Akabane Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s goin’ down at Akabane Long Beach.

First off, we’ve got a massive slug of energy from the south, but it’s just way too big for this spot to start. The water temp is 24°, which is much colder than normal for this time of year – about 2° below the average, so don’t even think about goin’ out without a wetsuit.

The action kicks off on Friday 10th July, but it’s a hard pass. The swell is a hefty 10ft from the S, with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is a huge 4921. That’s too much grunt for this beach – it’ll be a washing machine. Saturday 11th July morning is even bigger at 12ft from the S, 17-second period, and a massive 6734 energy. The wind is dead glassy, which is a real shame, because it’s a total closeout. If you’re a pro and you know the bank, maybe, but for everyone else, it’s a day to watch.

Sunday 12th July is still punchy at 10ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. The morning has a light cross-off breeze, so it’ll look clean, but the power is still too much (5393 energy). Not worth it for the average surfer.

We get a real chance on Monday 13th July. The swell drops to 6ft from the SSW, period 12 seconds, and the energy is down to 962. The morning has a cross-off wind from the WNW at 12 mph, so it’s clean. By the afternoon, the wind goes offshore from the NW at 16 mph, and the swell is 5ft. It’s not a classic, but it’s the first real surfable day, and it’s clean.

Tuesday 14th July morning is the sneaky gem. The swell is 4ft from the SSW, period 11 seconds, and the energy is a weak 324. But the wind is dead glassy, and the conditions are perfect. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun for a longboard or a fish. If you want a chill session, this is it.

From Wednesday 15th July through to Sunday 20th July, it’s a flat spell. The swell drops to under 3ft, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak. A few mornings have glassy water but the swell is just too small.

Monday 20th July morning shows a little pulse. The swell is 4ft from the S, period 11 seconds, and the energy is a moderate 419. With glassy conditions, it’s a solid option for a small-wave session.

Tuesday 21st July morning is similar: 3ft S swell, 11 seconds, glassy, and 354 energy. Worth a paddle.

Wednesday 22nd July morning goes dead calm, zero wind, with 3ft S swell at 11 seconds. It’ll be glassy and clean.

Now, lookin’ further ahead, there’s a promising pulse on Thursday 23rd July morning. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SE, period 12 seconds, with a strong energy reading of 1609. The wind is cross-off from the NW at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean. This is solid, but that size is startin’ to get into expert territory.

Friday 24th July morning is the standout of the whole 16-day run. You’ve got 7ft from the SE, period 12 seconds, and a strong energy of 1466. The wind is glassy – dead calm. This is the call for experienced surfers. It’s clean, powerful, and the direction is perfect for this beach. Don’t miss it.

After that, the swell eases, with clean but smaller conditions on Saturday 25th July (4ft to 5ft from the SSW, moderate breeze, clean).

Overall, the best on offer is the glassy 7ft SE swell on Friday 24th July morning for the crew who can handle it. And for the smaller-wave lovers, the glassy mornings of Tuesday 14th July and Monday 20th July are your best bet.

Rusty.

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