Albatross Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what Albatross has got lined up for the next couple weeks. This beach and reef spot is sheltered and picks up the swell well, but the water’s running at 59°F, which is a full 7°F colder than what’s normal for this time of year—so you’ll be needing a good thick wetsuit, no questions asked.

The surf kicks off Saturday afternoon, August 29th, but it’s a bit of a dud. A 3ft SW swell with a 13-second period—nice long-period potential—but the combined energy is only 394, pretty weak. The wind’s offshore at 19 mph, but overall conditions are poor. Not really worth getting wet.

From Sunday the 30th, things pick up. Sunday morning brings a 8ft SW swell, period at 10 seconds, combined energy jumping to 1366—moderate and solid. Offshore wind at 12 mph keeps it clean. Afternoon holds at 7ft with the same direction and gentler 9 mph offshore wind. This is looking like very good surf.

Monday the 31st starts glassy—wind from the SSE at just 3 mph, calm. Swell is 6ft from the SW with a 12-second period and 924 energy. Morning session is a good call, though the afternoon gets a cross-shore wind. Stick to the early bird.

The absolute standout is Wednesday, September 2nd morning. For the experienced surfers only—this is a big 12ft SW swell at 13 seconds, combined energy a massive 3789, strong and powerful. Wind is glassy from the SE at 3 mph. Conditions are excellent, clean, and lined up. The afternoon eases to 10ft but the cross-shore wind picks up, so morning it is.

Thursday the 3rd morning is still very good with 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, and offshore wind. But that Wednesday morning is the jewel.

Then from Friday the 4th through Thursday the 10th, the wind turns onshore, the swell drops, and it’s poor to marginal. A real gap in the action.

Then we get a second chance. Friday the 11th brings back clean conditions with 5ft SW swell in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, offshore winds and energy over 1000—very good. And Saturday the 12th morning is another standout: 8ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, cross-offshore wind, and combined energy at 2366. Excellent conditions for the experienced crew.

Sunday the 13th finishes up with 5ft to 5ft SW swell and clean offshore wind.

So, the best bets: Wednesday the 2nd of September morning for the big, clean power, and Saturday the 12th of September morning for that long-period groundswell. Don’t miss them.

Rusty.

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