Bondi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've got some bad news for Bondi. The next two weeks are looking pretty grim for any decent surf. We're stuck in a flat spell, and it's going to be a long wait for anything worth paddling out for.

The first real chance of a wave that's worth a mention doesn't show up until Monday, August 18th. That's a long way off, and it's a classic case of "don't hold your breath," but let's see what we've got.

For the vast majority of the forecast, from now through to Sunday, August 17th, the swell is just too small. We're looking at tiny, weak waves, often under 2 ft, and the wind is all over the shop. There are a few afternoons where it gets glassy, like Wednesday, August 5th afternoon, with a glassy 1 ft east swell, but the energy is basically nothing (33). It's more of a training wheels session than anything you'd plan a day around. The wind is often cross-shore or cross-off, making it a bit choppy, and the crowds are often a problem at Bondi, so you'll be fighting for scraps.

The one standout, and I mean the *only* one, is the morning of Tuesday, August 18th. We've got a proper pulse of energy. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the south, with a 10-second period. That's a moderate amount of energy (975), and the wind is a clean offshore from the west. That's a recipe for some proper, well-shaped waves. The swell direction from the south is a good fit for Bondi's exposed setup. However, with the swell size over 8 ft on the following afternoon (8 ft), it's a session for the experienced crew; the 7 ft will be too much for beginners. The water temperature is sitting at 63°, which is about 1° cooler than normal for this time of year, so it's a touch nippy but nothing wild.

So, the call is this: you've got a solid two-week gap with nothing to write home about. The Tuesday morning, August 18th, is your best bet. It's a long-range call, so it's promising but not a guarantee. The setup is a beach break, so with that south swell and decent period, it might be a bit walled-off, but with offshore wind, you'll find a bank. For the rest of it, if you're desperate for a paddle, a glassy afternoon on the log might be your only option. Otherwise, grab a coffee, watch the webcam, and wait for the 18th.

Rusty

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