Asling's Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up in the water.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is mostly a write-off for surf. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and we’re looking at a whole lot of flat, glassy days with nothing to ride. We’re talking about a stretch from Sunday the 30th of August all the way through to the 8th of September where the combined energy is barely limping along, mostly in the single digits or low forties, and the biggest wave height we see is a measly 1 ft. It’s a real bummer, but it is what it is.

The first real glimpse of something rideable doesn’t show up until the 9th of September. Wednesday morning brings a bit of hope with a 4 ft swell from the SW, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit mushy and weak. The combined energy climbs to 111 (moderate), which is at least something. The wind is glassy, so it’ll look clean, but the wave quality is only described as “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve got in a long, dry spell.

Thursday the 10th of September is similar in the morning – a 3 ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, combined energy of 115 (moderate), and glassy conditions. It’s still small, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. The afternoon both days gets chopped up by cross-onshore winds, so mornings are the move.

After that, it fades back into tiny, weak surf for the rest of the window. Friday the 11th of September offers a tiny 2 ft with zero wind, glassy, but the energy is just 61-65, and the swell is short period. It’s a flat day for most intents and purposes.

Honestly, for the whole 16-day outlook, there’s no true standout. Nothing is big, powerful, or well-shaped. The best bet is the morning of Wednesday the 9th of September at Asling’s Beach – you’ll get a clean, glassy surface with a small, weak swell. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, sheltered, and fairly consistent, but it’s not going to be a day to remember. Crowds are possible.

Water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

Keep your expectations low, and maybe bring a longboard or a kite. This setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the period.

Rusty.

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