Arrawarra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Arrawarra. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but some proper energy is building for the end of the week and into the weekend. The water temp is sitting at 20°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The early part of the week is a bit of a write-off. Monday the 27th kicks off with a tiny 3ft SSE swell, period is short at 9 seconds, and the energy is weak (173). Winds are glassy in the morning but that won’t save the small, ordinary waves. That afternoon and Tuesday look just as flat and messy. Wednesday the 29th is barely breaking, with a 2ft ENE swell and period down to 6 seconds – that’s just a ripple. We’ve got a gap of a few days here where there’s nothing worth paddling out for.

Thursday the 30th sees a slight pulse: a 4ft SSE swell with 7 second period, winds are offshore from the south. The energy is still moderate (173), and it’s described as surfable but ordinary. The afternoon drops right back off.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday the 31st is the first real standout. Morning brings a clean 5ft SSE swell with a 13-second period, which is proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 892 (moderate to strong), and with a light SSW offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean. This is a solid choice for advanced surfers, especially as a point break like Arrawarra handles that long period well. The swell direction (SSE) is not a perfect match for the optimum east, but the quality and wind will make it work. Be mindful – that 5ft is getting up there for beginners, and it’s a spot that can get crowded often.

Saturday the 1st of August is another strong call. Morning has a 6ft S swell at 10 seconds, with a strong energy reading of 1099. South offshore wind (9 mph) keeps it clean. That’s solid, powerful surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit wind-affected.

Sunday the 2nd looks good too – glassy conditions in the afternoon with a 4ft SE swell, period at 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (351). That’s a fun, clean session.

Looking further ahead, Monday the 10th of August is another one to circle. Morning is glassy with a 6ft ESE swell, long 10-second period, and strong energy (716). That’s excellent quality, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts. The afternoon gets ruined by onshore wind.

The big one on the horizon is Tuesday the 11th of August – a 8ft ENE swell with a 10-second period, and a strong 1872 energy reading. That’s proper, powerful surf, but it’s only for experts. Winds are strong offshore from the SSW, so it will be clean, but that size is no joke.

So, the standout sessions are Friday the 31st morning and Saturday the 1st morning – those are your best bets. Sunday the 2nd is also a solid, clean option. The long-range stuff on the 10th and 11th is promising but less certain.

Rusty out.

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