Aoura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. The surf forecast for Aoura starts off slow, but there’s a real window of quality if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at 85°F – a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so that’s a nice bonus.

For the first few days, from Thursday the 30th of July through Saturday morning the 1st of August, it’s pretty flat. Swell’s tiny, around 1ft, and the wind is mostly on it or cross-off, so you’re not missing much. Saturday morning does go glassy, but with no push, it’s still a no-go.

Then Sunday morning the 2nd of August, things start to wake up. The swell edges up to 2ft from the ESE with a very long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is still moderate (255), but it’s glassy, and the conditions are looking good. This is a promising start, but it’s not the standout.

The real standout window kicks off on Monday morning the 3rd of August. The swell jumps to 5ft from the ESE with a 17-second period – that’s very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1231). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE, which will keep the reef at Aoura (Aoura) clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The conditions are described as excellent, and the score confirms it’s the best on offer. Later that afternoon, it gets a bit lumpy with cross-shore wind, but the morning is the pick.

Tuesday the 4th of August sees the swell building further, hitting 8ft to 10ft from the ESE with an 18-second period. The combined energy is very strong (4104). However, the wind turns cross-shore and moderate, with a risk of thunderstorms. It’s marginal for the break, but for the experienced crew, those morning sessions could still have some raw power. It’s pushing into expert territory.

From Wednesday the 5th of August onward, the swell goes absolutely bonkers – 16ft, 20ft, even 30ft by the 6th. The combined energy hits five-digit figures (14363, 24235, 96892). But the wind is howling at 22-28 mph, and the forecast says it’s too big for the break. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The swell is messy and overpowered. The period drops later, and by the 8th and 9th of August, the swell is still 8ft but with a short, weak 8-second period and onshore wind – messy and unappealing.

There’s a brief glimmer on Wednesday morning the 12th of August. The swell drops back to 7ft from the ESE with a 9-second period, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is strong (1441). This is excellent for experienced surfers again, offering a clean window before the wind shifts. After that, the swell fades into the second week with smaller, choppy waves and onshore winds, so it’s not worth chasing.

The overall best bets: Monday morning the 3rd of August is the true standout – clean, long-period groundswell, light offshore wind, and solid energy for the experienced surfer. The Wednesday morning the 12th of August is a secondary highlight, with glassy conditions and a decent swell, but it’s not as big or powerful.

Rusty.

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