Aoura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Aoura. The next few days are looking a bit grim, but there’s a real solid window of opportunity further out that’s worth keeping an eye on.

Right off the bat, we’re in a flat spell. From Monday the 31st of August right through the early part of September, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is small, all over the place, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore, messing up any chance of a clean wave. The combined energy is weak, sitting at just 57 on Monday morning, and it barely climbs. You’re looking at a gap of about a week with nothing worth paddling out for.

Things start to get interesting around Thursday the 3rd of September, but it’s still not great. We see some size bump up to 7 ft from the SE, but the wind is cross-shore and messy, and the energy is only moderate (822). The swell period is short, so the waves will be lumpy and hard to ride. That trend continues into the 4th with strong south-southwest winds hitting 25 mph, making a mess of things. Friday afternoon the 4th does go glassy, but the swell drops right back to 2 ft, so it’s a tease.

The real standout window here is the second week. The morning of Tuesday the 8th of September is where it’s at. We’ve got a solid 10 ft groundswell rolling in from the E, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s classic long-period energy, meaning better shaped waves. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is a powerful 2808, and the forecast is calling for excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is the morning to circle on your calendar.

After that, Wednesday the 9th keeps the energy high. The morning sees 10 ft from the E with clean cross-offshore winds, but the afternoon jumps to a massive 13 ft from the ENE. That’s a lot of water moving, with energy hitting 5069, so this is strictly for experts. The period drops to 11 seconds, so still decent power, but the wind goes cross-shore, creating a bit of chop.

Later in the week, Friday the 11th of September morning brings another big spike: 12 ft from the ESE with a long 11-second period, and the energy is a massive 5544. Wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but the power is undeniable. That’s another one for the advanced crew.

Aoura is an exposed reef break, so it handles the bigger swell well, but it’s inconsistent and only for advanced surfers. With the size we’re seeing over 8 ft, beginners should stay well clear. The water temperature is sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year.

Stay patient through the first week, and get ready for a proper pulse of energy around the 8th, 9th, and 11th of September.

Rusty.

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