Aoura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table for Aoura over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a rough start. The beginning of the period is a write-off thanks to a massive swell event. The forecast shows a huge 23ft ESE swell hitting Thursday afternoon, with a combined energy of 38504 – that’s some serious power. But the wind is a screaming 31 mph from the NE making it a near gale cross-shore. That’s unsurfable, and frankly, dangerous. On top of that, the water temperature is 84°, which is about average for this time of year.

Things don’t get any better for a good while. The swell drops, but we’re stuck with cross-onshore winds and messy conditions right through the weekend and into the start of the following week. The energy is moderate to low, and the wind is just ruining everything. There’s a real gap here with no surf worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday, the 12th of August. We see a drop to 3ft of ESE swell, period around 10 seconds – that’s a decent, workable groundswell. The big news is the wind: glassy conditions in the morning (3 mph from the SSW). That’s a major positive. The energy is weak (221), but clean, glassy surf on a 3ft reef wave is a solid option. The spot is a reef break, so those long-period waves (10 seconds is good) will wrap in nicely, even if it’s not huge. Keep in mind, this break is an advanced spot and is inconsistent, but when it’s clean like this, it’s worth a look. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

The next standout is Thursday morning, the 13th of August. Again, 3ft of E swell at 10 seconds, and we get another glassy window with absolutely zero wind. The energy is still weak (212), but the conditions are perfect. This is your best bet for the first week. It’s a clean, uncrowded-feeling morning on a reef.

Looking further out, the surf picks up a little in the second week. The best call is on Wednesday, the 19th of August. Morning glass, with the swell rising to 6ft from the E, period 9 seconds. The energy jumps to moderate (529). Clean conditions with a bit more push. This is a promising, long-range call – but it’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on it. The swell is still moderate, so it’s good for advanced surfers, but the short period (9 seconds) means it might be a bit softer and less powerful than a longer-period groundswell.

In summary, the first week is a write-off until the 12th, with the 13th being a real gem. The second week has a promising window on the 19th. Don’t bother with the big early swell; it’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s.

Rusty.

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