Bay Front Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Bay Front.

This is a tough one to start. The first two weeks are pretty much a write-off for getting any decent waves. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the tail end of the third week.

Let’s be straight with you: there’s nothing worth paddling out for this weekend or next week. The wind is messy, often cross-onshore, and the swell is either too small or just plain ugly. The combined energy is weak, sitting in the low hundreds (e.g., 139 on the 21st). It’s a frustrating start.

The real story begins to shift around the 26th of August. Swell starts to show up with some serious length, with periods hitting 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The energy jumps massively, hitting 730 early on the 26th, and climbing to 1314 by the afternoon. That’s a big jump, but it’s still a bit of a gamble. The wind is a light cross-onshore breeze, so it’s not going to be perfect, but it’s a lot better than what we’ve been dealing with.

The standout period, and I mean the only one worth circling on your calendar, is the 27th and 28th of August. We’re looking at a solid 6ft swell from the east with a long, long period of 17-18 seconds. The combined energy is strong, sitting between 2000 and 2361. That’s real power. The wind is light and cross-shore, which at this reef break should mean clean, lined-up waves. This is a reef break, so that long period groundswell is going to wrap in nicely. The waves will be well-shaped, with plenty of energy. The water temperature is a normal 81°F for the time of year, so a rashie is plenty.

For the crew who can handle it, this is the best on offer. The swell is over 5ft, so beginners might find it a bit much, but for intermediate and above, it’s game on. Keep in mind this is a spot that *rarely breaks*, so when it’s on, it’s a special occasion. The crowds are listed as *sometimes* there, so expect a few others who’ve been waiting for the same window.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th still has some size, but the period drops off a bit and the wind gets more cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean. The energy is still high (around 1500-1800), but the quality won’t match the 27th and 28th.

So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are a bust. The 27th and 28th of August are your best bet by a long shot. That’s the one to go for. After that, it’s still surfable but a step down.

Rusty.

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