Aoura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Aoura. We’ve got a pretty quiet start, so don’t expect much for a while. The first solid window of surf doesn’t really show up until the first week of August, but when it arrives, it’s got some serious energy behind it.

The early part of the period, from Friday 24 July through to Tuesday 4 August, is mostly a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves – mostly around 1ft to 2ft, with a combined swell energy that’s barely hitting 100 (92 to 99). The period is short, around 10 seconds, so it’s just small, weak wind swell. There’s a few mornings with glassy conditions, like Tuesday 28 July and Wednesday 29 July, which is a tease, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, which is fine, but it won’t make the tiny waves feel any better.

Now, the real story starts to brew on Tuesday 4 August. The morning shows a pulse of 3ft swell from the ESE with a 15-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 355 – that’s moderate energy, but it’s building. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but there’s a shift coming. By Wednesday 5 August, the swell is up to 6ft in the morning, and the energy is strong at 1420. The period is still 16 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. However, the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s a bit messy. Thursday 6 August sees the swell climb to 8ft in the morning, with energy hitting 3809, and by the afternoon it’s 12ft with energy at 6560. That’s getting serious, but it’s still cross-onshore.

The standout moment is Friday 7 August. The morning brings a 13ft swell from the ESE with an 18-second period – that’s very long period groundswell, and the energy is massive at 9737. The wind is cross-shore from the NE at 10 km/h, which is the best of a tricky situation. This is big, powerful stuff. That kind of size and period is only for experienced surfers, no doubt. It’s going to be a beast at the reef, and the long period makes it better suited for a reef setup like Aoura than a beach break, so the shape could be really good. The afternoon is still 12ft and 17 seconds, with onshore wind, so the morning is the time to be on it.

Saturday 8 August is the final highlight. The swell drops to 10ft from the E with a 16-second period, still strong energy at 3731. But the wind is finally glassy from the NE. That’s the cleanest condition of the whole run. The wave comment reads “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers,” and I’d agree. The reef should be handling the size well, and with no wind, it’ll be a rare treat. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company, but for a morning like that, it’s worth it.

So, the pick of the bunch is Friday 7 August morning for the raw power, and Saturday 8 August morning for the cleanest conditions. The rest of the month is a flat, sleepy start, so be patient.

Rusty.

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