Asling's Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up.

To be straight with you, it’s a lean run. We’re looking at a solid stretch of small, weak surf with not much to get excited about for the next couple of weeks. The first real chance of anything rideable won’t show up until Friday, the 28th of August, and even then, it’s pretty ordinary.

Now, for the early part of the week, forget it. Monday the 24th through to Thursday the 27th is a total write-off. We’re looking at tiny waves – mostly under 2 ft – with poor conditions. The wind is all over the shop, and the energy is barely registering, with values down around 15-60 (weak energy). It’s not worth paddling out.

Friday the 28th of August is where we finally see a pulse. Swell picks up a tiny bit to 2-3 ft out of the SE, with glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is still low but climbs to 157 (moderate wave energy) by the afternoon. It’s surfable, but the comment says it best: ordinary. Water temp is sitting at 60°, which is about average for this time of year.

Saturday the 29th of August is similar – a glassy morning with 2 ft SE swell, energy at 116 (moderate). Decent for a longboard or a foiler, but you won’t be doing any turns. The glassy calm in the morning is a nice touch, but the crowd factor at Asling’s Beach can be sometimes an issue, so keep that in mind if you’re hoping for a quiet paddle.

After Saturday, it drops right off again. Sunday the 30th through to Tuesday the 8th of September is a long, flat gap with barely a ripple. Swell heights hover around 0.3-1 ft, and energy values are mostly in the 10-40 range (weak). There’s a brief flicker on Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon, with a 2 ft SSE swell and glassy wind – energy hits 110 (moderate) – but the comment still calls it “very ordinary.”

So, the standout? Honestly, it’s a toss-up between Friday the 28th of August afternoon and Saturday the 29th of August morning. I’d give the nod to Saturday morning the 29th for the pure glass and the slightly better consistency. At 2 ft from the SE, it’s tiny but clean. If you’re a beginner, this is your window – anything over 5 ft would be too much, so these ankle-snatchers are perfect for a learner session. Just watch for the cross-on breeze that kicks in later in the day.

Overall, it’s a slow period. Not much to choose from, but if you’re desperate for a wet suit, Saturday the 29th morning is your best bet. Keep an eye on it – forecasts can change.

Rusty

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