Aussie pipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Aussie Pipe over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it’s a lean run. We’ve got a few windows of opportunity, but you’ll have to be patient and pick your moments.

The first real chance to get wet comes Sunday afternoon, the 30th of August. We’ve got a small southerly swell pushing in at 3ft, but the wind is cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about – the combined energy is weak (170). Water temp is sitting at 63°, which is pretty average for this time of year.

Now, Monday the 31st of August is where it gets interesting. The morning is an absolute gem. Glassy conditions, no wind at all, with that same 3ft southerly swell. The energy bumps up a notch (203) and it’ll be clean as a whistle. This is easily the pick of the first week. The afternoon stays clean too, with a gentle offshore breeze from the NE at 9 mph and even more energy (233). For a spot that’s often crowded and inconsistent, this Monday morning window is the one to aim for.

After that, things go quiet. From Tuesday the 1st of September right through to Sunday the 6th of September, it’s a run of poor surf conditions. The swell drops right off, the winds get messy, and you’re looking at cross-onshore or strong cross-shore breezes. It’s a proper lull. There’s a brief flash of hope on Sunday morning the 6th with a 4ft southerly swell and light ESE cross-off wind, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be fat and weak. The energy is still moderate (191), but the quality isn’t there.

We then hit another long, dull patch from Monday the 7th of September through to Thursday the 10th of September. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is all over the shop – cross, cross-on, and even some light rain. This is a stretch where you’re better off doing something else.

Alright, now for the one that might get your heart rate up. Friday the 11th of September morning. This is a proper standout. The swell jumps to 7ft from the south, with an 8-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1140 – that’s strong. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph. This is a powerful, punchy swell, but at this size, it’s for advanced surfers only. It’s a reef break, so it’ll handle the juice, but you’ll want your wits about you. The afternoon keeps the size up at 5ft with a longer 12-second period and a fresh offshore wind from the NE at 19 mph. Energy is still very high (852). This is the best quality window of the whole outlook, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Saturday the 12th of September morning is another solid option. The swell drops a bit to 4ft, but it’s a long-period 12-second south swell, with light cross-off winds. Energy is moderate (407). It’s a good, clean follow-up to the Friday.

After that, we fade out again. Sunday and Monday (13th and 14th of September) have small, clean surf but it’s pretty ordinary, and the combined energy drops right back into the weak range. Monday afternoon is blown out by a fresh offshore, but it’s too small to bother with.

To sum it up: Monday the 31st of August morning is your early-week glassy winner for clean small waves. Friday the 11th of September is the big dog – solid, powerful swell for the experienced crew. Everything else is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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