave energy is weak, sitting between 91 and 330, so there’s just no push.

Things start to look a little more interesting around Sunday the 9th afternoon, but it's still only marginal. The real sniff of something decent comes on Thursday the 14th. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, and the period pushes up to a very long 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy jumps to a solid 523. The wind is light and offshore, which is a huge plus for a reef break like this, meaning it should be clean. This is the standout of the window, no question. Because it's a reef, that long period swell will wrap in nicely. It's a fairly consistent spot, so you can trust it. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it shouldn't be a zoo.

The following Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see a bit more size, with the swell hitting 3ft, but the wind swings to a moderate cross-onshore, chopping it up. The energy is still there, around 480, but the wind is a deal-breaker. The last few days into the third week are back to the same old story: small, messy, and marginal.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a total loss. The one true standout is Thursday the 14th of August at Agate and Pearl Street – that’s your window. Clean, long-period swell, light offshore breeze, and warm water. It’s a long way out, but it’s a promising call. The rest of the time, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast.

Rusty.

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