Ammonias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Look, truth be told, the next week and a half is a bit of a struggle. We're looking at a lot of choppy, cross-shore conditions with small, weak swells. The wind's mostly out of the ENE and it's just not playing nice for the reef at Ammonias. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is about 0.7°F off average, so nothing unusual there. It's gonna be a waiting game for something worth paddling out for.

We kick off on Saturday the 22nd with a tiny 2ft SW groundswell, but with a 12 mph cross-on breeze, it's choppy and messy. That combo gives us a combined swell energy of 533, which is moderate but not doing much good. The rest of the week stays small and poor. There's a little spike in energy on the 27th with a 4ft S swell at a long 17 seconds, giving a combined energy of 884, but that cross wind just ruins it. This whole stretch through to the end of August is pretty much a write-off – mostly poor or marginal, with the wind keeping things ugly.

Now, let's talk about the bright spot. It's a long way off, but the weekend of the 6th and 7th of September is looking promising. On Sunday the 6th, we get a solid 8ft ENE swell with a 14-second period. That's a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to a very strong 2967. The wind is still cross-onshore, but only a gentle 9 mph, which is way better than what we've been seeing. This is going to be the standout period. That size is getting into the expert-only territory, so only charge if you've got the skills. But the better energy and those longer gaps between sets will make the paddle out a bit easier. It's a reef break too, which likes a longer period swell. Just remember the crowds at Ammonias can get heavy, so expect company.

Before that, the 5th of September also has a little buzz, with a 6ft ENE swell in the morning (combined energy 1004) and then a cleaner 4ft E swell in the afternoon with a 16-second period (combined energy 1296). The afternoon has a lighter wind, so that could be the pick of the day if you can't wait.

So, my call: suffer through the next 8-9 days of rubbish, then keep your eyes locked on September 6th and the days around it. That's where the good stuff is hiding.

Rusty.

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