Aoura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what Aoura’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I’ve gotta be honest with you – this stretch starts off pretty average. The first few days are a write-off thanks to a mix of sloppy wind and messy conditions. You’ve got a storm risk and strong breezes making a mess of things until at least the end of the first week. The real story starts to build around Monday the 7th of September, and there’s a couple of sessions that look worth setting the alarm for.

The standout window is Monday the 7th, especially the morning. That’s when we see a big pulse of energy from the ENE at 12 ft with a 11-second period – that’s proper groundswell there. The combined energy is a massive 5481, which is strong stuff. The wind is cross-off from the NNE at 22 mph, keeping the surface clean. That’s expert territory, over 8 ft, so if you’re not comfortable in heavy waves, give it a miss. The swell direction is coming from the ENE, and the optimum for Aoura (reef) is NE, so that’s a decent match. Keep in mind, with a longer period like 11 seconds, this reef break should handle it well, shaping up nice lines. Crowds are possible here.

Now, if you’re looking for something a bit more manageable, jump ahead to Friday the 18th of September. The afternoon session is a gem – 8 ft from the SE, 8-second period, but the real kicker is the glassy wind. That’s a major positive, you’ll have a mirror-like surface. The combined energy is 1020, which is moderate to strong, and the water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – not too big to be silly, but solid enough to get a proper drive. The swell direction is SE, which is a bit off the optimum NE, but the clean conditions make up for it.

The middle of the second week, around the 14th to 15th, has some knee-to-waist high stuff from the ESE, but the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, so it’s not going to be the cleanest. It’s more of a “if you’re desperate” situation.

The 17th of September afternoon has a bit of promise with 5 ft from the E, light cross-off wind, and a good conditions call – that’s a sneaky good session for a quieter day.

Overall, the best bet is the Monday morning the 7th for the big stuff, and the Friday afternoon the 18th for the glassy, clean conditions. Don’t bother with the first week; it’s a washout. If you’re patient, the second half of the forecast delivers.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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