Albatross Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s heading our way for Albatross over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a rough patch. The first few days are pretty woeful, so I’d say give it a miss until we get a proper window. Things start to look up, but you’ll have to be patient.

The first real chance for a wave comes on Thursday morning, August 13th, but it’s a marginal call. We’re looking at a 4ft SSW swell with a period of 20 seconds, which is very long period groundswell. That kind of energy is often better for a point or reef, not a beach-and-reef setup like this, so it might be a bit straighter and harder to read. The wind is onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. Probably not worth the effort.

The first standout is shaping up for Saturday morning, August 15th. The wind drops right out, going glassy, and we’ve got a clean 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate (594). This is a proper long-period groundswell, so the sets will be powerful and well-spaced, making it easier to get out the back. This is the best call in the first week if you want some clean, user-friendly waves. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so a good one for all levels.

We’ve got a few other clean windows, like Sunday afternoon, August 16th with a gentle offshore and 4ft WSW swell, and Tuesday, August 18th with moderate offshore winds and a 6ft to 5ft SW swell. Those are solid, but the real highlight is coming up.

Saturday, August 22nd is the clear winner of the entire forecast. The morning shows a 7ft SSW swell, with a 15-second period – that’s serious groundswell with heaps of energy (2268). The wind is gentle offshore, so it’s going to be clean and hollow. This is a big swell though, over 7ft, so it’s for experienced surfers only. For the crew who can handle it, this is the day to circle. The afternoon drops off a bit quality-wise, but that morning session is the one.

After that, the swell drops away and the wind gets messy again. We’ve got a few clean, small days around Monday, August 24th afternoon and Tuesday, August 25th morning, but the waves are tiny (3ft to 4ft) and the energy is weak. A few ordinary days to round out the run.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a struggle. Saturday morning, August 15th is your best bet for a clean, fun session for everyone. The big one is Saturday, August 22nd morning – a proper, powerful groundswell that’s just for the rippers. Don’t bother with the rest unless you’re desperate.

Rusty.

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