Asling's Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Asling’s Beach is a real struggle. There’s no proper surf on the cards for the first week at all, and the options that do pop up later are still pretty ordinary. We’re looking at a long, quiet run until early August, so don’t get your hopes up too quick.

The first recommendation doesn’t show up until Sunday, 2 August. That morning, we’ll see a small 3ft SSE swell at 11 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell, but it’s weak with only 143 combined energy. The wind is light from the north, so it’s clean, but the waves are just surfable, nothing special. By the afternoon, the wind picks up and the swell drops, so that window is tight.

Then there’s a gap until Monday, 3 August afternoon, when a 2ft SE swell at 14 seconds rolls in. The combined energy is 123, still weak, but the wind is offshore from the NW, so it’s clean. Again, it’s just surfable – not a standout.

The only real highlight comes way out on Saturday, 8 August. That morning, Asling’s Beach (sheltered, SE optimum) sees a 6ft SE swell at 11 seconds, with a combined energy of 842 – that’s moderate energy, finally some punch. The wind is glassy from the W, so it’ll be clean. That’s the best on offer, but it’s over 5ft, so it might be a bit much for beginners, and the swell is long-period, so it could break a bit straight on this beach setup. Still, for a quiet spot, it’s the one to aim for. The afternoon sees a drop-off and cross-shore wind, so morning is the call.

Before that, we’ve got Thursday, 6 August, with a 4ft SSE swell and 198 combined energy, but the wind is cross-shore and there’s rain, so it’s messy. Friday, 7 August afternoon has a 3ft ESE swell at 12 seconds with 432 energy and clean conditions, but the wind is cross-off, not ideal.

Water temp is about average for the time of year, no major anomaly. Crowds are only sometimes a problem here, so you’ll likely have it to yourself, especially on the weaker days.

Overall, it’s a lean period. The first week is a write-off – tiny swell, short periods, and poor conditions. The second week has a few surfable sessions, but only Saturday morning, 8 August, is worth getting excited about, and even then it’s not a classic. For the rest, it’s mostly small, weak, and ordinary. Keep an eye on forecasts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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