Ammonias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Ammonias. It’s a reef setup, fairly consistent, but honestly, the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag to start. We’ve got a lot of cross-shore energy and onshore breezes messing things up for the first few days, so don’t get too keen. The water temp is sitting around 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The first real window of decent surf looks like it arrives on the 16th of August. The swell jumps up to 8ft to 10ft from the ENE, with a solid period of 12-13 seconds. It’s a bit of a beast, so this is one for the experienced crew, not the learners. The wind is offshore, which is a big plus, and it should be clean. The energy is strong too, at 4174. That’s the standout of the week, but it’s still a bit raw.

The morning of the 17th, Monday, is the real gem though. The swell holds at 10ft from the ENE, but the wind swings light offshore from the NNW, and the energy is still pumping at 2218. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s going to be big, powerful, and clean. After that, it drops off quickly, back down to under 3ft, and the wind swings around, making things messy again.

The second week is a bit of a write-off to be honest. The swell tries to pick up again around the 22nd and 23rd, with some 5ft to 8ft ENE swell, but the wind is all over the place, cross-on and choppy. It’s not worth getting excited about. There are a few pulses of longer period SSW swell, but they’re small and the wind ruins the surface. The 23rd has a risk of thunderstorms, and the swell is short period, so it’s going to be a messy, lumpy mess.

Overall, the middle of the month is where it’s at. The 16th and 17th are your best shots for a proper wave. After that, it fades out. Keep your eyes on the charts, because the energy is there, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor.

Rusty.

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