Cherry Hill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Cherry Hill.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the surf for the next couple of weeks is looking pretty mediocre. There’s a lot of small, tired swell on the menu, and consistency is a bit of a worry. The good news is the wind is mostly light and often offshore, which is a big plus for keeping things glassy.

The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. We’ve got a clean 2ft swell rolling in from the SW, with a decent 16-second period. The wind is light offshore from the W, so the surface should be smooth. The combined energy is moderate at 408. The water is a staggering 73°, which is a massive 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – you won’t need a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure.

That Tuesday afternoon, the swell bumps up a touch to 3ft from the S with a 13-second period, and the wind stays light offshore. It’s a bit marginal, but still a session you could scratch an itch on.

Wednesday morning, the 26th, sees the swell peak a bit at 5ft from the S, but the wind swings cross-onshore from the SW, putting a bit of chop on the face. The energy is up to 888 (moderate), but the quality drops.

Thursday through to the end of the month is more of the same story: small, waist-high swell in the 3ft to 4ft range, with light offshore winds keeping the surface clean. The 16-second period on the 29th and 30th for the SSW swell is nice, but the size just isn’t there to get excited about. It’s a long-period groundswell, which is a positive, but at these heights, it’s mostly for the longboard or a fun mid-length.

Heading into the first week of September, the trend continues. Swell stays small, mostly under 4ft, and the wind remains light and often offshore. The standout period here is actually the 4th and 5th of September. We get a bump in energy, with the combined energy hitting 736 and 778 on the 4th, and light offshore winds. The swell is SSW at 4ft, with a long 17-second period. That’s a clean, lined-up groundswell that could offer some decent runners if you pick your bank.

The second week is pretty quiet. Swell drops off, and the wind starts to get a bit more cross-onshore. The 9th of September offers a final whisper of hope with a 3ft SW swell and a long 18-second period, but the mixed wind and the overall trend suggest it’s a gamble.

To be honest, there’s no true standout day here. The best bet is probably the 4th and 5th of September – that little pulse of SSW groundswell with the light offshore winds offers the best chance for a clean, if not powerful, wave. The consistent offshore winds are the real saving grace, keeping the surface clean even when the swell is small. If you’re a beginner, the swell never gets over 5ft, so it’s all manageable. For experts, you’ll be hungry for more.

Keep your expectations low, and you might have a fun little session. The crowds could be a factor here as it’s a spot that can get busy, so get there early.

Rusty.

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