Akabane Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. The ocean is going to be fairly sleepy for the next few days. We’ve got a long stretch of poor, small surf ahead, but there’s a serious pulse of energy that shows up later in the period that should get the heart rate up.

Things are pretty flat and messy to start. Akabane Long Beach is going to be small and bumpy right through the weekend and into Monday. Don’t get too excited; the energy is weak, with readings down around 150-176 (weak) and the swell direction is not matching what this break wants. It’s a write-off for a paddle.

We finally see a glimmer of hope on Tuesday the 15th. The swell bumps up just a touch to around 3ft, but more importantly we get a light offshore breeze from the NE. It’s clean, and the energy ticks up to 220 (moderate). It’s not going to be huge, but it’s something to get wet for. The water temp is 80°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so keep the boardshorts on.

Wednesday the 16th looks even better for a morning session. The swell is still small, but it’s glassy, clean, and the energy jumps to 257 (moderate). A dawn patrol with some fun little waves will be your best bet. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but fun.

Then it turns crappy again. Thursday and Friday mornings stay small and messy.

Now, pay attention because this is where it gets interesting. Friday morning the 18th is a standout morning. The swell pushes up to 6ft, and the energy reading jumps to 742 (strong). It’s glassy with a clean E swell pushing straight in. This is the first proper swell of the period, and it’s looking good. Expect some fun, punchy waves at Akabane Long Beach.

Don’t get too comfy, because the wind turns onshore that afternoon and it gets messy.

The weekend after that brings the biggest surf of the forecast, but it’s not for everyone. Saturday the 19th, we’ve got a big groundswell. The swell height jumps to 6ft in the morning, with a very long 16-second period. The energy is reading 4014 (very strong). The problem is the wind is howling out of the E at 22 mph, making it lumpy and cross. By the afternoon, the swell is pushing 10ft, but with the wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. This is only for experts.

Sunday the 20th sees the swell sticking around at 10ft, but the comment says it’s too big for this break. That same note comes up again. It’s not a good look.

The real gem is Monday the 21st. The wind swings around to a light NE offshore, and the swell settles to a solid 7-7ft. The period is a nice, long 12 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The energy is still strong at 1486-1634, and the conditions are clean. This is what you’ve been waiting for. It’s a big day, with raw power, and it’s for experienced surfers only. Akabane Long Beach is going to be firing.

After that, it goes to hell in a handbasket. The wind goes strong and onshore out of the ESE on Tuesday the 22nd, with the swell hitting 13ft and energy over 10811 (very strong). That’s just a beast, messy and blown out. It’s more of a kite-surfing zone at that point. Then a gale-force SSW wind on Wednesday the 23rd seals the deal, and we’re done. The surf drops off again, and things get back to small, ordinary levels for the following weekend. A couple of clean but tiny days on the 25th and 26th are the only thing left to look at.

So, to wrap it up in a nutshell: if you want the easy, clean waves, head out on Wednesday morning the 16th. If you want the big, powerful stuff, Monday the 21st is the standout. The 19th and 20th will be big, but the wind is gonna ruin it for everyone but the most seasoned chargers.

Take it easy.

Rusty.

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