Albatross Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming at Albatross.

Right off the bat, Monday morning the 14th is looking alright. There’s a clean 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 13-second period, and the wind is dead glassy from the NNW at just 3 mph. The water’s sitting at 61°, which is a solid 5° colder than usual for this time of year—so it’s a bit nippy. The combined energy is chunky at 543 (moderate), and with that glassy surface, it’s a decent window for a paddle. Albatross is a beach-and-reef setup, sheltered and consistent, so that long-period SW swell should wrap in nicely. It’s a good one for beginners, too.

Tuesday morning the 15th is clean again with offshore WSW breeze at 6 mph and a 4ft SW swell, period 12 seconds. Energy’s dropped a touch to 404, but still fun. Afternoon goes cross-off, still clean but smaller at 4ft.

Now, Wednesday the 16th brings a serious pulse. Morning sees a 10ft SW swell, 14-second period, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph WSW cross-off. Combined energy is a massive 3913 (very strong). That’s expert-only territory—over 8ft and powerful. The afternoon holds similar size but wind backs off to 12 mph. Tide conditions are questionable, so pick your moment.

Thursday the 17th is still big at 8ft SW, but morning gets onshore ENE wind. Not ideal. Friday the 18th is a write-off with fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Saturday the 19th is same story—poor quality, with an 12ft ESE swell and howling 19 mph cross-onshore. That’s more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing.

The standout window comes Sunday the 20th. Morning has a 10ft ESE groundswell, period 11 seconds, with a cross-off WSW breeze at 9 mph. Energy is 2738 (strong). The comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon shifts to offshore SSW at 16 mph, with 7ft swell—clean and lined up. That’s your best bet in the whole outlook.

Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd both offer solid, clean conditions with offshore winds and 5ft to 6ft SW and ESE swells. Energy sits around 1000–1600 (moderate). Good fun, but not the standout.

From Wednesday the 23rd through Friday the 25th, it’s mixed—some clean morning windows with 3ft to 4ft SW swell, but afternoons get chopped up by fresh onshore breezes.

Saturday the 26th sees a return of clean, offshore SSW wind at 12 mph and a 8ft SW swell, energy 1445 (strong). That’s a good solid session. Sunday the 27th stays clean with 5ft to 6ft SW swell, periods around 13 seconds.

Then the last few days—Monday the 28th through Tuesday the 29th—go messy with big 8ft to 12ft W/SW windswell and onshore E winds. Only for the keen, or leave it.

So overall, the standout is clearly Sunday the 20th—big, clean, offshore wind, and excellent for experienced surfers. Monday the 14th morning is the best smaller-wave option for everyone else.

Signing off,
Rusty

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