Almanarre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Look, I’ve stared at the charts for Almanarre and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty flat, pretty grim outlook for the next couple of weeks. There are no good surf options on the cards. Zero. The scoreboard is a big fat goose egg.

The first few days are a write-off. We’re looking at nothing but a bit of dribble and bump through Tuesday the 8th and into Wednesday the 9th. The water’s warm, way warmer than it should be for this time of year, but that’s about the only positive. If you're a beginner, even the tiny push on Wednesday afternoon (1ft at 5 seconds) is messy with a cross-shore wind.

We get a slight bump of energy on Thursday the 10th, with the combined energy hitting a moderate 103, but it’s a poor quality 3ft W swell, short period, and a cross-onshore breeze. It’s not worth getting wet for. Friday reinforces the idea that this stretch is bleak.

Honestly, the whole first week is just dribble. We’re talking knee-to-waist high at best, with periods under 8 seconds. There’s no punch, no push. It’s the kind of surf that has you checking your phone more than the horizon.

Looking further out, into the second week, there’s nothing to get excited about either. The charts keep showing tiny, weak swells – if they even show up. We’re looking at a lot of days with no energy directed our way at all. The swell just isn't there. The wind is also all over the shop, with a lot of onshore and cross-onshore junk, especially towards the 22nd and 23rd when a strong breeze turns into a near gale. That’s just blown-out, messy chaos.

The only real wave energy happens on the 10th, and it’s still poor. You see that big number, 103, but it’s all short-period wind slop. This spot, Almanarre, it's a beginner break and it needs a clean, lined-up swell, and this forecast has none of that.

With the lack of swell and plenty of wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 17th (2ft) but it’s getting blown flat by a 22 mph onshore wind.

This is a blank run, plain and simple. It’s not unusual for this area to go quiet for a stretch, but this looks like a long one. Conditions can change, forecasts get better, so don’t give up hope. But for now, keep the board in the car and the wax in the bag. There’s nothing to chase.

Rusty.

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