Arrawarra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here with the outlook for Arrawarra.

Alright, straight up, the next week is a real mixed bag. We’ve got some surf coming, but it’s not all going to be clean. The water’s sitting at 68°F which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The best early window looks like Saturday morning, August 1st. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSE with a moderate offshore breeze, and the combined energy is solid (443). It’s gonna be clean and punchy, but this is a point break for advanced surfers, so don’t expect a learner’s wave. Arrawarra is a point, and it’s exposed to the east, so this SSE swell pushes in nicely. The wind is a bit of a breeze (12 mph), but it’s offshore, so that’s a win.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, is still worth a look. The swell drops to 4ft from the SE, and the wind is light cross-off, keeping it clean. Energy is still decent (528). After that, Monday and Tuesday get messy with onshore winds and a drop in swell size – Monday afternoon actually has strong onshore winds, so don’t bother.

We hit a dry spell from Monday afternoon through to Thursday morning, with small, weak surf and poor conditions. Wednesday morning, August 5th, has a tiny 2ft wave with glassy conditions, but it’s barely worth the paddle (energy just 106). Thursday morning, August 6th, is similar with a glassy 3ft set (energy 171) – surfable but ordinary.

Now, the real standout is Thursday, August 13th. This is a big one. Thursday morning we’ve got an 8ft swell from the SSE with a gentle offshore wind, and the energy is huge (1545). That’s expert territory – too big for beginners. The afternoon pumps up to 12ft from the SSE, but the wind swings cross-off, so the morning is the pick. For experienced surfers only, this is clean, powerful, and serious.

Friday, August 14th, is also a cracker. Friday morning brings 8ft from the east with glassy conditions (energy 1089), and the afternoon is even bigger at 12ft from the ENE, glassy, with energy right up (3388). That’s the best wave of the whole period – clean, solid, and for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Saturday, August 15th, keeps the run going with a 10ft swell from the east, clean in the morning. The wind picks up to 19 mph in the afternoon, but it’s still offshore, so it’s workable. Sunday, August 16th, is massive – 10ft to 12ft from the east, with a long 11-12 second period and fresh offshore winds. The energy is off the charts (3700 and 3672), but the wind is strong, so it’ll be a battle.

If you’re an advanced surfer, the week of August 13th to 16th is your time. The Wednesday before that is a blank for most. For the rest of us, the Saturday morning window is the only real chance for a clean, manageable wave. Crowds are often a thing at Arrawarra, so if you’re heading out on the big days, expect company.

Rusty.

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