Chinamans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a deep-water reef that only the experienced crew should be looking at. The water is sitting at 59.0°F and that’s pretty standard for this time of year—nothing weird going on there.

The first window of opportunity opens up on Thursday morning, the 20th of August. We’ve got a solid 6.2ft swell from the WSW, with a long 16 second period pushing a lot of energy (combined energy of 2269). The wind is a cross-offshore from the NW at 19 mph, which will keep things clean. This is a powerful, thumping groundswell, so it’s going to be a game of patience for the sets. It’s not for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 21st sees the swell bumping up a touch to 6.6ft to 7.5ft, still from the SW. The wind swings around to a light WSW cross in the morning, then a cleaner cross-off from the W in the afternoon. The period stays long, around 14 to 17 seconds, so the energy is still proper (2553 to 2913). The morning might have a little cross-chop, but the afternoon looks clean and inviting for those who know what they’re doing.

Saturday the 22nd holds steady with 6.9ft to 7.5ft swell from the SW, 15 second period. The wind is a light WSW cross all day, so the surface will be a bit bumpy, but there’s still plenty of power (2275 to 2491). It’s a solid, consistent option for the weekend.

Now, Sunday the 23rd is where things get interesting. The morning is looking choice with a 6.9ft SW swell, 17 second period, and a light N wind swinging cross-off. The energy is still strong (2592). The afternoon turns glassy and clean with a light NNW offshore wind, and the swell drops slightly to 6.2ft. This is a standout window for the experienced surfer—clean, lined-up, and powerful.

Monday the 24th eases off a bit. Swell drops to 3.6ft to 3.9ft from the SW, 14 seconds, with a light cross-off W wind. The energy drops way down (596 to 619), but the conditions are clean and perfect for a smaller, more relaxed session.

We hit a bit of a downer on Tuesday the 25th. The swell jumps back up to 7.2ft, but it’s messy with a strong cross-onshore wind from the SSW at 16 mph. The wave state is choppy and poor. That afternoon doesn’t get any better. Best to skip this one.

We get a reprieve on Wednesday the 26th. Swell is down to 3.9ft to 5.2ft from the SW, 13 seconds, and the wind turns clean. The morning has a light NNE cross-off, and the afternoon is a beauty with a 12 mph offshore from the N. The energy is moderate (559 to 814), but the conditions are clean and glassy. A solid pick for a mid-week paddle.

Thursday the 27th brings a new pulse. Swell is 5.2ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 15 to 19 seconds, pushing a lot of energy (1673 to 2745). The wind is a fresh cross-off from the N and NNE at 19 to 22 mph. The surface is clean, but the wind is strong, so it’ll be a battle to get out. This is big, powerful groundswell. Not for the unprepared.

The outlook gets a bit wild from here. Friday the 28th has a strong 6.6ft to 6.9ft SW swell, 16 seconds, but the wind is howling from the NNE at 25 mph in the morning, then a strong offshore from the NNW in the afternoon. The energy is high (1919 to 2287), but the wind is a struggle. The afternoon offshore will be clean, but it’s a full-on session.

The next few days, from the 29th of August through to the 1st of September, are a mixed bag. The swell stays between 2.6ft and 6.6ft, but the wind is relentless—strong breezes from the WNW and NW, often over 25 mph. The energy is moderate to high (840 to 2644), but the wind is just too strong for a good paddle. You’ll get clean, gutless waves or blown-out conditions. It’s a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle session.

The real standout pops up way down the line on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning delivers a clean 6.9ft SW

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