Akabane Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks: Akabane Long Beach. It’s a very consistent beach break that’s exposed to the south and southeast, so it picks up a lot of what’s rolling in. The water’s sitting at 82°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days of August are a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday the 2nd sees a south-easterly swell at 4ft, period of 16 seconds, but it’s a cross-onshore breeze and a bit stormy-looking, so it’s not really inviting. The combined energy is weak (644), so you’re not missing much.

Things pick up from Monday the 3rd into Tuesday the 4th. The swell builds to 5ft on Monday morning, then 6ft in the afternoon, with a long 16-second period from the southeast. The wind is onshore, though, so it’s a bit messy. By Tuesday morning, the swell is up to 8ft, still with that long period, and the energy is already moderate (5267). The wind is cross-shore, so it’s clean enough for experienced surfers, but this is starting to get big for the average punter. Tuesday afternoon sees 10ft from the southeast, period 17 seconds, with a light cross-onshore breeze. The energy is strong (4952), but the forecast says it might be too big for this spot.

Wednesday the 5th is the standout. Morning surf sees a solid 13ft swell from the southeast, period 16 seconds, with a light cross-shore breeze and clear skies. The combined energy is very strong (9039). This is big, powerful groundswell, and it’s clean. Only for experts, though – this is a serious session. The afternoon is a write-off with 19 mph cross-onshore winds and messy 15ft surf.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are for the nuts only. Swells of 16ft to 18ft from the south-southeast, very long period, but with strong cross-onshore winds (25 mph). The energy is enormous (17447 on Thursday afternoon), but it’s messy and lumpy. Not really paddle-friendly – more like a big-wave tow situation or maybe kite-surfing if you’re into that.

Saturday the 8th through to Monday the 10th sees the swell dropping from 12ft to 8ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore and fresh, so it’s still choppy and poor. Not worth the drive.

Then we get a window. Tuesday the 11th morning: the swell is 7ft from the south-southwest, period 13 seconds, and the wind turns offshore from the north-northwest at just 6 mph. The energy is strong (3474), and it’s clean. This is the best session for experienced surfers – solid, clean, and offshore. Wednesday the 12th morning is also a cracker: 6ft swell from the south-southwest, period 12 seconds, with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (1152), but it’s clean and user-friendly. Good for intermediates.

Thursday the 13th stays clean with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is dropping to 5ft, and the energy is weak (955). Still worth a look if you’re keen for a mellow session.

From Friday the 14th onward, it’s a long stretch of weak, windy, and messy conditions. Swells drop to 4ft, periods shorten, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. The energy is weak (399 to 607), and the forecast is poor. This dry spell lasts all the way through to Monday the 17th, with nothing to get excited about.

So, the standout is Wednesday the 5th morning for the big, clean, powerful swell – but only if you’re expert level. For the rest of us, the best bet is Tuesday the 11th morning or Wednesday the 12th morning for clean, solid surf with offshore or glassy winds.

Rusty.

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