Batts Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let me level with you about Batts Rock.

Honestly, mate, the next two weeks are looking like a right write-off. There’s just no decent surf energy on the cards at all. We’re stuck with a stubborn high-pressure ridge that’s gonna keep a fresh to moderate offshore breeze blowing from the east, keeping the surface clean but absolutely no swell to work with. The combined wave energy barely registers, mostly between 2 and 8 (weak), with a few brief moments hitting 10 — still pitifully weak.

It’s a tough run for this spot. That north-angled swell Batts Rock needs just isn't showing up. What little we do get is tiny, mostly 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft, and the period bounces around from a sluggish 5 secs to a drawn-out 15 secs — all meaningless with that minimal height. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re floating around waiting for a wave that never comes.

From Tuesday August 25th right through to the end of the forecast on Wednesday September 9th, the story is the same: “poor surf conditions” on every single line. No exceptions. Batts Rock is an inconsistent spot at the best of times, but this is a proper blank run. It’s not unusual for this area to go quiet when the swell direction locks in from the north and the energy is this low.

If you’re absolutely desperate for a saltwater fix, the most hopeful window is around Monday August 31st. We get a light breeze from the southeast swinging cross-offshore, with a tiny 0.7 ft swell at 11 secs. That's still ankle-biters, but it's the most organised little wave in the whole outlook. Don’t expect to get your hair wet though.

Otherwise, the only thing that might be moving here is kite kit, because the constant offshore trades are steady and clean, but for a paddle surfer it’s a frustratingly flat stretch ahead. Wait it out, check back with me later.

Rusty.

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