Akabane Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a long stretch ahead at Akabane Long Beach, and to be honest, the first week is a bit of a write-off for a proper paddle. The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is about normal for the time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you wait for something to happen.

The surf is tiny and the wind is a mess for the first several days. We’re talking about 1ft to 2ft swell from the SE, with a period that might look good on paper at 15-16 seconds, but there’s just not enough energy in the water (combined energy is only 123). It’s cross and onshore winds, making for poor conditions. The 27th of July Monday morning is the first slight glimmer, with a clean, cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still a pathetic 2ft. After that, we get a run of days with very low scores and wind issues. Even the 31st of July and the 1st of August offer nothing but ankle-biters. There’s a big gap of straight-up poor surf here.

Now, things start to get more interesting as we move into August. The 2nd of August Sunday morning is a real tease. The swell is only 2ft, but it’s glassy, and that’s about as good as it gets for the first week. The energy is still weak (82), so it’s more of a longboard or a morning paddle than a session to write home about. The 3rd of August sees the swell bump up to 3ft and then 4ft, with a long period of 13-14 seconds, and the energy is climbing into the moderate range (482-589). But the wind is cross-on and choppy, ruining the potential.

The standout window is from the 4th of August onward. The 4th of August Tuesday morning shows a 5ft groundswell from the ESE with a massive 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1300). But the wind is onshore and the conditions are marginal. The 5th of August Wednesday morning is a real head-turner. The swell is 7ft from the ESE, period is a very long 17 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 2778. The wind is a light cross-shore, keeping it relatively clean. This is big, powerful, and long-period, so it’s going to be a beast for experienced surfers only. The 6th of August Thursday morning is the single best moment on the forecast. The swell is still 7ft, the period is 16 seconds, but the wind is glassy. *Glassy*. That’s the magic word. The energy is massive (2398), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

The 8th of August Saturday morning is the next big one. The swell jumps to 8ft from the S, with a 16-second period, and the energy is huge (3245). The wind is glassy again. This is a monster of a swell, really only for the experts. The 9th of August Sunday morning is just too big, with a 13ft swell from the S. The energy is absolutely insane (8934), and the forecast itself says it’s too big for this break. That’s a paddle-out for the kamikaze crew only, or maybe just a day to watch the show.

For the average surfer, the 6th of August Thursday morning is the standout. It’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed, but the combination of a strong, long-period groundswell (7ft, 16 seconds, 2398 energy) and glassy offshore wind is a rare treat. The 8th of August Saturday morning is also incredible for the experienced. The rest of the window is either too small, too windy, or too big, so pick your moment.

Rusty out.

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