Chinamans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down the upcoming stretch. It’s a mixed bag, so you gotta be patient and pick your moments.

First, the next few days are a total loss. Wednesday the 9th we have a meaty 10-foot SW swell with a long 18-second period, but that ESE cross-onshore wind has turned Chinamans into a messy, lumpy washing machine. All that energy (5964) is just wasted. Thursday the 10th is the same story—still big at 8 foot, but the cross-onshore breeze keeps it choppy and junky.

Friday the 11th backs off to around 6 foot, but it's still cross-shore and not clean. Marginal at best. You’ll be fighting it more than enjoying it.

Then things flip on Saturday the 12th. The swell eases to about 6 foot, and the wind swings to a light NE cross-off, cleaning it right up. By the afternoon, it’s 5 foot, with a NNE cross-off and glassy conditions. This is the first good window. The energy is moderate, but there’s enough push to get some proper ones.

Sunday the 13th the swell drops to around 4 foot, and the morning north wind is a bit stronger. It’s clean, but the size is fading. Monday the 14th it bottoms out—down to about waist-high in the morning. Water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing wild.

Now, the good stuff. The middle of next week brings a new pulse. Tuesday the 15th jacks back up to 8 foot, but a SE cross-on wind ruins it again. Poor conditions.

But Wednesday the 16th is the day. We’ve got a solid 7-8 foot SW swell, and the wind goes light ENE cross-off in the morning. It’s clean, powerful, and the energy is strong at 2589. Then in the afternoon, the wind dies completely—just a slight NNE breeze. It’s going to be glassy, lined-up perfection. This is the standout of the whole run. Excellent surf for the experienced crew.

Thursday the 17th keeps it fun. The swell is down to about 6 foot, but you’ve got a proper offshore N wind in the morning and light cross-off in the afternoon. Clean, punchy, and still plenty of push. Another solid day.

Friday the 18th is a bit of a step down. A morning S-SE onshore wind will make it lumpy, but there’s still 6-foot swell. The afternoon improves with a light cross-on, but it’s not as pristine as the previous days.

After that, we hit a flat spell. The 19th and 20th are tiny, with strong cross-off winds. Not worth getting out of bed for.

The week after, we see a slow rebuild. Monday the 21st is small and weak. Tuesday and Wednesday the 22nd and 23rd bring it back to around 5-6 foot, but the winds are inconsistent—some light cross-shore, some onshore. It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

But keep an eye on Thursday the 24th. That’s the long-range gem. A new SW groundswell is on the charts, pushing 10 feet with a 15-second period and light offshore N winds. The energy is reading 5705—that’s a serious amount of juice. This is the other standout of the window. It’s more than a week out, so the details will change, but if it materializes, it could be a day to remember at Chinamans. The afternoon will still have 7-8 foot and light winds, so there should be waves all day.

So, the plan: clear your schedule for the 16th. That’s the one. The 24th is a big promise, but we’ll see how it shapes up. Until then, keep the board handy and the wax warm.

Rusty, out.

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