Ann Street Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cast an eye over the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch for a while, but there’s a flicker of life way out at the end of the forecast.

For the first few days, it’s a bit of a write-off. Wednesday the 29th through the 1st of August, the waves are tiny and the wind is a mess. You’ll see a bit of swell, but it’s mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore and choppy. Not worth paddling out for. The water temp at Ann Street Peaks is 67°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. The combined energy is weak, sitting under 100 (36-178) for most of that run, so there’s just no push.

Into the 2nd and 3rd of August, we see a pulse of energy creep up. The swell height hits 5ft on Sunday the 2nd, but it’s coming from the E with a short period of 7 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. The combined energy jumps to 274-304, which is moderate, but the conditions are poor. Monday the 3rd morning is a tease – clean, with a cross-offshore wind – but the swell is only 4ft and the period is still short. It’s marginal at best.

The middle of the week, the 4th and 5th of August, offers a couple of clean windows. Tuesday morning the 4th is glassy, with a 3ft swell from the E. The combined energy is weak at 113, so it’s small and pretty ordinary. Wednesday morning the 5th is clean again with a cross-offshore wind, but it’s only 3ft. Surfable, but not exciting.

Then we hit a long dry spell. From the 6th of August through to the 12th, it’s a real drought. The swell drops, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the scores are all zeros. There’s a stretch of about seven days where you’re better off doing something else.

Now, for the one true standout. Mark your calendars for Thursday the 13th of August. Thursday morning at Ann Street Peaks looks like the real deal. A 4ft swell from the SE, with a long period of 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is from the NNW at 15 km/h, which is cross-offshore and clean. The combined energy is a solid 337, which is moderate, but that long period means the wave shape should be good. This is a beach and reef setup, and with that long period, it’ll be better peeling off the reef. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and crowds are possible, but it’s worth the risk. The afternoon gets a bit windier and messier, with the swell bumping up to 5ft (combined energy of 609), but it's a bit lumpy. The morning window is your best bet by far.

So, to sum it up: a lot of flat and choppy days, with one promising morning on the 13th of August. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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