Arrawarra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a quiet start. We're looking at a whole lot of nothing for the first few days. The surf is just too small and messy to bother with right now. There’s a bit of energy on the charts, but it’s not translating into anything worth paddling out for. A real flat spell to kick things off.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Wednesday the 5th. Arrawarra is a point break, and it's going to be small, with just 2ft of weak E swell. The combined energy is a meager 134, so it's not going to get the heart racing. But what makes it worth a mention is the glassy conditions. The wind is dead calm, just a slight air, and the water is about 67°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for those little waves.

We then drift through a string of mornings with tiny, clean, but very ordinary surf. The swell stays small and weak, with the combined energy often dipping below 100. A few mornings on the 7th and 8th have a bit of shape, but it's nothing to write home about. The crowds at Arrawarra can be a factor, so keep that in mind, but with such small waves, they might be staying away.

Now, hold on to your boardies, because the real action is a week and a half away. Friday the 14th is where things get interesting. The morning brings a solid 6ft of SSE swell. The energy jumps to 432, which is a solid, moderate bump. The wind is light from the S, making for clean conditions. This is a proper surf day, but it’s a bit of a handful for the beginners.

The standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Saturday, August 15th. This is where the ocean wakes up. We’re looking at a powerful 8ft swell from the S, with an insane combined energy of 1216. That’s strong to very strong wave energy. The wind is glassy, from the SSW. This is big, powerful, and clean. This is for experienced surfers only. The swell direction is from the S, which is pretty much perfect for Arrawarra's optimum E direction. This is the best on offer, a true session for the big dogs.

The morning of Sunday the 16th is still a serious option, with 5ft of S swell and a moderate offshore wind from the S. The energy is a healthy 615. It’s still big, but good for advanced surfers.

After that, things settle down again. The swell drops off and the winds become a bit more messy, but there are still a few clean mornings with small, surfable waves for the dedicated.

So, mark your calendar for the morning of the 15th. That's the one.

Rusty.

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