Akabane Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a long window ahead, but it’s a bit of a slow burn at Akabane Long Beach.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a serious pulse of swell, but it’s not surfable. Wednesday the 5th is pumping a solid 13ft from the SSE with a very long 16-second period, packing a massive 7523 (moderate-to-strong energy), but that cross-onshore wind is going to ruin it. The same goes for the next few days – there’s plenty of size, but the wind is onshore and choppy, making it a mess. Thursday and Friday are still big, 12ft to 13ft, but the wind is fresh and lumpy, so it’s a no-go for a paddle. Honestly, this first stretch looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a surfer. The water temp is a warm 82°, which is pretty much average for this time of year.

We’ve got a gap of poor conditions all the way through the weekend and into the start of the next week. The swell drops down, but the wind stays messy. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th show some drop in size to 5ft-6ft, but it’s still mostly cross-onshore and choppy.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning, the 11th of August, is the standout. The swell is still a solid 6ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period, and the wind goes completely glassy. That’s the window. The energy is still decent at 1698, and for experienced surfers, this is the best session on offer. Clean, lined-up, and with that long period, it will be better at a point or reef, but for a beach break, it’ll be a proper session. Be aware, this break is very consistent, and crowds are often here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

After that, Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th mornings have clean conditions with a light offshore feel, but the swell drops to 5ft and 5ft, and the energy drops off too. Still worth a paddle if you’re keen.

The second week is pretty quiet. The swell fades into the 3ft range and shorter periods. Saturday the 15th morning has another glassy start, but the swell is small at 4ft, and the energy is weak. Sunday the 16th morning is also glassy, but the swell is tiny at 2ft. There’s a little spike on Monday the 17th with 6ft, but the period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is onshore again, so it’s a washout. The rest of the week is mostly poor with onshore winds and small, weak swell.

So, overall, hold out for Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. That’s your best bet. The rest is either too windy or too small.

Rusty.

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